CoolMom 3rd Annual Holiday Toy Swap 'n' Sale November 13, 2010

Imagine how it will feel to clean your closets, get a head start on your holiday shopping, save money, shop locally, AND tread lightly on our planet!

CoolMom has partnered with Family Works for this year's Toy Swap 'n' Sale. Help CoolMom communities tread lighter on the planet this holiday season and raise funds for two very deserving organizations.

WHY: CoolMom wants to help families reduce spending and their carbon footprint this holiday season. From Thanksgiving to New Years Day, household waste in the United States increases by more than 25%. By buying locally used toys instead of newly packaged toys purchased at several stores throughout the state or country, families can reduce their travel fuel consumption and reduce their impact on our recycling and landfill centers. Buying quality used toys also saves families money, which helps in these tough economic times.

There are 2 ways to participate:
1. Donate gently used toys, baby gear and books before the sale & receive a $5 credit (by placing your name in the donation bag) towards your purchase the day of the sale.
2. Nothing to donate? Show up and shop to your heart's content.
Please don't forget your reusable bags to collect your treasures. Cash and Check only.

*Donation Locations

Wallingford/Greenlake:
PCC Greenlake
Phinney Neighborhood Center
Small Faces Child Development Center
Greenwood Elementary
PCC Fremont
John Stanford International School (use N 42nd entrance)

The Greenwood/Ballard group meets the third Thursday of every month at the Greenwood Senior Center in Greenwood

Official Website: http://coolmom.org/toyswapnsale2010