With the holiday season looming ahead, I was saddened to hear that one of my favorite toy stores, Miss Katie’s Toy Depot had closed up. But my sadness turned into gladness real fast when I found them online. I originally researched and reviewed Miss Katie’s in 2003 found them a great source then and have found their website a great source now.

Owner, Lisa Wood buys, closeouts, end of season overruns and remainders from well-known manufacturers and distributors. Since as a parent she knows what’s hip, what’s cool on TV and what her daughter and friends are interested in, you’re gonna find some cool deals on stuff your kids are gonna love.

Books, ball, bikes, candy, costumes, games, tv characters, stuffed toys, puzzles, slimy toys, electronic… basically a plethora of toys all at 10%-30% off.

For toddlers they had some developmental toys including a geometric stacker with three different stacks for $14.95. A wooden stacking train was also a good buy at $14.95. I bought one 9 years ago for $19. Perfect for all ages is a Jacobs ladder toy, this standard Christmas gift is $3.99. Older kids should love a 20”, 12 speed mountain bike is $79.99, or a battery operated air hockey games for $16.99. Sponge Bob seem to entertain both kids and adults. Here there’s a plush 12. 5 inch Sponge Bob for $4.99. A train whistle was super cheap at $1.49. These regularly go for $3. I found a large collection of character lamps from Mickey and Tinker Bell to Spiderman and The Simpson all priced at $59.99. Retail could run up to $69.

For those of you who have to buy gifts for kids this year, Miss Katie’s should be your first stop.

www.misskaties.com