Create Family Fun This Holiday!

We love the new trend of families getting back to the basics...spending time with family and friends. This often means family game night! What a great idea and how fun it can be. Kids and adults of all ages find themselves laughing, relaxing, learning and more. We are all pulled in way to many directions and with the holidays quickly approaching, it will only get worse. Poopsie's hopes you will remember to step back and take some time to slow down and enjoy the loved ones around you. Pull out an old classic or pick up a brand new game, either way, enjoy every moment!

Can't think of what to give someone this holiday season? Why not pick out a new game they can share with their family and friends for many laughs to come.

Well, Hello.

It is customers like you that inspire us to keep the FUN of Poopsie's going!

We hope you'll visit us online at poopsies.com or on Facebook.


Come meet us in person in the spring....you can tell us if we really look like our pictures!

Disney Princesses and Mickey Too!

Yes you read that correct! We now have the ability to create a personalized magical music cd where the Disney Princesses, Mickey Mouse, Elmo, the Veggie Tales or even the Wiggles can sing to your child by name.

Here at Poopsie's, we never get tired of watching the slow grin grow on their face the first time they hear it.

"Bell is talking to me???" It's usually more than they can wrap their little brains around and just delightful for everyone around them to watch.

You can hear these cds and more at our web site. For sure add these cds to your MUST HAVE list for the holidays. We can create them instantly so they ship quick!!!

Check 'em out today!

Think you need an update here....

Wow, I can't believe I let things slip away since June! Well needless to say a lot has changed since then...which is probably the reason I haven't had a chance to write since then. Funny how that works isn't it??

So let's see.....the owners of Poopsie's (who created it from the ground up 18 years ago) decided they wanted to retire and do all of the fun stuff the rest of the world has been doing on weekends. A couple sales occurred, lots of best wishes from customers and the place was quickly beginning to clear out.

For a few of us that have been with Poospie's for many many years...this was an exciting but sad time. Poopsie's isn't your every day shop so it was very hard to watch it go. And that is what writes the next chapter of this story.

A fellow Poopette and I decided we just had to keep the laughter rolling and play times going. And so long story short, we have purchased Poopsie's and the FUN WILL CONTINUE!!

Now the 'new' Poopsie's is getting ready to play. We will be back in full swing again in the spring. If you can't wait that long to get your Poopsie's Fix, find us on Facebook ~ Poopsie's of Galena and shop online at poopsies.com.

Can't wait to hear from you again soon!!!

Favorite Daddy Moments

Share Your Favorite Daddy Moment

Dad's time to shine! Share your favorite father moment with Poopsie's and WIN!

It can be a sweet moment, a blooper, great adventure...the sky is the limit here. Can't wait to hear your stories!

Grand Prize: Mindflex Game

2nd Prize: HookUm Game

Multiple $20 Prize Packages

Even better idea would be to surprise Dad with his prize after you win the contest for him!!

Email us by Friday, June 18th to enter!

**Email your story to info@poopsies.com or post it on our Facebook page. By entering the contest, you are authorizing us to share your story with others via Facebook, email and our web site.**

Check back to see stories we hear......

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day Winners

So judging was pretty tough, but after a few extra cups of coffee and a dozen more donuts we have made our decisions! Drum roll please.......

Winners are...............Grand Prize: Joan Ketels & family (pictured here). CONGRATULATIONS!!! Enjoy your $100 shopping spree!

And we have 5 runner up prizes of $25: Kristy Linenfelser, Betsy Kaage, Lynn Schara, Jim & Tina Powers, and Christy Brothers Nelson!! Congratulations everyone!

We loved seeing all of our Poopsie's Moms and their kidlets, even the furry ones. Keep in touch as you just never know what we might come up with next time.

Poopsie's Has Been Selected....

POOPSIE'S has been selected to be one of 45 shops nationwide to introduce UNIVERSITY GAMES new game, Callisto. Demonstrations for the game will be held Friday, May 21 from 3-6 pm and then again, Saturday, May 22 from 11-3pm.

Cindy Burger, an Omaha-based representative for the company, will be showing kids, adults and any one in-between this new family oriented strategy game. According to Cindy, Callisto is "fun, easy to learn and will become a game that is going on our family's game shelf when I get home !" Join Ms. Burger at POOPSIE'S to learn all about Callisto.

University Games, has been bring games into the toy market for over 24 years. With more than 200 games introduced since opening, the company has received awards for its games by Parent's Choice magazine, Family Fun magazine, Child magazine, Dr. Toy to name several. The men behind the company are two guys who have long believed that fun and learning are part of everyday life.

During these demonstrations, POOPSIE'S will be offering an introductory offer on CALLISTO,
so plan on stopping in for some play time. Hope you will come out and play!!

Mother's Day

Yep, the most important day of the year is coming real fast. May 9th!!!

Of course we're talking about Mother's Day. Remember without Mom...you wouldn't be here.

Until May 5th you can find the perfect gift for Mom at Poopsie's and save 20%! Shop online or in the store...just remember to use the coupon code MOMSDAY. We will also give FREE SHIPPING on orders over $49. Shop fast before we change our minds!

Discount will be given on the least expensive item in your cart. Valid on instock items only. Free shipping is for standard shipping to a single address within the continental U.S.

Calendar for DEALS Room

Here is our calendar for the DEALS room...support your favorite or support them all :)

April 26 – May 9 Tyler Justice Center for Children
May 10 – May 23 Galena Food Pantry
May 24 – June 3 Safe Haven Humane Society
June 4 – June 10 Relay For Life – American Cancer Society
June 11 – June 27 Galena ARC

If you've never visited our DEALS Room yet...well hurry on over. Choose from over 2,721 discounted items from out DEALS Room! All proceeds will be given to Galena based charities. (i.e. pet shelters, food pantries, family support organizations...) Save 20-70%, fill your gift closet, and give back to the community! WHAT A DEAL! Hope you will stop in and see us!

Coupons, Coupons, Coupons

Yes, we have coupons out there that will start March 24th. If you haven't gotten your hands on any yet, well then here is your chance. Coupons for $10 off a $30 purchase! And $20% off a single purchase!!! And here is the best part....there are two of each of these. Expires on April 18th. You can use them online, but we'd also love to see you in the store...because that is where we are :)

Hope you will take advantage of our coupons. And please share them with your friends and family. We have awesome gifts that will wow anyone you give them too. And great customer service.

Hope to see you soon!

Poopsie's

Looking For Models...Dog Models that is!

With Poopsie's being such pet lovers, we couldn't help ourselves from sharing this one! Just in....a company we work with is looking for dog models.

If you would like your furry friend featured in a work of art, post a picture of your dog on Artful Home's Facebook Wall by 3/15. Also email a copy to dogs@artfulhome.com. They are looking for up to twenty dogs to be included in Jane Troup's next painting. Good luck!!!

They will pick the winners by 3/22.

Remember to follow us on Facebook too. You just never know what we'll post on there.

What Do We Do For Winter Entertainment??

So what do we do at Poopsie's to entertain ourselves through the long, snowy, cold winter???

We redecorate of course!! Painting, painting, painting....and maybe a little more painting. Oh yeah, and we may have moved an item or two or three. You soooo need to stop in and see what we have all been up to. We LOVE IT and think you will to!! There is one detail about our new Poopsie's that we can't yet disclose, but it will be unveiled soon so keep checking back.

If you can't keep up with us on the blog, then join us on Facebook. Every now and then someone sneaks a picture of our progress on the page. Plus we share lots of other fun and interesting information, products and fun.

So what have you been doing to survive your winter??

VALENTINE'S CONTEST!!

Share your Valentine's Day plans with us and if our special panel of judges finds yours to be the best then YOU WIN!!

14 Lucky Lovers will win a $14 gift card...get it Valentine's Day is on the 14th....

And ONE LUCKY VALENTINE WILL WIN A $50 POOPSIE'S GIFT CARD!!

So let the lovey dovey thoughts start to flow and when you think you have the best plans made for your sweetheart...share them with us. Happy Valentine's Day!!

It's that time again...

February 2-4th... it's Winter Special Olympics time. My guess is that there will be a parade of Olympians again down Main Street, here in Galena. Wouldn't it be neat if as many of us who can, show up to cheer on these wonderful athletes, their coaches, families and friends? Let's make it a date, shall we?

The Special Olympic athletes and supports are some of the most sincerely appreciative people you will ever meet. We love this event every year!

For more info about the event go to this link.