Are your closets and toy chests turning into an avalanche of unused toys? Will the must have educational toy purchased in November and December be another unused toy in April? Where will you put all of the toys?

2.6 billion Toys will be purchased this year at a cost of more than $20 billion. A majority of these toys will clutter closets or worse end up in the garbage even though they are still in like new condition. Save time, money, and reduce the clutter.  It is time to manage the toy clutter and try a toy swap. Go through your child's unused toys, books and videos.  Make two piles.  One pile of toys you want to lend out and a pile you want to get rid of.  Then make a list of what toys, books, or videos you desire to borrow or trade.  We will have two toy swaps….one to give away toys and one to borrow toys.  Our toy swap will easily find a new home for toys your kids don't play with anymore, and replace them with new toys your children might be interested in playing with.

After the toy swap, we will discuss your child’s favorite toys and the “best toys of 2007”.  The holidays are on their way.  What is Santa bringing to your house????

Toy Swap Guidelines:  Please read the following rules to keep the trade fair and fun!!!

1.        Make sure the toy you want to swap is in working condition…is it a toy you would give your own child?

2.       Check the toy for pieces and cleanliness….again ask, “is this a toy I would let my child play with?”

3.       If you plan on only lending your toy out, we will have a sign out sheet but please place initials or name on the toy, book or video.

4.         It is between the toy owner and borrower to decide when the toy will be returned and what will happen if the toy is misplaced or broken.