Before you toss out that "old" costume or head to the store to buy a new one, plan to participate in National Costume Swap Day with Macaroni Kid on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 8:00am-9:30am.
Yes, this is a the same day as the Salmon Days Parade, but you'll be done swapping before the parade even starts! Plus Small Threads is conveniently located near two of the shuttle stops, so plan to swap, shop, and then hop a ride to the big parade!
Yes, this is a the same day as the Salmon Days Parade, but you'll be done swapping before the parade even starts! Plus Small Threads is conveniently located near two of the shuttle stops, so plan to swap, shop, and then hop a ride to the big parade!
Here's what we know. National Costume Swap Day is about showing our children a better way to celebrate! Because something as simple as a costume swap does make a difference. "Swapping the costumes of only half of the children who celebrate Halloween would reduce annual landfill waste by 6,250 tons!"
Admittedly, swapping costumes is a shift in the way kids think; it has become the norm to decide what you "want to be" and then head to the nearest box store and buy a new costume. A swap offers children the chance to make a costume decision with an open-mind and possibilities laid out before them! Dare I say it may even be reminiscent of those times you raided your parent's closet to put together a costume ... you know, back in the day!
Here's the bottom line: Halloween has become a holiday filled with traditions that are unhealthy for our children and our planet. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to serve as role models.
Participating in a costume swap not only encourages celebrating in a way that is healthier and more earth-conscience, but it also empowers our children to think about how small changes can have a big impact. All while still having fun!
A costume swap is recycling at its most fun. Kids get new-to-them costumes, and parents get to save money and the planet. National Costume Swap Day is the brainchild of Corey and Lynn, moms living right here in Issaquah, and founders of a grassroots, non-profit known as Green Halloween®. For the past three years Macaroni Kid has partnered with Small Threads, Adventure Kids, and CleanScapes to bring this event to our community with DROP-SWAP-SHOP, and we can't wait to do it again this year!
Here's how ...
Anytime between now and October 3rd, participants are encouraged to drop off swap-able costumes during business hours at one of these locations:
Small Threads for Kids | 1480 NW Gilman Blvd # 3 | Issaquah
CleanScapes Store in Gilman Village | 317 NW Gilman Blvd, #22 | Issaquah
In exchange for costume(s) you will be given a Swap Ticket to be brought back for the event on October 4th from 8:00 am to 9:30 am at Small Threads for Kids.
If you’re a little reluctant to give swapping a try, local businesses are providing great incentives. In addition to swapping, you can also shop with 20% discount off purchases at Small Threads and get a discount at Adventure Kids Playcare. To make sure you get to the swap on time, AKP is opening early at 7:00 am. If you're new to AKP, be sure you've filled out 1st Visit Forms. Both offers are only valid during the event on October 4, 2014.
If you are a community business interested in participating as a sponsor (including our Swag Bag program), please contact Dana at danav@macaronikid.com.
