Bubble Kids Store (Formerly Crafty Kids)
San Francisco & Menlo Park 415-771-0570
To kids, the word “bubble” evokes weightless, shiny, optimistic fun! But to adults in the Bay Area, “bubble” evokes images of generous venture capitalists and unemployment checks. Transform your association with the word by visiting the Cow Hollow kids’ boutique and activity center, Bubble (formerly Crafty Kids). Right now they’re having a mega-sale –up to 50% off– on hip lines like Barn Organics, Because We Were Bored, Diesel Kids, and City Threads. You can shop in-store or online. While you’re at it, check out the just-arrived fall fashions from Juicy Kids, Paperlili (the Kapow Metallic Boom tees, right, make fun personalized birthday gifts), and much more. If you happen to stop in at 4 p.m. on Thursday, for a small fee your little one can take a crafting class from which they’ll take home at least 2 projects (think embellished jewelry boxes or hats). As a bonus, you’ll get 10% off anything you shop for while your kid is crafting away. Bubble even hosts birthday parties in their fun, outdoor activity space, where, amongst other things, kids can decorate a t-shirt or pillowcase, create masks, make their own stationery or some other beaded creation. P.S. Peninsula RT readers: they’ve got a Menlo Park location, too, at 728 Santa Cruz Ave. Bubble 3108 Fillmore St., San Francisco www.gotbubble.com
