Earth Day is Fri. Apr. 22 this year and if you’re looking for easy ways to show our planet some love, you’ve come to the right place. While topics like climate change may seem overwhelming, everyone can do their part by something as simple as recycling.
To make turning trash into treasure as easy as can be, lots of family-friendly companies have partnered with Terracycle, a social enterprise currently in 21 countries that is diverting tons of waste away from landfills. Keep scrolling to see how you can be a part of this movement with brands you already use, not to mention companies that have their own programs in the works.
Mon Coeur New Again Program
Clothing brand Mon Couer wants parents to send their used clothes back to be up or downcycled. The New Again Program offers 40% off your next purchase for sending in used clothing, which will reduce waste and over usage of fabrics and keep items out of landfills.
Once Upon a Farm
All those baby food, smoothies and applesauces pouches an be easily recycled with Terracycle. Clean them out, dry them off and ship off so they can be sorted and pelletized––ready for a new life.
Cerebelly
Food pouches are super convenient, especially for on the go, but they add up quickly. If you're at a loss for what to do with them, head to Terracycle to snag a printable label! Add it to a box of used pouches, ship and repeat.
Hasbro
Tired of storing old games and toys? Recycle them! Hasbro's recycling program takes your kiddos old My Little Pony, Play-Doh, GI Joe and more and transforms them into things like play spaces, park benches and flower pots so they can continue to bring joy.
Honest Drink Pouch
Kiddos love their juice! Rather than tossing in the trash, save up the aluminum and plastic pouches (you can even keep the straws!) for recycling. Make sure the pouches are empty before shipping. When they are received, they'll be melted into hard plastic so they can be reshaped into something new again.
Spin Master
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The new Spin Master Recycling Program gives a second life to your toys. All you have to do is sign up on the TerraCycle program page and mail in your old toys. Your old toys will be cleaned and melted into hard plastic so they can have a new lease on life by being made into items like park benches and picnic tables.
Gerber
Gerber
There are tons of Gerber products you can recycle, like baby food packaging (but no glass!), shrink labels, plastic containers, plastic lids, flexible plastic pouches and small and large hook Gerber baby clothing hangers. Once you have a full box of products, just send in with a free label and your products will be recycled free of charge.
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise! dolls are super fun, but they come with a ton of wrapping! Now you don't have to wonder what to do with it all. Just pack it up and ship to Terracycle and they'll do the rest.
Colgate
Don't toss those old toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes into the trash! Check out the simple programs from Terracycle where you can drop off in person or mail in so those old products don't end up in a landfill.
Carter's
Carter's has recently partnered with Terracycle to bring you Kidcycle, a way to recycle old baby and kids clothes. Not only can you send them in or drop off for free, but all your packages can even earn you Rewarding Moments points, too!
Target Car Seat Trade In
Target
A few times a year Target's car seat trade-in keeps millions of pounds of plastic from landfills. All you have to do is drop off your old seat at a participating Target location, get a coupon and rest easy that you're saving the planet, one seat at a time.
Nordstrom BEAUTYCYCLE
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We mamas have tons of products that could end up in the trash––or get recycled! Nordstrom's BEAUTYCYCLE program takes packaging from haircare, skincare, makeup and more so it doesn't head to a landfill. You can help them reach their goal of recycling 100 tons of packaging!
Stasher
Stasher bags already keeps tons of waste out of landfills, but even they don't last forever. When you send them in for recycling, they'll be. cleaned and ground into a crumb-like powder which is used for playground, athletic field or track ground cover.
Teva
Send your beloved Teva sandals on one last adventure through TevaForever. The recycling program turns them into melted hard plastic so they can go on to live in athletic and playground tracks.
VTech & LeapFrog
When your little has outgrown their fave learning or electronic toy, recycle it! The free program will melt down your old toys and transform them into materials used in new playground and park equipment.
Do you already have the Black Friday shopping itch? Well thanks to Amazon’s Early Black Friday event, you don’t have to wait for the post-Thanksgiving extravaganza to get a head start on your list.
The online mega-retailer has already released so many deals, we can barely list them all. Shoppers can save big on everything from beauty, toys, electronics, Amazon devices, fashion and home plus get tons of inspo thanks to the Holiday Prep Shop. Plus, you can save even more on some major Epic Deals that change daily! Keep scrolling to see the biggest categories with the hottest sales.
Audible: Non-members will receive 46% off the first four months of Audible Premium Plus. Membership includes one credit a month
Amazon Music: Beginning mid-October, new customers can get three months free for a limited time.
Amazon Fresh: Between November 10-16, when customers buy two Amazon Kitchen holiday sides—from green beans to stuffing—for Amazon Fresh delivery, including same-day, or at an Amazon Fresh store, they will receive 20% off of these holiday favorites.
Wondery+: Beginning in mid-October, new customers can sign up for three months free of the premium ad-free podcast subscription.
Amazon First Reads: In October, Prime members will be able to download two titles from Amazon First Reads.
Peppa Pig is coming to LEGOLAND—with a brand-new first of its kind theme park! Your kiddo can spend the day with their fave characters, see live shows and explore interactive attractions. The Peppa-themed park is set to open inside the LEGOLAND Florida Resort on Feb. 24, 2022!
Even though the Winter Haven, Florida attraction is part of LEGOLAND, it’s a separately ticked theme park. Guests can buy Annual Passes to the Peppa Pig Theme Park as a standalone membership or as part of an inclusive pass to LEGOLAND Theme Park, LEGOLAND Water Park and other available Merlin Entertainment attractions.
What can expect from the Peppa Pig park? Mark Fisher, Group Chief Development Officer, Merlin Entertainment, said in a press release, “As one of the world leaders in location-based entertainment we are delighted to be creating this first-ever theme park dedicated to the wonderful world of Peppa Pig. We have already had great success with our immersive Peppa Pig World of Play attractions both here in the US and in Asia.”
Fisher continued, “Working with our partners at Hasbro, we are excited to be taking the next step in creating this fully immersive theme park, which will bring to life even more of the sights, sounds and experiences that family audiences know and love so much from Peppa’s world. It’s guaranteed to be a truly memorable day out for families and something to really look forward to visiting.”
Visit the Peppa Pig Theme Park website here for more details and to sign up for email updates!
If you’re ready to add a little whimsy to your beauty routine, you’ll love this new line from HipDot! The popular cosmetics company that’s known for its unexpected collaborations has partnered with Hasbro for a fun new game-based line. Whether you want to add a Monopoly money hue for your next business pitch or a Play-Doh neon pop for your next night out, these products are sure to please.
You have three different eyeshadow palettes to choose from: Monopoly Money Moves, Ouija or Play-Doh Super Color. Each comes in a case that riffs off the design of the actual games, including a mini Monopoly board! The palettes feature mattes and shimmers, with the addition of foils and glitters in the Monopoly set and satins and duochromes in the Ouija set.
The names of the colors might be the best part. Take Luxury Tax in the Monopoly set, which is a money green with sparkle pigment. Bubble Gum Pink is a medium pink satin in the Play-Doh set. And Seance is a reddish copper shimmer in the Oujia set.
If you can’t decide which one to buy, you can also buy all three for $74. They’re available now on Hipdot.com. All of the company’s products are vegan and cruelty-free, in addition to super fun. But if you’re interested, you might want to pull out your (real) bills because this new line is in high demand!
Calling all Target lovers! Now you can combine your love of the bullseye retailer and your prowess as a property owner in a whole new game: Target Monopoly!
Target and Hasbro are bringing shopping enthusiasts a limited edition version of Monopoly that you can finally get now. Monopoly: Target Edition plays the same way the OG version does, but with all the things that make Target the magical place it is.
Instead of buying property, you get to pick up Target items, and in typical Target Circle fashion you can earn tokens that will help you increase your savings. When you pass GO, go ahead and buy those items in your Target basket! To win, be the player with the most savings at checkout.
“Monopoly: Target Edition is the latest example of how we are always exploring new ways to spark moments of joy with all of our guests within our curated assortment of fan-favorite and Target-exclusive games and toys,” says Nik Nayar, senior vice president, hardlines, Target.
The limited edition game is available now stores and Target.com.
You’ll send your kids to hog heaven by taking them to Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure, a live, family-friendly musical experience coming to US cities starting in September. The 60-minute show includes singalong songs, dancing, games and surprises.
In this brand-new show featuring life-size puppets of our favorite cartoon crew, Peppa heads out on a camping trip in the woods with her brother George and school friends Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. Daddy Pig is driving the bus, so he’s along for the outdoor adventures too.
Starting in Ottumwa, Iowa on September 11th, the show travels through Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and more states this autumn. Visit peppapigliveus.com for a partial list of tour dates. Additional dates and cities will be announced soon.
For tickets to the show and VIP Meet & Greet packages, visit peppapigliveus.com. And follow Peppa Pig Live on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for exclusive tour content.
The Looney Tunes characters your littles love, LeBron James and a host of other NBA stars will light up the small and big screen this summer in the newest Space Jam flick. Whether you’re all-in for the nostalgia of the Space Jam sequel or you can’t wait to share the animated basketball adventure with them, now you can extend the fun of Space Jam: A New Legacy with two family-friendly board games.
The new Monopoly edition (for ages eight and up) is packed with Space Jam artwork, cards, and more. The A New Legacy-based game also includes a plastic basketball hoop and launcher that fit onto the game board. Players can launch balls and sink baskets to earn points. Look for the game (suggested retail price of $24.99) at retailers nationwide, including Target.
Along with the new Monopoly edition, Hasbro will also debut a Space Jam: A New Legacy Connect 4 Shots game (for ages eight and up). This fun-filled pick pits the Tunes vs. the Goons, with players battling it out to line up four in a row. You can also find this new Connect 4 game ($19.99) at retailers nationwide and Target.
PJ Masks is celebrating National Superhero Day with a brand-new album! The new release is the fourth album to drop from your pre-k kiddo’s fave.
Hasbro’s global entertainment studio eOne and producers Pure West are the musical geniuses behind the episodic album “PJ Power Up.” This new addition joins “Heroes Forever,” “Here We Come,” and “Time to Be a Hero!”
photo courtesy of eOne
In honor of National Superhero Day, PJ Masks is releasing the first track from “PJ Power Up”—”Shine on Everyone.” Your littles can look forward to more tracks, with one released every Wednesday. Each track adds to the story, creating episodes for your child to follow. The final track, “Shout Hooray,” will debut Jun. 9.
The “PJ Power Up” tracks and release dates are as follows:
Apr. 28: “Shine on Everyone”
May 5: “Time to be a Hero”
May 12: “Go Cat Co”
May 19: “Let’s Fly”
May 26: “Lizard Machine”
Jun. 2: “Steal the Night”
Jun. 9: “Shout Hooray”
Choose your preferred music service to stream the first track from the album here!
Jurassic Park is back—just not on the big screen. The iconic original flick from the mega-popular franchise is the subject of a new Monopoly game.
From T. Rex to the velociraptors, your littles are all about the prehistoric world in the Monopoly: Jurassic Park Edition. Now you can join in with the dinosaur play in a way that’s fun for your entire fam!
Photo: Amazon
The Monopoly Jurassic Park Edition (for players eight-years and up) is based on the OG 90’s film so instead of buying railroads and building hotels, this game requires the players to secure the park. You’ll have to avoid the T. Rex’s rampage and activate the electronic gate to get paid.
The amount of money each player gets depends on whether the gate plays the movie theme or gives a major dino roar. Along with rushing away from a Rex on a rampage, players can also build fences and charge rent for dino protection.
As if that’s not enough, the Hasbro Gaming Tiger Electronics Jurassic Park LCD Video Game is also available for fans of the paleo fave. Retro game lovers will love this version that was inspired by the original handheld game of the 90’s.
Find Jurassic-themed Monopoly game on Amazon for $32.96, and the Tiger Electronics version at retailers nationwide beginning Aug. 1 for approximately $20.
Are you looking for a way to get your kiddos away from the screen? If swiveling their desk chair is the most activity they’ve gotten this week, there’s an exciting new Roblox game that will do just that! Wondering how that is possible?
The popular online game has just teamed up with Hasbro for a new version of Monopoly that will launch in late summer of 2021. Available now for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse, Monopoly: Roblox 2022 Edition board game will begin shipping in August.
For 2-6 players, ages 8 and up, players buy, sell, and trade some of their favorite Roblox experiences including Adopt Me!, Welcome to Bloxburg, Royale High, and more! The entire board is inspired by the Roblox game.
And if that’s not enough coolness for your little Roblox fans, Hasbro and Roblox recently teamed up to bring gamers IRL adventure awesomeness—Roblox-inspired NERF blasters! With themes representing some of the most epic Roblox games. There will also be NERF-inspired online Roblox themes later this year.