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Out with the Old
Ways to Recycle Toys
By Crystal Patriarche
If you have an in-home daycare provider or friends or family members that you visit often, it is a good idea to keep a set of toys at their house so you don't have to pack a bag each time you show up. Plus, you can have a more enjoyable visit while your child is occupied by the toys.
Check in your Yellow Pages, because there are many consignment shops across the nation that focus specifically on baby clothes and toys. Don't expect to be paid a ton of money, but if you have gently used items in good, clean, working condition this may be a good choice for recycling toys.
"For nice toys that are not damaged and we spent some cash on, we take them to Once Upon a Child or other shops and resell them," says JoBeth Cox, an Indiana mother of 4-year-old Peytan. "We usually get about $50 out of our offerings, but then I let Peytan buy something she has been wanting like an outfit, a game or a book."
One Sunday, my husband and I went to church with my grandparents, and we noticed that the nursery did not have many toys for toddlers. It was a small church with a minimal budget and was the perfect place for us to donate some toys and books that were in good condition.
There are many organizations and places in your community, including churches and hospitals, that accept and seek out toy donations. Before loading up a box of stuffed animals or used toys, however, check with te organization on their guidelines. Even though they rely on donations, some places do not accept used toys.
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Re: Out With the Old by Project Night Night on 11/14/2008 11:58PM
If you're looking for a way to recycle your stuffed animals or blankets try checking out Project Night Night! The Project Night Night organization basically provides a package, free of charge, to homeless children from birth to preteen who need our childhood essentials to feel secure, cozy, ready to learn and significant. Each Night Night Package contains a new security blanket, a children's book, and a stuffed animal -- all nestled inside a new canvas tote bag. For more information on donating or getting involved check out their Web site at www.projectnightnight.org!