Summer Kid’s Events Keep It Cool!
Bookmans Summer Kid’s events are back! Every summer, Bookmans offers a variety of activities to keep kids of all ages going throughout the long hot days. We have invited some of the coolest of the cool to pull together weekly engaging and educational activities. This…
How To Plant the Perfect Sophia Chia
It’s July in the East Valley. We all know what that means – over 100+ temperatures. With such extreme heat, we are always looking for new and exciting things to do inside. No better time to finally do the things you’ve been meaning to do,…
The Summer Fun Has Just Begun at Bookmans!
Did you know summer is one of the busiest times of the year at Bookmans? School is out, and we have much more than just air conditioning and a place to bring your couped up children and pets. With summer nearly at its peak and…
Millennial Mommy: Cookies in the Oven & Kids in the Kitchen
I have a confession to make. I am absolutely obsessed with baking cookies, especially during the holidays. My obsession with reality baking shows fuel my adventures in the kitchen, so much so my husband even has his own version “Paul Hollywood” handshake. What makes baking…
7 Genius Ways to Make Reluctant Readers Love Reading
It is every parent’s dream that their child will one day devour books like they do candy. Reading can be one of the most magical gifts a child can get, but in this day and age many children would rather sit at watch television or…
How to Handle a Breakup, Bookmans-style
No one wants to be sad during the holiday season. December, also known as Cuffing Season, may have been the perfect time to find someone to snuggle up with and not to be alone. But, as the holiday cheer wains and January moves on, you…
St. Patrick's Day Craft for Young Children
Bookmans has a fun and easy way to get your little ones excited for St. Patrick’s Day. This sweet St. Patrick’s Day craft for young children of a rainbow and pot of gold crown is suitable for primary aged children and younger. Once your crafter…
St. Patrick’s Day Craft for Young Children
Bookmans has a fun and easy way to get your little ones excited for St. Patrick’s Day. This sweet St. Patrick’s Day craft for young children of a rainbow and pot of gold crown is suitable for primary aged children and younger. Once your crafter…
How to Prep for the Lady Ghostbusters
Paul Feig dusts off the old proton packs with the upcoming third Ghostbusters movie. The movie features a brand new, all-female crew of spook-bustin’ experts. The Ghostbusters team includes actresses Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Melissa McCarthy and Leslie Jones. With the movie’s release date of July 15,…
Spine Tingling Kids Crafts
Take advantage of these fun and easy Halloween crafts this spine tingling season. We love all things eerie and spooky and it’s even better when we can turn them into silly crafts for the youngsters! Here are easy, step-by-step instructions on how to make two…
Paper Plate Puppet Tutorial
Are your kids looking for a fun craft to do on fall break (or any time)? Bookmans has a great idea and the supplies are probably already in your cabinets. Try making these paper plate puppets for an afternoon of fun and easy crafting. The…
Alphabet Craft for Emergent Readers
Spending time with your young child engaging in activities appropriate to their development is one of the best ways to encourage an emergent reader. You already know the alphabet, but you can still enjoy creative playtime with your kids while they learn. This Alphabet Craft…
Dos and Don'ts of Bookmans: The Musical Version
Since our first Dos and Don’ts post went over so well, we decided to do a special edition for Music Month. Our most important DO remains, “express yourself, have fun and love what you love.” And the Don’ts… they keep on coming.
Dos and Don’ts of Bookmans: The Musical Version
Since our first Dos and Don’ts post went over so well, we decided to do a special edition for Music Month. Our most important DO remains, “express yourself, have fun and love what you love.” And the Don’ts… they keep on coming.
Survive Phoenix Comicon or Any Other Comicon
By C’Loni Bailey, Assistant Manager at Bookmans Mesa Comic and pop culture conventions are gaining in popularity. Con season heads into full swing with Phoenix Comicon on May 28-31 and many others right around the corner. Once a niche market, geeks are now a dominant…
Cowabunga! A Ninja Turtles Tutorial
Bookmans Ina hosts geek-tacular crafts for our weekly Craft-A-Palooza! Whether it’s Doctor Who that gets you going or Adventure Time, we’ve got something in store for geeks of all stripes. Have you always wanted your own golden snitch like the one in Harry Potter? Or…
Reduce, Reuse, Recycled Roses
One Earth Day doesn’t cut it for us here at your favorite neighborhood used media store. We devoted a whole month to celebrating our planet (and all year striving to practice what we preach) with free in-store events and environmentally minded displays. Naturally, we reduce,…
Easy Lorax Flowerpot Tutorial
Throw a kid-friendly Earth Day party the right way — with a Lorax celebration! Provide guests with floofy, yellow mustaches and put on your DVD of The Lorax. Afterward, use this Lorax flowerpot tutorial from Bookmans Midtown to create gifts to take home.
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Tutorial)
“Do you want to build a snowman?” The answer is always a resounding, YES! Desert dwellers know that springtime has arrived and the increasing temperatures are a harbinger of the summer heat to come. Never fear because Bookmans Grant knows a way make it feel…
Decoupage Comic Book Letters
Is your home boring? Does your office lack luster? Do you ever think, “I sure wish my life was like a comic book,” or “This day would be so much cooler if I was surrounded by onomatopoeia”? We have the news of the century for you (hyperbole,…