News from Tula Ru Children's Boutique

The grand opening of the Tula Ru Parent Education Center was held on Saturday, March 23, 2013.  Families with young children enjoyed a full day of activities in the new playspace.  The Little Scribblers Art Class and Toddler Gymnastics were fun and exciting activities for the little ones.  Families are encouraged to come by Tula Ru Children's Boutique and check out the new playspace where classes will be starting soon.  Some of the classes to be offered are Toddler Yoga, Mommy and Me Yoga,  Little Scribblers Art, Baby Signs, Toddler Gymnastics, and Play With Me!  A Tula Ru club membership will also be offered to families and will include the opportunity to join a babysitting co-op, free play in the playspace when classes are not in session, and birthday party hosting. Consultation services are available to families with child development questions or challenging behavior issues.  Joan Patton, an early intervention and child development specialist, is director of the new Tula Ru Parent Education Center.

Baby Swap Meets Coming Soon.....

Parents, is your house becoming cluttered with toys, equipment and accessories that your little one's no longer use? Ever wonder how to get rid of all the stuff? Tula Ru will begin hosting baby 'swap meets' in our parking lot where families can sell their gear! We'll handle the marketing and details, you bring your items to sell! Booth spaces will be booked in advance and a percentage will go directly back to our local schools! These events should be high-energy and high-traffic!! We'll keep you updated on upcoming details, dates, and times!! These events should be a success for families, the store, and the community!

Tula Ru is now paying CASH or store credit for the recyled items we are able to accept. Contact the store to find out what items and sizes we currrently are in need of. We accept name brand items on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 11-2 pm, or by appointment. To maximize the value of your recycled items we kindly ask that clothing is laundered, and neatly folded when its brought in. The items, sizes, styles and brands we accept are subject to change depending on the season and demand!! We're currently in need of larger boys and girls sizes ages 5-6. See you in the store real soon!!!

Halloween Carnival and Costume Contest

(Sunday Oct. 30th 2-4 pm)

Calling all monsters, ghools, and gobblins!!!! Tula Ru is having a Halloween party with lots of great activities for the kids including a costume contest with prizes!!! Any purchase made the day of the party gets an automatic entry into the grand prize shopping spree at Tula Ru!!!! Happy Halloween!!!!

Just a Reminder....Tula Ru will be closed BOTH Sunday and Monday in observance of Labor Day. We will back open Tuesay 9/6!!!

Have A Great Holiday Everyone.....And The School Year Begins...Again!!!!!

New Family Support Groups Starting Up at Tula Ru!!!

What: This is an opportunity to network with other families with children the same age as yours, develop life-long friendships through the journey of 'parenthood', ask important questions while sharing concerns with others going through the same stages. Get feedback as to what's 'normal' what's not, what works and what doesn't!!! The most current child development resources will be available throughout the sessions. Refreshments will be provided.

Who:  Families ( Mom and/or Dad) with newborns, toddlers up to 3 years

When: Monday afternoons ( 4:30-5:30)  families with newborns 0-12mo.

           Monday evenings ( 5:30-6:30)   families with toddlers 1-2 yrs.

           Saturday morning ( 10:00-11:00)  families with toddlers 2-3 yrs

                Session1: September 12- October 3 (4 weeks)

                Session2: October 10- October 31 ( 4 weeks).  

                Session3: November 28- December 19 ( 4 weeks)

Cost: $50 per session. Minimum 6 families per group

Facilitator: Joan Patton; holds an M.S. Early Child Development, SDSU, Early Intervention Specialist, HOPE Infant Family Support Program, California Child Development Program Director, Certified Trainer- the Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers, Calif. elementary teaching credential 20+ years teaching experience. 

Contact Joan @ (858)-243-3704 to register or leave a message at Tula Ru and she will get back to you with the details!!! 

Tula Ru is going to be closing the store Mondays, temporarily!!! The store hours will remain the same Tuesday -Sunday 10AM-5PM!! Thanks for being understanding and we'll see you soon in the store!

Author Kristen Lucas will be at Tula Ru Saturday, July 9th promoting her new children's book Maddy and Scooter: Unlikely Friends. Join us as we host her for a book signing  in the store from 1-3PM Saturday, July 9th!! See you then!!!!

So lately we've been tossing around the idea of a possible toy rental business. I came across the idea a couple of weeks back and thought...hum.....now that might really work. The concept works like this: families essentially join a monthly membership similar to say, Netflix. We would provide several package options based on the amount of toys. The basic package option would consist of 6 toys that could be drop shipped or picked up here in the store and 'rented' for a period of two months and then sent back for a new assortment of six toys for the next two months, and so on. Kids would get new toys every other month, parents would get rid of the never ending 'cluter'. Doing a little math, the annual membership cost would be less than half the price of buying the same toys new. If your kids absolutely fall in love with a toy in the assortment you could always purchase the toy direct. Toys shipped direct would be sanitized and packaged and a box/return label provided for return. I see alot of pros to this idea, especially in this economy....my only concern would be during the holidays. In this business every other month is Christmas, right? Tula Ru Toy Rentals.... has a bit of 'ring' to it...we'll see  :)