Archive | September, 2014

Switch Witch on Fox News: Today 9:35am

Posted on September 30, 2014 by in Events, Press

Our front yard fox! Maybe he was looking for a Switch Witch friend! Or telling us to go on Fox News?!

Today is the big day! Rob and I, along with a couple of Switch Witches, will be Live on Fox25 News in Boston TODAY!! Our segment is at 9:35am and we are excited!! (Are you wondering about the photo - which I admittedly took in July? Well, this past summer we had a family of 3 beautiful foxes living in our yard. A bit of foreshadowing perhaps?!)

Thanks for reading….and today - thanks for WATCHING! - Lara

 

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

Fox News: Here Comes Switch Witch!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by in Events, Press

Switch Witch will be making its big debut TOMORROW on Fox 25 News in Boston! Rob and I are being interviewed on Live TV at 9:35AM tomorrow, and we are so very honored and excited. Oh, and a bit nervous. Good thing we are bringing a Switch Witch or two along for the ride to keep us company on the set. As always, thanks for reading and stay tuned. - Lara

 

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

Another Switch Witch Signing Today

Posted on September 28, 2014 by in Events

Switch Witch hanging out with the Ty Beanie Boo’s at Hallmark

Another author signing TODAY! I will be at the “Hallmark Creations” store at The Village Shoppes in Canton, MA from 1-3pm.

Here is the address: 95 Washington Street, # 406, Canton, MA 02021

See you there! - Lara

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

Author Signing Today for Switch Witch

Posted on September 27, 2014 by in Events

Switch Witch on display at Hallmark

Author Signing Today!! I will be at the Quincy Hallmark store TODAY (Saturday Sept. 27th) from 11am-3pm signing copies of Switch Witch. I hope to meet lots of new families there who want to bring home their very own Switch Witch. Here’s the address: Stop and Shop Plaza, 51 Newport Avenue, Quincy, MA

Come say “hi” to me! (Yes, yes, I know it’s going to be 80 degrees and sunny in the Boston area today.)

 

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

Switch Witch at The Paper Store!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by in Retail/Display Locations

Switch Witch is now available at The Paper Store

More big news for Switch Witch! Select New England locations of The Paper Store will have Switch Witches landing at their door as early as today! We are thrilled to be working with The Paper Store - a wonderful family owned and operated chain of specialty gift shops.

Stay tuned for more exciting news and events this weekend through next weekend! - Lara

 

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like…Halloween!

Posted on September 25, 2014 by in Switch Witch

An Autumn Evening in New England

I noticed this evening: Autumn in New England has arrived. It’s so beautiful. And it’s so, well, Halloween! Lots of little Switch Witches are starting to hop in their cauldrons to go visit kids! - Lara

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

 

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

Wheeeeere’s Switch Witch?!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by in Switch Witch

Did you know that Switch Witches love to play hide-and-seek? They particularly like to camouflage themselves. So… stay tuned for more “Wheeeeere’s Switch Witch?!” photos to appear in our blog, FB, and Instagram. If your own little Switch Witch has a great hiding spot one day - please take a picture and send it to us! We will share your photo (and first name if you’d like) with all of our Switch Witch families and fans!

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

Need a Birthday Gift? Switch Witch!

Posted on September 22, 2014 by in Switch Witch

Stock up on Switch Witches for October Birthdays

Do you know some kids with October birthdays? Do you have those Saturday or Sunday mornings when you start getting ready to go to a child’s birthday party and realize you forgot to get a gift?! (That can’t just be me!) Well, stock up on a few Switch Witches because they make fabulous birthday gifts! I got this idea from a smart mama in Philly who ordered 8 Switch Witches a few weeks ago for this reason. Thanks Philly mom! - Lara

 

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

A Festive Switch Witch Day

Posted on September 21, 2014 by in Events

 

A success today at Grotonfest.

What a terrific time we had today at Grotonfest in Groton, MA. It was a perfect autumn New England day. I had a great time meeting more families who were excited to bring home their own Switch Witch and start a magical Halloween Switch Witch tradition.

Thanks for reading, and stay tuned. - Lara

 

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

A Fall Festival for Switch Witch

Posted on September 20, 2014 by in Events

Grotonfest 10am-430pm today in Groton, MA

Once again, the car is loaded! Grotonfest here we come! Tent - check. Table - check. Orange tablecloth - check. Coloring pages and crayons for kids - check. Books to sign - check. SWITCH WITCHES - check, check, check!! It’s been a while since the summer fairs, so I am really excited to meet more families in person to bring the magical tradition of Switch Witches to more homes. Thanks for reading, and stay tuned. - Lara

 

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

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