Midnight Merriment at Pippin Toy Co.

We love a good tradition. One that makes sense and everyone can enjoy. Now that Old Town has a toy store again, we thought it would be fun to continue Why Not's time-tested tradition of staying open until Midnight the Saturday before Christmas. We’re calling it Midnight Merriment! This Saturday, December 21, Pippin Toy Co. is bringing the joy with free gift wrapping for anything bought in the store that night, sips and snacks to keep you fueled, and general merriment while you shop for last minute gifts. We hope you will join us for some holiday cheer!

Here’s Some Great Gift Ideas for the Kids in Your Lives:

  • Crane Set. What little dude (or lady!) doesn't love a construction site? This set consists of a crane, construction sign, street hazard signs, concrete mixer, and two figures of a foreman and worker. With the pulley, the crane can be rotated and loaded with building materials. Very important work for kids 3 and up.

  • Robotic Arm Kit. Perfect for boys and girls ages 8 and up, this very cool kit includes everything you need to build a robotic arm! Hands-on learning at its best. Best of all, building models has proven to decrease stress and increases focus, organization, and spatial and fine motor skills. All good things.

  • Dinosaurs Multi-Activity Craft Box. Great for dino-loving kids ages 6 and up, this Dinosaur Craft Box brings the prehistoric era to life. It will provide hours of fun as your little one explores a variety of art styles and methods. This kit includes paper arts, scratch art garlands, sticker mosaics, watercolor painting, paper collage, stamps, and more. Dino-mite crafts for budding paleontologists!

  • Monster Mini Bubble Bombs. Mini bubble bombs are a great way to add just the right amount of fun to any bath. Perfect for sensitive skin, these bombs are 98% natural, tub friendly, and good for the whole family!

  • Santa's Christmas Workshop. Perfect for portable play, this suitcase opens up on both sides to reveal Santa's whimsical Workshop. It includes Mr. & Mrs. Claus, elves, a sleigh, reindeer, and so much more. Christmas fun on the go, all year long!

  • Christmas Jewelry Kit. This Christmas holiday and winter themed jewelry kit is a perfect way for kids to celebrate the holidays with their own handmade jewelry! Each kit makes 6-8 pieces of jewelry with extra parts to spare. A great stocking stuffer and activity for kids to do together during the holidays!

  • Rustik Sword and Pouch. ​​As realistic as it gets. Army your knights of the round table with beautifully made swords all the way from the UK.

  • Waytoplay Flexible Toy Road. One of our favorite things! An open-ended, flexible, waterproof road set perfect for any vehicle-loving kiddo. These can "stick" to windows and glass, the bathtub, and can be vertical or on the floor. The possibilities are endless!

  • Plan Toys Beehives. This sweet little beehive helps develop fine motor skills by matching the bee to its hive using a pincer grasp or the forceps. It also support color recognition and counting. A darling gift for littles.

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Amy Rutherford

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Owner Amy Rutherford started Red Barn because she wanted to deliver a service — to provide both old and new in one place. No longer will busy shoppers be limited to reproductions or forced to shop multiple flea markets for the look or gifts they want. The trick in blending old and new, vintage and modern, classic and quirky, is balance. And Amy’s knack for mixing rustic antiques with urban chic has created a look that is both fresh and familiar.

Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Penny Post is an independent boutique specializing in custom stationery and wedding invitations. Inspired by the art of personal correspondence, the power of handwritten notes, and the smell of freshly printed stationery, we surround ourselves with quirky, hilarious, and classically beautiful things to make life a little brighter.

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