Dig Dig for Kids Blog
Interviewing
Hello there! I’m Billy Lomax, owner of Dig Dig. For forty years I was a Trucking manager. Then what were my primary responsibilities? Interviewing. Hiring the right people and training them. However, in my book, hiring the most qualified didn’t mean choosing the most educated or experienced candidate. Instead, it was about finding individuals with… continue reading
Life Lessons in CandyLand
Life Lessons of perseverance, patience, and learning from setbacks can be taught by even the simple board game of CandyLand. This year, we celebrated what I like to call a “Thanksmas”—a post-Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas gathering of all my children and grandchildren under one roof. If you’ve never tried cramming two holidays into one, I highly recommend… continue reading
SensorySand PlayRoom
Every great idea starts with a little mess, and in our case, it was a room. After building out Dig Dig, we found ourselves with an extra room that had become a sloppy storage spot, a catch-all for inventory. Originally, the plan was to use it for an RC zone where kids could drive mini… continue reading
Interior Decorator
My wife Jennifer was instrumental in shaping the look and feel of our store, taking on the role of interior decorator with flair. Every aspect of our store, from the walls and trim, to the tables, and graphics, had to earn her seal of approval before making its debut in Dig Dig. Our customers have… continue reading
PLAY Today, BUILD Tomorrow
In today’s world, where the cost of living seems to climb higher than a crane on a skyscraper, it’s becoming clear that thriving without a trade or skill is like trying to build a house without a hammer. But let’s not dwell on the negatives—after all, we’re here to play, right? The truth is, while… continue reading
Behind the Scenes at Dig Dig: A Family Journey
I love telling the story of my family’s collaboration on my entrepreneurial ventures. Dig Dig is the definition of a family- run business. I have managed to “drag” all of my kids, my wife, and my sister into business. Be careful, if you get to close to me, I might pull you in too! This… continue reading
Time
What does your little construction kiddo really want? Your time. But we’re not talking about the kind of time where you’re nodding along to their stories while sneakily checking your phone. No, we mean the “Let’s turn the living room into a construction site with couch cushion bulldozers and blanket sink holes” kind of time…. continue reading
Construction Critters: The Dino World of Toy Machinery
Welcome to the jungle of toy construction critters, where knowing your excavators from your front loaders is as crucial as differentiating a T-Rex from a Velociraptor when your kiddo is in their “dinosaur phase.” Just like those prehistoric creatures, each piece of construction machinery has its unique habitat, diet (dirt), and roar (engine sound). Let’s… continue reading
Grandpa-ing
The eclipse weekend was the most memorable weekend of my life! Jennifer and I, navigating the journey of becoming grandma and grandpa, welcomed all our kids and grandkids, transforming our home into a bustling hub of family activity. Saturday turned into an impromptu family work day since our Dig Dig employees were off on spring… continue reading
Wife’s Birthday Present
March 20th is a significant date in our home – it marks my wife Jennifer’s birthday, and this year, she’s hitting the milestone of the big double nickel! However, over time, we’ve veered away from traditional gift-giving practices after I exchanged a craftsman socket set gift for a John Deere riding lawn mower. Our gift-giving… continue reading
