Vader: Best dad in the universe?

Father's day is just around the corner. Thinking of getting good ol' dad some bbq tools? How about a nice golf mug or a new fishing rod? This year, give dad something he really wants…something you can both enjoy together! Give the gift of a faraway galaxy. Jeffrey Brown has taken Star Wars to a new and very relatable level. Ever imagine Darth Vader as a normal dad? Nope…us either. You can catch a glimpse in this cool little twist on the Dark Lord of the Sith and classic parenting moments. Star Wars: Darth Vader and Son and Vader's Little Princess  are both hilarious and sweet. See Brown's take on the trials and tribulations of being a parent. Raising a girl is an ordeal, especially for the ruler of a Galactic Empire. Add mood swings, inappropriate outfits and teenage rebellion to the mix and that will surely test Vader's patience. Some sweet father and daughter interactions take place too. How about a tea party?

On the other hand, guiding a young boy into manhood is another challenge of its own. Luke  pushes Vader's boundaries by using "the force" to raid the cookie jar and throws in a little sibling rivalry in to keep things interesting. There are plenty of nice moments between a father and son to be seen too. Can you see The Dark Lord answering questions about the birds and the bees?! Yikes! We'll leave it at that and hope we piqued your interest enough. 

Get your copy of "Darth Vader and Son" or "Vader's Little Princess " in time for Father's Day…or just because;) Dad's love Star Wars and so does World of Mirth! 

GoldieBlox!

We all remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears…this a story of GoldieBlox and some innovative learning for girls. Move over bears, this is a story of a girl, her dog Nacho and the construction of a spinning machine. 

GoldieBlox Inc. was started by a female engineer from Stanford University, in 2012. Debbie Sterling wanted to remind the world that engineers are critical to the world economy, earn higher salaries and have greater job security. And they are 89% male. The female perspective plays an important role in how we responsibly build our world's future.

GoldieBlox is all about a female engineer…YAY for the ladies! Her most important job is to be a role model for girls. The world needs more intelligent girls using their amazing minds to create a brighter future. The female perspective is very much needed for many of our world's inventions. We know how to do more than just cook, clean, care for children and shop!

Many top media resources have discovered this innovative toy for girls. It's time to push aside the frilly tutus, princess dolls and typical girl toys, so we can make room           to empower our little ladies to use those big brains.

Here's what is included in the Spinning Machine kit: (Goldie designed it to help Nacho chase his tail)

1 Goldie (brilliant little girl)

1 Nacho (sorry…but Nacho is a dog)

4 friends (Nacho and Goldie's pals)

1 pegboard (sturdy surface for the spinning machine)

5 wheels (not the wheels on the bus)

10 axles (not Gun's N' Roses lead singer)

5 blocks (not city blocks)

5 washers (flat disk used to distribute the load of a threaded fastener)

1 crank (used in mechanical engineering)

ribbon (there has to be one girly element in there;)

Take your little lady to World of Mirth and get her a Spinning Machine. Our future ride may lie in her hands. 

Meet Mirabelle and Mr. Muller May 4th!

Mr. Muller and his wonderful Boston Mirabelle, star of "The Adventures of Mirabelle", will be here this Saturday, May 4th from 12-3! They will be signing books (we have lots!) and helping us collect food for the animals in need at the Richmond Animal Care and Control. So come down, meet a cute pup, and help some local soon to be pets.

Star Wars fans rejoice: later that day, we will be joined by the Dark Side as members of Garrison Tyrannus invade the store from 3-5. Bring some food for the animals, have your picture taken, and see if you can convince them that these are not the droids they are looking for.

May the 4th be with you!!

Do your Legos need a little something extra?

Did you think Legos could get much cooler?! Well, they just did. World of Mirth just got in a few super cool Lego-compatible (not actually made by Lego) items that make your creations even better than you imagined. Wanna light up your cars or buildings? Use these Brick Brites to illuminate your masterpiece. They come in different colors and you can use them with different compatible pieces. Check out the coolness.

Another awesome addition to your Lego doodads…Brick Stix (also not made by Lego, but rather for them;). These stickers come in different scenes. We currently have Comic, Zombie and Town in stock. Dress up your little dudes and theirs things with Brick Stix. Blood-spattered zombies and a town full of signs. How cool is that? Uber cool accessories for your Lego collection. Makes you wanna run over to a friend's house after school, right? Don't miss out. Come to World of Mirth for your Brick Brites and Brick Stix. Everyone is doing it.

Shop Local with your friends!!

Get ready for the mob! No, we don't mean any kind of Italian or Chinese mob…RVA Local Patronage Mob! We've been chosen to be the next local business to get mobbed by this cool and supportive group of people! Tell your friends, tell your neighbors…heck, tell anyone you  want! Thanks to Dixie Donuts, we are number 20 on the mobbed list;) It's going down on March 30th from 10:00am-7:00pm. 

Here's what this organization does:

"We go to a local RVA(Richmond, VA) business (chosen by the previously mobbed locale) on a certain day and give them an extraordinary day of patronage!! That business then gets to choose our next stop. The mobs are every 3 weeks on a Saturday and there is no spending minimum. The next event will always be posted here- make sure you RSVP so we know just how big the mob got! Every ten mobs there will be a "reset" where the mob will start up in a different location (north, south, east, west, downtown) and 'pay it forward' until the next reset!

The idea isn't to mob every store in Richmond, but rather to highlight different businesses and get everyone talking and thinking local! When you spend local, you're helping your neighbor and your city!"

We are honored to be one of the "chosen ones." Don't forget to "like" RVA Local Patronage Mob on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/RVALocalPatronageMob?fref=ts and RSVP to this fun event. Check your nun chucks and tommy guns at the door and get your shop on at World of Mirth;) Thanks for putting heart back into the community. Remember to shop local.

The Nitty Gritty

We are about to have a wicked little conversation about some pretty cool candles. A Philadelphia-based company, Gritty City makes these amazing soy candles and they are special in more than one way. Don't you despise buying a candle that smells great in the jar or tin, only to find out it doesn't smell quite the same when lit? What a bummer. It's also nice when you don't have to go out and get candle, after candle because they just don't last.

With so many candle companies out there, how can you find one that suits you best? Gritty City has some pretty pleasant scents and they don't scream homemaker. There are even scents for men…you know, to cover up the smell of socks and other stale odors;) The labels are unique and cool. No cheesy floral labels. This company focuses on the Prohibition Era and vintage looks. There will be no peeling off the label to make it look less like a purchase from Bed Bath and Beyond. The graphics and packaging are already pretty hip and you won't feel like "Susie homemaker" leaving your tin on the table.

The number one scent is "The Smelly Dog", and no it doesn't smell like a dog. If you have a dog, it will help relieve you of  odiforous smells that accompany your four-legged friend. It's an odor neutralizer and you'll be glad you found this scent. Other delightfully dapper smells for gents include, "Bathtub Gin", "Bootleggers", Prohibition" and Whiskey Run." Don't worry ladies, there are some pretty fruit and plant-based smells for you too. Try out these Fall smells for instance; "Autumn Apple", "Birch", "Brown Sugar Fig", "Spruce", Winter Holiday" and one for the outdoorsy type…"Campfire."

These sensory pleasers will last up to 100 hours of burn time! They come in 2, 4 and 8oz. tins. They are 100% soy wax, with clean fragrances and essential oils. Each one is hand poured and they make great gifts. It's that time of year, for candles and fall smells. Pick up your Gritty City candles at World of Mirth and have your place smelling so fresh and so clean;)

Lollacups are FINALLY back in stock!

Pssttt….a little birdie told us about these cool little cups a while back. Well…after a 5 month hiatus (see below), they're back at World of Mirth! Lollacups are BPA-free, they have a no-valve system, a weighted straw to make it easy for even younger kids…even if they tilt the cup! 

These aren't your average sippy cup. They have a flexible straw that has a weighted end that anchors it in the liquid, so even a 9 month old can use it.  It's easy to clean and comes with a straw cleaning brush. You can even purchase replacement straws. Now that's a bonus! These whimsical cups are made in the good ol' US of A!

Cheep, cheep…there is nothing cheap about this cup, but it won't test your wallet either. The cute chicken design is fun for kids and it comes in cool colors like bold red, good green, happy orange, and proud purple. There are even two new additions- brave blue and posh pink! Which color suits your little guy or gal?

World of Mirth is a world of whimsy and we will take you to Lollaland! Lollacups are fun and functional and your kids will love them. Pick one up today;) 

Did you see them on Shark Tank? They pitched their cups and WON! That's why they've been gone from our shelves for so long.