Beyond the Blackboard

Our favorite toy and game store! The staff is attentive, kind and helpful and they make great recommendations!
If you don’t see what you want, they will often order it for you. The family-​owned local vibe is really great and they will wrap things for you beautifully and FREE!!! I absolutely LOVE that added value service. It will bring me back again and again. If you have not gotten a jigsaw puzzle or board game in awhile, it is time for you to stop by and find a new one!

Best place to get great toys and games for your kiddos. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Only store to give you a free gift wrap. Prices are reasonable. They have readings and kids workshops too. Support this local family owned store.

What a great find. This toy store is so fun. You can try the toys before buying. Also, the staff is so helpful in finding just the perfect gift. Did all my Xmas shopping for the kids here. Love this place. Just fun to go in and browse

I love this store, it’s awesome. I find some of the coolest things in here, and my son loves to come in. They have no problem with the kids playing around the store either, which is great cause it would be nearly impossible to stop them because there’s so much cool stuff to look at and try out.
It’s not the cheapest toy store ever, but they have things other places don’t. The staff has always been very helpful and friendly, and even returns have been very easy.

I really like this store. They sell good toys without all the extra junk you find in the bigger toy stores. The owner worked with me regarding a return situation which was awkward. The staff is very patient with people who just come into to play with stuff. Highly recommend

Since this place opened in Southlands I’ve never missed a time to swing in there and get a variety of items.
* I got fun doodle pads for our camper so they kids have things they can do at night or when it’s raining.
* We get our bridge books from there to help prevent «summer brain drain»
* Before every birthday party we go out there and fill up bins for family members and friends know they can get the girls exactly what they want.
* They have smaller items that are perfect for fun gifts for birthdays.
* FREE gift wrapping so you don’t have to do it at home.
Love this place, it’s perfect for so many occasions.
Con: It can get a bit hectic with pre-​teens and teens coming in to «play» with the toys. Honestly, not that big of a deal, let them be kids, but some parents get upset about it. The staff is awesome! The owner’s name is Jacqueline and I’ve never seen her without a smile, as well as her daughter that also works there.