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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Shop Local: Play Favorites
Description: In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael is joined by Niki Foster from the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce and Bret Bement, owner of Play Favorites. Brett elaborates on the one-year anniversary of purchasing the shop, highlighting its unique role as a 'therapy store' offering not just toys and games but an experience that transcends mere retail. He discusses the sense of community they've built and the free hugs from the popular 'Bumpas' - a weighted plush that offers comfort. Janet and Bret exchange anecdotes about the emotional and therapeutic value of...