The poor little people of our PLAN TOYS Eco-Town have forgotten to recycle, and as a result it has come back to 'eat' up their trees and green space.
We use this opportunity and play table display to generate awareness on the importance of recycling....
Need more inspiration?
Visit a Landfill (via video online) - we feel as though TOO MANY people set their garbage out on the sidewalk for pickup, then forget about it, but where is it actually going??
How to Recycle Anything (from Real Simple Magazine) - from Aerosol cans, to crayons, to jet skis, to keys, to Tyvek envelopes and everything else you can imagine
Earth911.org is a GREAT resource to help you find things like info about recycling in your town, 40 tips for the 40th Earth Day, how to recycle, and much, much more
We believe there is no excuse for NOT recycling: in today's times it is more and more accessible, recycling centers are user friendly, it's NOT a difficult thing, and it's the right thing to do for our planet and future generations. Lastly, don't forget to check out our extensive selection of Earth Friendly toys, from companies that put the environment right up there with making a profit.
Another line of products that sticks out in my mind from the NY Toy Fair, is a craft kit company called The Little Experience. They have just arrived at KidsTravelHappy.com, and we feel they will be very popular.
Here are a few things that we really like:
The kits are complete, meaning, buy a kit, and you won't need anything else to assemble it. For example, if scissors are needed, they are included.
There are many different levels of kits, from kits for the the 3-8 year olds, to kits for those 8-12, and some in between.
There are things to stitch, glue, create, and knit.
They are great for girls and boys.
The packaging is irresistibly cute, economically priced, and recyclable.
When the project is completed, there's a new friend to take along.
Most importantly, for our site, they are perfect to take along! They are also perfect for a rainy day, to give as a gift, or for homeschooling families.
Here are a few of the kits (click on the image or kit name for more details and pricing)
If you are like me, it's back to school time (well, in a couple of weeks, but it'll all be here too soon). I know some kids are already back, but up here in Maine, we still have a few precious days!
Anyway, I wanted to get a little info out there about some of the fun Back to School items we have at KidsTravelHappy.com - for lunch packing, recess, after school, and things in between.
We've made a new category to make these easy to searchback to school", one category of which is "lunch & drink holders". We've got some fun ones. Make sure to check out Crocodile Creeks adorable Stainless Steel water bottles for just $9.99. We love the Laptop Lunch systems from Obentec. They are an excellent way to save plastic bags, and other 'disposables'. I shutter to think about all of the waste generated by pre-packed snacks, and drinks for kids' lunches - convenient, but not so friendly to the landfills. Laptop Lunch Bento Boxes come with an outside Main container, 5 smaller container, 2 lids, a Laptop Lunch User Manual/Recipe Idea book, and a stainless steel fork and spoon set. Upgrade this to the Complete Lunch Kit and get the insulated 'laptop' case that easily contains the boxes, as well as the additional BPA-free water bottle. The insulated case also has a mesh pocket for an ice pack (note: ice pack is NOT included).
The Boxes and the Complete Kits come in various colors, and we are giving away a COMPLETE Laptop Lunch System in Pink this week in honor of Back to School. (and, if the winner REALLY doesn't want pink, we're flexible!) It's easy to WIN. There are several ways to earn entries, and we welcome as many or few as you care to
become a follower of the BLOG (on the right-hand column)
What better way to help teach your kids about alternative energy than with toys from Plan Toy's Eco-Line? We're giving away a set valued at $65, the Plan City Natural Wood Eco-Home.
There are so many cool components to the set. Wind Turbines, Solar Panels and the Living Roof are clean sources of energy used in this PlanCity Eco Home. Power storage and a Grey Water Tank are added to eco play enjoyment.
The set also includes
2 figures
an Electric Scooter
furniture for 2 rooms.
close up of the wind turbine - close up of the solar panels
Would you like to win one?! One lucky winner will receive the Eco-Home Set, and FREE standard shipping within the U.S. We always extend the FREE shipping offer to any additional items you care to order, but, of course, there is no obligation to do so.
It's easy, here are several ways you earn entries
follow us on Twitter, comment here with your twitter name so we can check
tweet and include @kidstravelhappy as proof, and comment here that you tweeted
go to our home page and join our newsletter (sign up is lower LEFT of screen)
leave a comment about what 'earth friendly' things your family does on a regular basis
visit this link and then comment & let us know what other Eco-Town set you would add to supplement the Eco-Home
blog about this giveaway, and leave a comment here with the link (this is worth 5 entries, so leave 5 comments about it)
Remember, basically, you should leave a comment for every way you participate so that you earn the proper entries, we will check links etc.
WINNER to be ANNOUNCED on July 1st, with help from Random.org (yes, we will soon have a comment counter, but until then, we do count comment order manually!). Entries received until June 30th at 11:59PM Eastern Time.Come visit our shop in Bethel, Maine - we have an entire Eco-Town play table (above) to play with!
NOTE: this is recommended for kids ages 3 and up. This is a brand new toy, with slight box wear, and is intended for use by the recipient (or recipient's child!). By entering you agree that this is for your use, and that it is NOT to be sold via eBay or other means. If winner does not claim prize within 1 week of announcement, we will draw another winner. We will contact via the email given (as well as post here), so please use a valid email if you want to be able to find out if you won.
Thanks for playing and good luck. (my boys want ME to win this giveaway LOL!)
The poor little people of our PLAN TOYS Eco-Town have forgotten to recycle, and as a result it has come back to 'eat' up their trees and green space.
