joey notes is the brainchild of Staunton, Virginia designer Marsha Vayvada, who first conceived the card idea in 1998. Vayvada, a fine arts graduate from the College of William and Mary was inspired by a childhood memory. She recalls browsing an old Childcraft Encyclopedia series and being disappointed by a jack-o-lantern card. "When you pulled on the stem a black... Read More about joey notes

We specialize in bringing delight to families -- here in Staunton, Virginia, where our store is headquartered, and all around the country. Pufferbellies is owned and operated by the mother/daughter team of Susan Blanton and Erin Blanton. Susan, a former children’s librarian, handles the book ordering. Erin is in charge of the toys. We opened our store in the summer... Read More about Pufferbellies Toys & Books