I needed a birthday gift for a 3 year old on Sunday and headed downtown to "DoodleBug". As you probably know, it was gone. Luckily I notice a Toys sign across the street. I wandered into Your Stage Toys and was delighted to find many, many choices for a gift. I settled on a wood doll set with clothes. The price was right too-only $12.95. One of the lovely daughters wrapped the gift beautifully. Its a charming shop and I think a wonderful place for a kids party.

Hooray! A new business on Main St. that's not another bank!

This store rocks! The decor truly is unique and inviting. And the choice of "product" choice is terrific. With the stage in the back, its a very cool place for a birthday party and to also check out other fun acts and music. Be sure to check this place out!

I love this store, and you will, too! Everything about it is first class, and it's great that you won't find a battery or electric cord with any of the items in their diverse inventory! Lets kids be the best they can be, and provides enormous help to their parents by wrapping and delivering gifts, and soon planning wonderful birthday parties. Looking forward to supporting this local family-owned business for years to come!

I'm also happy to see a store called Thriving Ink. It's a t-shirt store for teenagers. Teenagers spend A LOT of money, and the more stores for teenagers downtown the better. Where I used to live there were many stores catering to teenagers in town and they were in business for my entire child and teenage-hood. Jewelery, clothes and accessories for teenagers were very popular, and then of course the teenagers ate in town as well. Main street needs to serve someone besides the Botox and nails crowd.

I did not know Doodlebug went out of Business. I was at the Farmers Market in November and it was still there. That was a really good idea to put in another toy store. I have two young nieces, so I will have to check it out. I agree, they need to put things in that cater to teens. My teen told me about Yolotee, the frozen yogurt, gelato shop, and she showed me where it is, although its a bit hidden-next to the old Koln hardware, in the alley, its a hit with the teens.

To Rina and SallyG I can only say "Amen"

"Hooray! A new business on Main St. that's not another bank!"

Reading your comment made me smile because I was going to write the exact same thing!

Its a standing joke in our family, that if we see an empty store front in Pleasanton, we bet on which bank will take its place.

Didnt you hear? Their going to open up a bank INSIDE the toy store just in case the 500 we have isnt enough.

Needed a gift for a birthday party and didn't have a lot of time. The staff helped me pick something age-appropriate for a very reasonable price. Free gift-wrapping was a huge bonus!

Although we live across the country from the Nitzsche's I will be sure to tell those I meet who live in the area to visit YST! I hope my family can visit the story in person one day soon too! In the meantime, I'll be looking online! All the best to Dee and Rob, who are absolutely fantastic people we really miss here in Chicago!

Love, The Hoagland's (Wilmette IL)

Well used to be San Ramon and now in Colorado. However I know Rob. I also know Dee and have seen them as a Family with the 3 girls. I know Rob and Dee are good at finding out ways to help and challenge not only their kids, but other kids as well. I know the Store will serve many in incredible ways.