Loot Lady Trying to Go Green

In many small ways I have been trying to do our part espeically by recycling as much packaging as possible. But lately we have been making extra efforts and are no longer using plastic bags in our store front. You can leave with your parcels in a nice paper bag, a reusable bag or one of our recycled boxes.

Other efforts include Green Product Options, Re Usable bags instead of Cellophane on the loots, Paper Bags instead of Cellophane and donation loot bag options.

But when I was approached by 2 Mom's with a Littlerless Lunch Bag solution.. I thought this is a product I can support.

Litterless Lunch's Made Easy Invented by 2 Canadian Mom's these Brown Bags are such a hit they are even going to the Oscars as part of the 2011 Gift Baskets for the Celebritites. Now you can have one too! For School or Work these lunch bags have everything you need and nothing you don't.

Brown Bag It & Save the Planet

Compact Padded Thermal Compartment (perfect for keeping cheese strings or yogurt COLD or hot chocolate HOT) Padding keeps fruit from bruising BPA/Lead Free, PEVA lined bag Front Pocket for lunch money, school forms Small Clear Zippered compartment includes cutlery or can be used for an epi pen Bottle Compartment & Stainless Steel Bottle Large Clear Zippered compartment (comes with plastic container but fits many other container choices) adjustable strap & handle for easy carrying

Customize your Brown Bag Choose from a wide variety of front washable vinal stickers. Paisly Blue or Pink Pink Polka Dots Butterfly Hockey Pucks Soccer Skateboarders Skull/bones Race Car & more

It's Our Valentines Draw!

Win a Special Valentine Loot Bag

Click Here to Enter:

Valued at $50.00 Custom designed for your family.

Draw to be held Feb. 10th 2011

Winner will be notified by email *prize includes direct shipping

(one winner will be selected at random)

How to Choose Loot Bags

So many people come in our loot bag area with their list of kids.. many know exactly what they want and others need a little help. Here is some basics that I go by:

Kids under 2 yrs.. keep it safe with board books, age appropriate items one or two things rather than little things. (choking hazards)
- bath items are also a great choice for this age group

Kids 3-6yrs
- it is the age of " I want what you have", so either get them all the same or give the boys one style and girls another.
- books are a great choice with a few smaller toys for that instant play value. Watch for books that are age appropriate (many are not independent readers yet and so story books are best - quiz books etc. are better for older kids)

Older Kids 7-11
- trust their judgment... if they like it, there friends will too.
- they can handle getting different loots bags geared to each child
- love all the little things (even though many parents don't)
- activity oriented things are perfect (boys love building, girls and crafts)

Don't sweat the small stuff.. I often see too much worry over the colour of a 10 cent item.. when the kids will love the blue or the red one. If you are not sure.. ask for help. That is what we are here for. Judy and I have worked with kids in two Toronto School Daycares for over 20 yrs each.. and we know what's hot, what they will enjoy and what will last. When we get your emails on how much the kids enjoyed their gifts or loots.. we love it! While we miss working directly with the kids.. we do enjoy hearing all about it.

Store update: It's the second week of January and so we are taking down our Christmas Decor and setting up all our new Love Webkinz for Valentines! Hope to see you in our store soon.