Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Wow, this is a great sale, some of my favourites, and just a hint: Sounds Like Fun, A-Z Jr and the Jumbo Book of Space will all be discontinued in 2 weeks so you can get them for the last time, ON SALE!

And a couple of ideas for you:
1. How about a quick party?  I can do a party on September 14, 19, 20th (morning, afternoon or evening each day).  Don’t think it’s too close to book.  Would you ask your friends to go shopping to the mall October the 18th, or would you say, “How about going shopping on Wednesday afternoon?”  At least they will know what they are doing:).  I am happy to come show the toys if you have 2-20 people!
2. How about sharing the list below and the website, and do an “online” sale.  Just have your friends browse the sale and the website, then place the order by phone/email with me and you get the hostess credits!  Collect $150 in orders and get $15 free.  Collect $400 and get $60, collect $500 and get $100 FREE! 
3. Place and order now and come to one of the customer events (September 21st north side, September 27th south side) to collect it – I will pay the shipping. (ask me if you want more info about these events, they will be fun and there will be prizes!)

Arlene Laskey
780-456-3934


teach play inspire
Help Wanted across Canada – Discovery Toys is a fun and simple way to make some extra money and meet other parents. You will receive training & support! Now is a great time to join! Ask me for a free, no obligation info-pack. Parents magazine calls us "the perfect part-time job"!








Monday, September 5, 2011

Discovery Toys Update for September 2011



Hi, Happy Labour Day!  For all you moms with school age children – YAY!  And maybe a bit sad too.  Don’t worry, going to school is great for kids – they need to work on being independent:).  My own baby is starting University on Tuesday and I am so proud!

Anyway, there is LOTS of news with Discovery Toys.  I am going to try to include everything here, so it might be a bit long.  Sorry about that.  I will put in point form the important points, then below will have more information.

1.    Most important first:  Discovery Toys is seeking NEW Team Members this fall.  We are actually quite short-handed, and like the mall, need more people to sell toys in the months leading up to the holiday season.  Unlike the mall however, we can offer flexible hours, an income YOU can set, personal development opportunities and even a trip to Hawaii if you want to work really hard.  I would love to share more information with you, or with someone you know (ANYWHERE IN CANADA).  As a thank you, I will give a gift with the first order placed by you (or your friend) when you (or they) join Discovery Toys with me.  Who am I looking for?  New moms, people who want income without working long hours outside the home, teachers/teacher assistants, nurses, daycare/dayhome workers.  Really, anyone who cares about children and their potential.  Could that be you?
2.    Second most important, I am seeking people who would like some free toys this fall.  My goal is to give away $100 (or more) in FREE and HALF PRICE toys to at least 25 hostesses this fall.  That is $2500 FREE.  Would YOU like to be one of my 25 hostesses?  (Could be a daycare or classroom too)  All YOU have to do is invite your friends and family, serve some cookies and tea, and choose your free toys!  I can do a theme party (ice cream, birthday, holiday) to make it fun, or an educational party (raising a reader, school readiness, learning styles) to add some value.  Or just a quick and informal get-together – you choose. 
3.    I have a goal to give away some free toys to children in Women’s Shelters too – can you help?  I am accepting donations and also selling 50/50 tickets this fall.  For a toonie you have a chance to win up to $100 of FREE toys!
4.    We have a new catalogue coming.  Great news.  One thing that means though, is we have retiring products, toys and books that won’t be staying in the fall catalogue.  You have until September 25th to order from the Spring and Summer catalogue, but some things have already sold out.  The list is below, and you can check out the online catalogue at www.discoverytoyslink.com/ArleneLaskey.  Also, check the website for our Going, Going, Gone Specials!  These are items that aren’t in the catalogue, only available on the website and only while they last.  Check back occasionally as the list changes.
5.    Want to stay MORE up to date?  Follow my new Facebook page.  Like me at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arlene-Laskey-Discovery-Toys-Independent-Educational-Consultant/187709664632098. I am just getting started, but plan to post Facebook-only specials, educational articles, fun toy tips and more.  Plus I would love to hear from YOU what you love about Discovery Toys, or questions you have about the products or the company!
6.    Want to see the toys but not host a show?  We have a few opportunities for that this month.  Full invitation is below.
a.     September 21st – my house on the North side at 7:00
b.    September 27th – Cedar Park Inn on the South side at 7:00
c.     How about a quick coffee/play date at your house, my house or a local coffee shop – at a time convenient for both of us.


Arlene Laskey
780-456-3934

teach play inspire
Help Wanted across Canada – Discovery Toys is a fun and simple way to make some extra money and meet other parents. You will receive training & support! Now is a great time to join! Ask me for a free, no obligation info-pack. Parents magazine calls us "the perfect part-time job"!

Sorry if you have received this in error or have previously told me you don’t want to receive emails.  PLEASE let me know.  Otherwise, I invite you to pass this on to anyone with children in their livesJ

Discovery Toys presents: The Power of Playtime! 
Is your playtime limited because of a busy lifestyle?
Is your home cluttered with toys your kids don’t play with?
Do you find it hard to pull them away from the electronics?
Would you like to find a way to engage in play with your child that is fun for you both?

Bring your family together for quality time and positive play experiences!

Please join us for an engaging evening of play and discover what makes Discovery Toys different from the rest!

Find out how you can Play for Pay!

NORTH SIDE
Wednesday, Sept. 21st at 7:00PM

11720-152B Ave, Edmonton

SOUTH SIDE
Tuesday, Sept. 27th at 7:00PM
Cedar Park Inn, 5116 Gateway Blvd

Please share this opportunity with a friend.  You can register as many friends as you like!  The more people, the more play!
 

I will also be set up at the Glenrose Rehab Hospital on Wednesday, September 7th.  Come check me out, at the vendor circle near the "Corner Store".

DISCOVERY TOYS
Fall 2011 Discontinued Products
Items listed below, currently featured in the Spring/Summer Catalog, are available while
supplies last and are not PAL protected.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1198 BABY MOVES™ LULLABY BLANKIE
8096 BABY MOVES™ BOOK & LULLABY BLANKIE
8425 BABY MOVES™ COMPLETE GIFT SET
1272 GIANT PEGBOARD™ CARDS
1345 ABC & 123 WIPE CLEAN WORKBOOKS
2095 SOUNDS LIKE PHONICS™ LETTER FUN LOTTO
2187 PLAYTOWN RESTAURANT
2189 PLAYTOWN SCHOOL
2191 PLAYTOWN PET HOSPITAL
8236 PLAYTOWN COMPLETE SET
2398 MEASURE UP!® SHOVEL
2614 IT'S A MATCH! LEVEL 3 BOOKS
8217 IT'S A MATCH! DELUXE SET
3004 THINKITTHROUGH® PHONICS BOOKS
3011 THINKITTHROUGH® SCIENCE BOOKS
3012 THINKITTHROUGH® SYSTEMS TILES SET
3019 A TO Z JR.
3044 THINKITTHROUGH® AGES 6 & 7, COMPLETE SET
3165 QUBITS®
3181 THE JUMBO BOOK OF SPACE
3300 THINKITTHROUGH® ADVANCED MATH BOOKS
3301 THINKITTHROUGH® UNLOCKING WORD POWER BOOKS
8237 PUPPET, BOOK & CD SET (BUNDLE ONLY) (GLOVE STORY PUPPET & ANIMAL LULLABIES BOOK/CD)
8240 BEYOND THE BOOK™ THE PRINCESS AND THE DRAGON COLLECTION (BUNDLE ONLY)
Items listed below, currently featured in the Spring/Summer Catalog, are discontinued and
no longer available.
1153 RAINFALL RATTLE
1231 TODDLER TALK
1238 RATTLE & ROLL - *
1269 BIG TANGIBALL
1291 GEO CUBES
1759 PLACE & TRACE PUZZLES *
1951 SOUNDS LIKE LEARNING! *
2054 ONCE UPON A TIME *
2179 BUSY BUGS *
2195 WORD MATCH COLORS & SHAPES *
2197 BILINGUAL SONGS® CD ENGLISH/FRENCH
2199 TREE PUZZLE
2277 AHOY, PIRATE PETE *
3178 STAR EXPLORER KIT *
8239 SPACE EXPLORATION SET *
3613 MONEY! MONEY! (US)
3614 MONEY! MONEY! (CN) *
*I still have a few of the starred items.