On a daily basis I look around my house and wonder why I have multiple bins, toy chests, and baskets full of toys. I try to conquer and organize, but the task is endless. Just yesterday I went through my son’s toys and got a bag together to donate, eliminating some of the clutter while thinking that the amount of toys my kid winds up with is astonishing, and it’ll just continue to grow if I don’t take a stand. Seems now I have an easy solution to my child’s toy hoarding issues: the CoolMom Holiday Toy Swap ‘N’ Sale right here in Wallingford.
The 3rd Annual CoolMom Toy Sale takes place this year on November 13, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Wallingford Boys and Girls Club, (1310 N. 45th Street.) The Toy Sale is now collecting gently used toys and books for the sale. When you donate, you will receive a $5 (maximum) credit towards the toy sale. Recycling your child’s toys is a great way to help others and the planet. Don’t worry if you’re not able to donate, you can still come to the sale and shop for inexpensive toys and gifts—just in time for the holidays. Make sure to bring your reusable bags and cash or checks.
According to CoolMom:
Shopping locally, purchasing non-packaged toys and reusing toys and baby gear truly fit the formula for reducing our carbon footprint. This is especially important at the end of the year because statistics show that during the holiday season, on average, US citizens produce 25 percent more trash compared to the rest of the year and the amount of energy used, on average, rises about 5 percent during the holiday season, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Help CoolMom make an outstanding statement for treading lightly on the planet this holiday season!
From now until November 11, there will be collection bins ready for your donations located at:
John Stanford International School
All proceeds will go towards supporting the CoolMom Organization and Family Works.
If your family has a larger item to donate such as a bike, please email Brooke at [email protected] and the CoolMom Toy Sale will arrange to pick up the item. Please make sure to bag all items and place a note with your name and number inside the bag, in order to receive the credit for your toy donations.