Shopping for toys can be a blast. Childhood memories often return as we peruse the aisles and look at the new toys and updated versions of the ones we loved as kids.

These days there is a lot of debate over whether it's better to buy kids toys marketed as "educational." Parents often wonder, "Can my child benefit from being creative with a doll, Hot Wheels, or another toy as much as the latest electronic gizmo aimed at boosting intellect?" Experts say either one is fine—kids will learn with all kinds of toys, as long as they are toys that the children enjoy.

One area of toy shopping that doesn't have to involve such confusion is where to shop. Thanks to the print version of the Valley Yellow Pages, you can easily find a toy store near you.

Our listings include major chain stores, specialty and educational toy stores, and others.

Check us out, and then have fun shopping (for the kids, of course)!

Months and months of cold, wet, dreary weather can really get you down. If you find yourself daydreaming about the summer and all the outdoor activities it brings, maybe it's time to REALLY start thinking about summer—as in, planning a vacation.

The Valley Yellow Pages provides a lot of helpful information for planning a trip, whether you're thinking about traveling to another country or an overnight trip close to home.

In our print, online, and mobile Yellow Pages, you'll find local travel agents who can help you plan the perfect vacation. Europe? Hawaii? New York? Maybe a far-away island you've always dreamed of visiting? These professionals can make it happen.

Maybe your budget this year can only afford an overnight trip. No problem! Northern and Central California is home to many great vacation destinations, and the Valley Yellow Pages lists businesses that can help you get big bang for your buck. These include vehicle rentals, hotels/motels, sporting goods stores and more.

So don't just stare out the window and imagine a happy place. Open of the Valley Yellow Pages and start planning your trip!

On the go and in need of a phone number—and fast? Then you need the mobile version of the Valley Yellow Pages.

The same dependable resource that you, your parents, and your grandparents have used in book form can put local listings into your smart phone, tablet, and other devices for easy access. Just a few of our features include:

• Driving Directions
• Map Results
• Voice Recognition
• Click to Call
• Contact Integration
• Coupons

So whether you are looking for restaurants in Stockton, a chiropractor in Merced, or child care in Bakersfield, the Valley Yellow Pages makes local business information easy to find.

If smart phones aren't for you, don't worry. We still publish the Valley Yellow Pages in the long-trusted print form.

But if you depend on these high-tech tools to make your life easier, our mobile app is a perfect fit. Imagine—all those listings now right there at your finger tips!

You can still let your fingers do the walking. Now, they just have more places to go.

Check out the Valley Yellow Pages mobile app and Internet site today.