Snoozy’s Kids

Our 32nd annual trip to the New York Toy Fair was in February 2020, filled with handshakes, close contact and hugs. There was idle talk of “the virus.” “Would it ultimately affect us?” The most keen sales reps were advising us to order heavily foreseeing a product lag from across the Pacific. A direct trip from NYC to Bratislava, Slovakia to visit grandchildren ended with an early March call to come home and the question was answered. States were making their own health and safety rules, as were the communities within the states. We knew these rules were justified and …

Once Upon A Time

As a small business owner, I am always thinking ahead and looking to the future. “What new inventory systems are available?” and “how does our business adapt to the growing social media market?” are questions we can anticipate and address. The words “global pandemic” were not on our list of worries. Suddenly, as a retailer, I am not only making decisions to protect myself and my family, but I am also finding ways to keep my business safe and relevant. As I approach the silver anniversary of my business, Once upon a time, LLC, this experience has revealed all that …