The Holidae Shop is more than just a novelty shop
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI)- If you're looking for last-minute Christmas gift ideas or decorations then you might want to check out The Holidae Shop in Rigby. The store opened in October and Jarek and Jennifer Smith said they have seen their store grow especially as Christmas gets closer.
Jarek has always loved board and card games. It's a way for him to share his passion with others he said. He can help anyone in the shop find the game that is perfect for them because of his knowledge about the games he sells, whether it be a game fit for kids or for the whole family. But it's not just the ability to recommend the right game, Jarek is willing to teach people how to play the game.
Jennifer Smith really likes to decorate and make popcorn. She helps make the atmosphere in the store have a welcoming and homey feel. She says having the variety makes a big difference. "Although the board games are our bread and butter, having everything else, the toys, the puzzles, the decor, the treats, it really makes for a really nice experience to be able to get all of those things in one place," Jennifer said.
Jarek and Jennifer say the question they get asked the most is if they will only be around for the holidays. To which they say "We expect to be here year-round." They really hope to get the community involved with their shop as well.
They have a game night every Saturday evening to allow for groups of people to come together and just have fun playing games with their friends. They hope it builds a sense of community. "We hope that this will be something really positive for the community and for our business," Jennifer said.
They are also foster parents and see the struggles foster kids go through during the holidays. With that in mind, they accept donations of old toys, games, and clothes they can take to the Village, a non-profit that helps foster children with needed items.
Jarek and Jennifer say they love their store and what they are able to do, not only with the games, but how they can help others. They say they have lots of ideas and hope to continue to take the shop to new heights. If you want to know more about the store you can find their Facebook page here.
The Holidae Shop is located at 458 North 4000 East, Suite 3 in Rigby.