The Red Balloon | A Unique Store For Kids! http://www.theredballoon.com/blog A Unique Store For Kids! Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:08:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Spring Reading! http://www.theredballoon.com/blog/2012/04/05/spring-reading/ http://www.theredballoon.com/blog/2012/04/05/spring-reading/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:08:52 +0000 Rachel http://www.theredballoon.com/blog/?p=1078 This just in:  Loads of new books! The book shelves here at The Red Balloon are jam packed with an excellent selection of new books and old favorites that you won’t find everywhere.  Our friendly staff is well versed in our book selection and happy to assist you in choosing books for anyone on your list.  Our selection ranges from baby board books to young reader chapter books.  Come in and check it out!

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Give us a call, stop in, or shoot us an email to receive an invite to view any of our albums!

773-489-9800

info@theredballoon.com

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we will be having a VULTURE SALE at our old location,
2060 N. Damen Avenue, during our regular business hours:

Thursday 10-6:30pm
Friday 10-6pm
Saturday 10-6pm
Sunday 11-5pm

Stop by for amazing deals on bookcases, display furniture,
decorative buckets, toy overstock, lamps, artwork, and
all sorts of one-of-a-kind odds & ends you won’t
find anywhere else. 

Remember: to the victor go the spoils!

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Here’s how we are doing our part!:

Mary, our web developer, will be shopping at Virtu, an amazing store located at 2034 N. Damen.  She’s got her eye on some fun holiday cards from Snow & Graham. 

Rachel, our store manager, can’t wait to get to Presence at 5216 N Clark St. to purchase some funky jewelry as holiday gifts for her friends.

Chuck, our accounts receivable manager, will be headed over to Reckless Records at 1532 N. Milwaukee to pick up some vintage Barbara Streisand albums.  We think. 

Lauren, our senior sales associate, is stopping by Olivia’s Market at 2014 W. Wabansia to grab some yummy pesto pasta and fresh flowers for a romantic dinner at home.

Go to our Facebook page to tell us how you will be shopping small on Saturday the 26th! http://www.facebook.com/#!/theredballoon

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Would you like to win 20 alphabetables pillows from the Red Balloon? Think of the possibilities: Christmas: done. Hanukkah: seven days complete. The favors for your child’s next birthday party: amazing! To enter, email a photo of you child in a Red Balloon Co. outfit to mary@theredballoon.com

For more information, call us toll free: 877-969-9800

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We have a new section on our website that has our favorite Chicago themed gifts, ranging from clothing to postcards to unique home decor.  Check it out: http://www.theredballoon.com/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=37_61

 Or give us a call toll free for more ideas!: 877-969-9800

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Our silhouette artist, Betsy Robinson, will be in our Andersonville store on Saturday (11/5/11), and Bucktown on Sunday (11/6/11). It takes 5-10 minutes per child. The silhouettes will be available two weeks after the event, and make amazing holiday gifts! For more information & pricing, call us toll free: 877-969-9800

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