It's time to check around your house for good quality used toys, sports clothes and products, and baby gear (no regular clothing or car seats for this event) with the goal to "Save Money, Learn ways to lower your holiday carbon footprint and Support Community!"

On Saturday, November 12th, from 9am to 2pm CoolMom and WestSide Baby are holding their 4th Annual Holiday Toy Swap 'n' Sale. The event will be in West Seattle at Fauntleroy Church, 9140 California Ave. SW (Barton & California) West Seattle.

At the event there will be information on how to make your holiday greener.

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 items before the sale & receive a $5 credit 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.

HOW:

1. De-clutter and detach from all the unused toys and gear in that closet/garage.

2. Bag up your items: toys, sports clothes and products, baby gear, etc. (no clothing or car seats)

3. Donate your items at one of our collection sites in West Seattle through November 8th

4. Include your name on your donation bag (or on a slip of paper inside the bag)

5. Receive a $5 credit towards your purchase on the day of the sale.

6. Come to the sale, redeem your credit, and shop!

*Donation Locations

PCC West Seattle (California)

Gatewood Elementary School (Myrtle)

Arbor Heights Elementary School (Arbor Heights)

Community School of West Seattle (Roxbury)

Pathfinder School (Delridge)

C&P Coffee (California and Findlay)

ABOUT COOLMOM
CoolMom is a Washington State Not-for-Profit 501(c)3 - organized to unite families to take action on climate change through education, lifestyle change, and advocacy.

The West Seattle Chapter of CoolMom meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7pm at C&P Coffee Company, 5612 California Ave SW, 98136.