Saturday, August 7, 2010

Introducing RoomMates: Decorate Their Walls on a Budget!

Tickles is pleased to introduce the addition of RoomMates peel and stick decals to our store! From just $13.95, you can transform any wall in your child's room to a magical experience.

These decals are removable, repositionable, and reusable to include wall decals, peel and stick borders, murals, laptop skins, and more. They are the perfect cure for blank, boring walls, and can be used to decorate nearly any smooth surface you can think of. They’re easy to use: just peel and stick! With a wide variety of designs, we offer simple, worry-free decorating for kids, teens, and adults alike.

 You just might be wondering how does it work?  

How do I apply these wall decals?

It’s easy: just peel and stick! When you open a package, you will find the designs printed onto a pre-cut liner (just like a package of regular stickers). Peel the design away from the liner and stick it to your surface of choice. Presto—you’re a decorator!
Remember to save your liners: if you want to take down your RoomMates for an extended period of time, placing them back on the liner will keep them sticky and ready to re-apply whenever you’re ready to decorate again.
As a general rule of thumb, it’s always best to test RoomMates in an inconspicuous area before applying. If the surface is textured, wet, dusty, or dirty, performance could be seriously diminished.

When applying these Decals to painted walls:

  • Prior to applying the decals, clean the wall and make sure it is dry and free of dust or dirt.
  • Freshly painted walls should be allowed to “cure” for 10 to 15 days prior to applying RoomMates. Even if new paint feels dry, it may still need to settle and completely cure. Applying the decals to freshly painted walls may cause the adhesive to lose its effectiveness, which can then cause the design to peel or fall off.
  • Larger designs, like giant wall decals, may require the use of a wallpaper seam roller to ensure that all edges of the design make contact with the wall, and that the design will stick firmly without lifting away from the surface.

If applying RoomMates to other surfaces:

  • These Decals are not recommended on ”orange peel“ textured walls.
  • These Decals will not work well on brick, cinder block, or other porous surfaces.
  • These Decals are not recommended for use on wallpaper or delicate surfaces.

If applying these Decals in a bathroom or around water:

  • These Decals can be applied to tiles as long as the surface is clean and completely dry during installation. Make sure the design does not overlap any grout, as water could filter beneath and compromise the adhesive.
  • These Decals can be applied to shower walls as long as they are placed tightly onto the surface so water cannot reach under the design. Smooth the decal out and be sure that water cannot flow behind the design. Once applied, these Decals will not move even if sprayed by the shower. Neat, huh?
  • Do not place at the bottom or inside a bathtub. Water could filter beneath the design too easily and would compromise the adhesive.
  • When cleaning the bathroom, please take care to avoid spraying any harmful chemicals on or near your Decals! Prolonged exposure could damage the decals, and direct contact can cause bubbling, running, or streaking.

How do I remove these wall decals?

Simply peel them off the wall. That's it!
If removing an oddly-shaped design, or a giant wall decal (in multiple pieces), try to start with the largest end or piece first. And remember to go slowly: if you pull too hard or too fast, you might rip the design!

What shouldn’t I do with my Decals?

  • Do not place items decorated with these Decals in a dishwasher, oven, or microwave.
  • Do not place these Decals on rugs, fabrics, clothing, or any other textiles. Textile fibers may stick to the adhesive and cause it to become ineffective.
  • Do not place these Decals in areas where they will be exposed to extreme heat or cold. Very high and low temperatures can compromise the adhesive and cause decals to peel, rip, fall off, or damage the surfaces on which they have been applied.
  • Do not spray these Decals with any chemicals, cleaners, or fragrances. If the decals are dirty, they can be cleaned with a damp rag and a mild soap (if necessary).

 How do I remove air bubbles?

When applying a wall decal, make sure you start from one side or the top of each element. Keep the rest of the element away from the wall or surface. Slowly go down over the design with your hand ,and smooth the element onto the surface, pressing out any bubbles as you go. Once applied, you should be able to move any remaining bubbles out by pressing/smoothing them out of the element. If the problem persists, you can punch a tiny hole with a pin to push the air out, or simply remove and re-apply.

What do I do if my decal sticks to itself?

When you're applying a wall decal (especially our larger designs), be very careful to keep the decal from sticking to itself, or sticking to another piece. If this does happen, though, just stay calm! Slowly pull the decal apart, taking care to avoid ripping the design. With a little patience and a steady hand, you'll be back to normal in no time. 

So if you are in the search for a wall decal that changes the boring look of your plain wall do not forget to check out our selection of wall decals. These decals will help you decorate and complete your child's room without having to hire a decorator!!  Visit our store in Bethel, CT for more than 60 designs in stock.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Beardsley Zoo

A week ago we went to the Beardsley Zoo with the kiddos and we had a great time.
The weather was perfect, the kids had a blast and we all learned more about animals. There was a show called the Wonders of Wildlife. This is the time we all got close and personal with some of the animals. We learned about the incredible adaptations that different critters have helped them to survive in the wild!  Some of the critters they presented to us were an alligator, a red-tailed hawk, a snake,  a savannah monitor, and an alligator snapping turtle.  We also meet pet-friendly animals, including a dog from the Bridgeport Animal Shelter and some rats, Lion, Tiger, and Bear. At the end of the show we were able to come up close to certain animals and touch them with the help from the staff. We were happy to make a donation to help the animals. This show is at 11:00am & 2:00pm on Wednesdays through Sundays until Labor Day.   We made a day trip out of the zoo. We packed lunch and had ice cream at the end of our day. We also went to the carousel and hit the gift shop because the kids wanted a memory besides pictures of their trip to the zoo. Here are some pictures of our fun time!


So if you are looking for a nice day trip not too far away, where all of you can learn, please visit the Beardsley Zoo. I was so glad that we found a coupon (free child admission with the purchase of an adult ticket and this coupon) because it can get a bit expensive with all the kids. So now that you have it so close to you and a free admission, there is not reason why not to go! Have great fun visiting and learning!!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Tatutina

Tatutina is a small business who's mission is to bring unique products into this world that reflect a happy and fun lifestyle. Everything that is created in their Tatutina collections is inspired by their own family, homes and art. This is a mother-daughter team who love to design functional, fun and quality products. 

All Tatutina items are designed and tested to meet the requirements of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM). All of our products use certified non-toxic, lead free paints. So if you are searching for a unique, hand painted, non-toxic gift that reflects a world full of happiness, color and fun come to Tickles and we will welcome you to the world of Tatutina.




Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Cora Carolina

As a green-minded business, Cora Carolina is committed to promoting the well-being of people around the planet, and preserving the sustainability of the environments in which we live in.
   
Many of their exclusive toys are constructed from organic materials.  They strive to set themselves apart by maintaining a high level of positive energy and treating their artisans, partners, and customers with the utmost respect. Cora Carolina certainly values the creativity, individuality, and inherent quality of each product that they offer. 



Their goal is to further the health, happiness, and quality of life for families around the world.

 So if you are in the search for an organic toy good for your kids and that represent the longevity of the world, check out Cora Carolina at Tickles.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Thanks to all attending sidewalk sale days!

A special thanks to all who shared in our sidewalk sale days this past weekend! It was great fun seeing our special guest, the cuddly bear, walking up and down Greenwood Avenue greeting kids and handing out Tickles balloons. A great big thank you to our bear who dealt with the heat and humidity in good spirits!

Many showed up during our free face painting and we've got some great pictures of tiger faces, flower faces, butterfly faces and more! It was truly a pleasure to see all the young smiling faces as they each carried a balloon in the color of their choice. In this picture, you can see how my kids enjoyed being turned into tigers! A very special thanks to Zenith Party Productions who provided the cuddly bear and Melissa Dambrosio who did a wonderful job face painting. If you are looking for some great entertaining ideas and someone to perform them for your next part, visit Zenith Party Productions.

My weekend special of free personalization was a hit! I am now enjoying fulfilling all of the orders of personalized piggy banks, backpacks, chairs and more, which I am sure all the young ones, and parents, will enjoy for years to come!

Once again, thank you for sharing in our Summer sidewalk sale days in downtown Bethel, CT. Feel free to stroll through our store this summer for many new and exciting arrivals!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Summer Festival & Sidewalk Sale

This coming weekend is The 31st Annual Summer Festival and Sidewalk Sale in historic downtown Bethel, featuring live music, activities, demonstrations, craft vendors, contests and more. Hours are: 10 AM to 5 PM Friday and Saturday and 11 AM to 4 PM on Sunday.

Tickles is so happy to announce that there will be a very special, cuddly guest at the store and walking around for the little ones to see and take pictures with. On Saturday July 17th there will be face painting from 12-3pm right in front of the store! Bring the kids for a free balloon from Tickles!

As a special for the sidewalk days, I will be offering FREE custom personalization on many of the products that Tickles offers, a $10 - $20 value FREE during this special event!

So if you are looking for something fun to do this coming weekend come on down and see what Summer Festival and Sidewalk Sale is all about.

I hope to see you there!

Sunday, July 4, 2010

The Big Apple Circus is coming to Stamford, CT!

One of the plans of our summer is taking some day trips to different places around the state and finding some fun activities for the whole family. While looking for things t do I saw that the Big Apple Circus is coming to Stamford, CT! Here are some things about the Big Apple Circus that I discovered:

For 32 years the Big Apple Circus, New York’s original one–ring circus, has been delighting audiences of all ages under its Big Top.

Bello the clown is Back! Under the Big Apple Big Top performing breathtaking feats of humor in the theatrical focus of one ring with no seat more than 50 feet away!

Bello is joined by a world of stellar circus stars who will make this show unforgettable.
After being contacted by some people from the circus

I am able to supply my readers with a great promotional code so everyone can come and see the show


To purchase your discounted tickets to the Big Apple Circus:
Online: http://www.bigapplecircus.org/STAMFORDpop.aspx and submit the code POP10 in the Promotional Codes box
By Phone: CALL 888-541-3750 and mention code POP10
In Person:  The Circus Box Office located in front of the Big Top at Mill River Park (West Park Place & Washington Blvd), will open Friday, July 9th; hours are Tues–Fri, 10AM–8PM; Sat–Mon, 10AM–6PM
*Offer good on select seat locations and performances. Must present this blog post to receive discount at the box office. Performance schedule subject to change. Offer is subject to availability; not valid on prior purchases; cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. This offer can be revoked at any time. Discount amount varies. Limit 8 tickets per order. No refunds or exchanges. Telephone and Internet orders are subject to standard service fees.

       Tickets for performances at upcoming venues are currently on sale to Big Apple Circus members only.  In addition to knowing your membership helps kids in need; benefits include discounted tickets, VIP seats, invitations to exclusive member-only events, and more! For full details, check out: http://bigapplecircus.org/support/membership.aspx
Make sure to remind your readers to check out @BigApple_Circus on Twitter, and the Big Apple Circus Facebook fan page for info on becoming a Big Apple Circus Member, the latest updates on Circus to Go! Appearances, and to share their Big Top experience with other fans!  

So if you are considering some fun activities during the summer with the whole family, I suggest you come and see the Big Apple Circus. I know we can't wait to see it.

Let me know how you like it.
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