Pocket Angels

Angels can play such an important part in people's lives. We have been carrying pocket angels at Poopsie's for many years now. And over the years we have been told some truly touching stories of how one simple little pocket angel has changed someone's life. We are starting to feel guilty that only we get to hear these wonderful stories, so we thought we'd take it to our blog. Hopefully some of you have purchased or received a pocket angel and have seen the remarkable changes it can bring. We would LOVE for you to share your stories with all of us.


Pocket angels are not just a simple token to hide away in your pocket. These tokens are a small gift with a huge impact. They are a constant reminder of an inner strength, a loved one, or the hope of tomorrow. People have been eagerly sharing their stories with us at the store, and we are now asking for our blogging crowd to share stories too.

Just yesterday we received a new angel...the Awareness Angel. There is an awareness ribbon on one side and an angel on the other. There are also hearts, X & O's, 5 Rules of Happiness and more.... Click here to see them all.

We really hope you will share your stories with us. If you don't want to post your story on our blog, feel free to email your story to us at info@poopsies.com.

Thanks, Poopsie's

Athletes Reach For The World

Less Than a Week 'til the Games!

Poopsie's thought this was pretty cool and wanted to share it with all of you! Go team USA!

In February, a group of seven athletes will compete at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Idaho (February 7-13) as part of Team U.S.A. They all had won gold medals previously at the State Winter Games in Galena. The athletes appreciated all the support they received from the greater Galena community and wonderful volunteers and fans they met here.

You can follow the progress of Team U.S.A. on the website http://www.specialolympicsteamusa.org/. Below is the list of those who are part of the Illinois delegation – including Coach Dean Wilson of Galena and former Jo Daviess Workshop staffer Maggie Dittburner!

You can help encourage more athletes in this state with intellectual disabilities to reach for the world by supporting Special Olympics Illinois!

Admin Cristea, Athlete-Alpine skiing
Chad Gatlin, Athlete-Speed skating
Susan McCollum, Athlete-Figure skating
Theresa McLachlan, Athlete-Cross-country skiing
Mark Oftedahl, Athlete-Snowshoeing
Savannah Smith, Athlete-Snowshoeing
Cole Stamm, Athlete-Cross-country skiing
Andy Compton, Coach-Showshoeing
Larry Needham, Coach-Figure skating
Barbara Needham, Coach-Speed skating
Karin Webster, Coach-Snowshoeing
Dean Wilson, Coach-Snowshoeing
Maggie Dittburner, Sport Manager-Cross-country skiing
Michele Henson, Communications Director

The Illinois Winter Special Olympics

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!

Over 400 athletes from the state of Illinois compete in five winter sporting events at the Illinois Special Olympics Winter Games. Help them kick off the event with the opening ceremony and parade in downtown Galena, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

It is always so much fun to get to know these special olympic athletes while they are in town. They are always filled with contagious enthusiasm and love for their sport.

If you like winter fun, then stop at Chestnut Mountain Resort on February 3,4, & 5 and cheer the athletes on. If you can't be there to cheer them personally, we have a link below where you can do just that.

Show Your Support Online

Mention the OLYMPICS in-store or on our website during the event, Feb 3-5, and get OUR OLYMPICS 15% DISCOUNT* on your purchase.

PLUS we will contribute 10% of the purchase total to the ILLINOIS WINTER SPECIAL OLYMPICS.

Valid on in stock items only. Not valid on special orders, holds or any previous purchases. Enter coupon code OLYMPICS at the time of checkout.