The School Shop

12/24/2024

One more shopping day before the 25th! We will be open 10-4 today. Come in and grab some last minute treasures! Happy Holidays!💚❤️

12/23/2024

💚Thank you for SHARING! It helps SO much!❤️
FLASH SALE! Mention this post and get 20% OFF everything for two days. ⭐️Stocking stuffers, sensory toys, fidgets, and goodies galore! ⭐️ Excludes Doorbusters--they're already a steal! (12/23/24- 12/24/24)

12/07/2024

🎁Special gifts for special people! Please SHARE this a BAZILLIAN times so people can be surprised by what we have! Thank you so much! 😊 Happy Holidays everyone! ❤️💚

12/04/2024

For a ROARING fun gift! 🦖🎄

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12/02/2024

DEAL ALERT! This week you can buy $100 gift certificate for only $80. We are so thankful for your support and for your post shares! Happy Holidays everyone! ☃️🎄❤️

11/24/2024

⭐️Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sales! PLUS--a special coupon. Thank you--your SHARES help us so much. 😊 More treasures and sales in-store!!

11/11/2024

Thank you Veterans!

10/30/2024

✨️We need your help!✨️ Pease READ & SHARE! It's been a challenging year for us, and for many small businesses. Bloomington-Normal is a unique community and with your support we can continue to be a part of it!

Things to know about School Shop Toy Stop:

🍭🪀🃏🧩 We have toys, gifts, fidgets, books, puzzles, games, arts/crafts, candy, seasonal treasures, teaching supplies, and educational resources.

😊 Anyone can shop here, so please stop by! People are pleasantly surprised by what we have. ALL are welcome, and we have something for everyone, so let us surprise you!

🤯 The gasp when kids visit for the first time is priceless! It's an honor to serve them when they bring their piggy bank money in. 🥰

🌏 Many people don’t know we're here, so if you can spread the word, we'd be grateful! We're in the heart of Blm-Nml, right behind Times Past Inn (a gem!) We've been in the Towanda Plaza for over 30 years, and we want to stick around!!🤞

🎁 Our Gift Certificates make great presents!

With the holiday season approaching, we want to encourage everyone to support small businesses. Your patronage makes a HUGE difference in helping mom & pop shops and restaurants thrive.

What you can do to support local businesses:

🛒 Shop and eat small whenever you can. Stop in and explore a place you’ve never been to before.

🙋Spread the word! Tell people about your favorite spots and give a shout out to give your support.

📲Share posts online about local businesses and tag friends.

Thank you for reading and sharing this post! With your support, we'll continue to be a part of this wonderful community!! 💪😊

10/20/2024

DEAL ALERT--thank you--your shares help so much!! Through Halloween, 40% OFF Pretend Play costumes and accessories. And 40% OFF select Halloween goodies!!

09/02/2024

We will be closed in recognition of Labor Day, 09/02/24. Have a safe Labor Day!

08/08/2024

Hurry in for AWESOME Back-to-School Deals! Thank you for sharing and letting people know--we appreciate you! PLUS--Select Summer Outdoor Toys are 50% OFF!

07/15/2024

We are honored to be nominated for BEST TOY STORE and would love your votes! Just follow the link and find the "Shopping" category. You can vote every day through July 31st! Please SHARE--thank you so much!!😊

https://go.pantagraph.com/rc24

07/11/2024

Meet Jennifer and Katie, two of the most talented, hard working people we know! We are so lucky to have them on our team!😊

07/10/2024

We're happy to welcome Matt and Shelly Streenz to the neighborhood as new owners of Times Past Inn! If you haven't been to this local treasure in a while, stop by and check out the menu!

We are Matt and Shelly Streenz, the proud new owners of this nostalgic diner! Here is a bit about us:

We recently became grandparents 14 days ago and have three wonderful children. Shelly owns and works full-time at Oh Baby Salon and Spa alongside an amazing team of women, while Matt works for STL, whose support has been incredible during our transition to owning a restaurant. We love dining out, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.

Now, here is what you really want to know:
* The name will remain Times Past Inn, and the bar will be called TPI Lounge.
* Most of the menu will stay the same, but we will be adding some new items.
* We will be expanding the hours. (Sooner than later)
* Gaming will be back soon!
* We’re reviving the place over time with a little facelift.
* You will continue to see the same familiar faces but plan to hire additional staff members in the future.
* We’ve updating some technology to help our team and improve the customer ordering and checkout experience.

We are incredibly excited for this opportunity and grateful for the smooth transition. We look forward to meeting all of you, whether you’re a regular or a new face! Cheers!

07/05/2024

Yes, the Giant Gazillion Bubbles really ARE that big!

07/04/2024

We be will closed Thursday, July 4th. See you Friday!

07/03/2024

Sidewalk Sales are back--more deals being added daily! Please spread the word! Sales inside too: Outdoor Toys are 20% OFF, Better Than Paper is Buy One, Get One 40% OFF, and Butterfly Gardens are 20% OFF! Happy Summer!! 🌞⛱️😊

07/01/2024

The Summer Sale is here and the Sidewalk Sale is LIVE! Please SHARE the news!! Great savings on Better Than Paper, Outdoor Toys, Butterfly Gardens, and Sidewalk Treasures!