Wednesday, June 22, 2011

***EcoMom-Green Toys Flat Bed Review & GIVEAWAY***

To save my sanity I have always loved toys that have no batteries, flashing lights, carnival sounding music, or annoying high pitched voices. Toys that my kiddos have to use their imagination with.....and that don't drive us absolutely bonkers from all of the noise. 

As a mother of two very active boys, I want them playing with things that will help their imagination to blossom and grow.  Monkey does learn new things with battery powered toys......but these days with video games and movies sucking kids in, a lot of kids don't even know how to use their imagination and play with a simple non-noise making car without getting bored in two minutes.  

I have worked with EcoMom a few times before and am excited to work with them again. I love how they are concerned about keeping my family safe with what they sell instead of only being concerned about lining their pockets. Everything that they carry in their store is free of dangerous chemicals, all of their food is organic, skin care that is safe for the whole family, their toys are all safe and chemical free, and much much more.

I love Green Toys vehicles that EcoMom carries!! Especially their new Flat Bed Truck. Monkey thinks they are so much fun and will play with them for a long time!  My favorite thing about their toys is that they use recycled milk jugs as the main ingredient in creating all of their toys. Since all of their toys are made from recycled plastic, those milk jugs that you throw in your recycling bin might just end up being turned into a toy that can be played for many many years to come!

Green Toys are really an incredible concept. All of the toys that they make are made out of recycled milk jugs. Their packaging is all eco-friendly and made with recycled cardboard packaging without any anoying plastic wrapping or twist ties to get off before the toy can be played with. With every pound of milk jugs that is recycled the saved energy equals to 3000 AAA batteries and saves enough electricity to run a laptop computer for a month!

""Gentlemen (and ladies) start your environmentally responsible engines! The Green Toys™ Flatbed Truck with Race Car is on the move. This sturdy blue truck hauls our sleek red hot rod on its back, and has a flatbed that tilts up to allow the car to roll off. These eco-conscious vehicles are made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk containers that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. No BPA, PVC, phthalates, or external coatings."
The thing that I love about green toys products is the fact that they are so sturdy. The plastic is really super thick so you don't need to worry about it breaking (unless you run it over by a car......but any toy would break from that) They will survive many trips down the stairs, being left outside, being thrown across the yard, played with in the pool and so much more. We all know all of the abuse that kids give their toys!! With all of the pounding and banging that it is going to get with two little boys I know that it isn't going to break.

I love that the flat bed truck actually comes with something to tow on it and that the flat bed part tilts down so that the car can roll off. The race car is very sleek and speedy looking and is built to last just like the flat bed.  Monkey is sort of vehicle crazy so the more cars we have the better. When the set arrived at out door he was bouncing off of the walls wanting to open it and be able to play with it.  He especially loves playing with the flat bed and zooming it around the house and dumping piles of toys off of it around the house.  The race car usually get played with by baby D. He doesn't have a clue what he is supposed to so with it, but loves it none the less!
If you are looking for extremely durable eco-friendly toys that are super fun these are the ones to get! Head over to EcoMom and check out all of the other toys that they have for every age of child.
Eco Mom also offers their "EcoPass"
The EcoPass is a simple way to save on EcoMoms entire inventory. If you're ready to save on every purchase, EcoPass is your ticket.  All you have to do is pay an annual fee of $99 and you can get 15% off of every order that you make from EcoMom as well as free shipping on all orders. The EcoPass will pay for itself in as few as 4 orders and will only cost you $8.25 per month in the long run.
You will also get:


  • Advance looks at new products.You get to help us decide which products we sell. Your voice will be heard and represented.
  • Exclusive offers and promotions. On the Daily Deal and select new products, you get the opportunity to buy them before any one else, plus you get to suggest which products you think should be promoted with the reward of even greater savings.

EcoMom has offered all of my readers a 15% discount on anything from their store! Just use the discount code (SBB593) to receive your discount.
WIN HERE!!!

One (1) winner will receive a $15 gift certificate to EcoMom to buy anything that they would like!
MANDATORY ENTRY:  
First you need to be/become a public follower of my blog and then head over to EcoMom tell me another item that you would love to have.
(Mandatory entry has to be done before ANY others are valid)
Be sure you leave me your email address in your comments so I can contact you if you win.  Your blogger profile also must be public so that I can make sure that you are actually following.
EXTRA ENTRIES: 
2 Entries Each-Subscribe by E-Mail
3 Entries-Grab my blog button and let me know where you put it 
2 Entries-Blog about this giveaway (Must be a NEW blog post and link back to this giveaway and to EcoMom)
1 Entry Per-Enter in my other current giveaways (1 entry per) 
5 Entries-Sign up for Swagbucks through my referral link.  Just click below and sign-up!!
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1 Entry-Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway (you may tweet 4 times daily-must be at least 2 hours apart-you must leave a comment with the link for each tweet)
 EcoFriendly & Organic
Win a $15 gift card to EcoMom
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 #Eco #giveaway http://tinyurl.com/6j7kdck (7/20)

1 Entry- Like EcoMom on Facebook. Leave them a comment on their page letting them know what you would love to have of theirs. Leave me your first name and last initial so that I can make sure that you follow if you win.
1 Entry- Follow @EcoMomCEO on twitter- Let me know what your twitter name is.
1 Entry- Sign up for EcoMom's Newsletter
 
This giveaway will close on July 20th, 2011 at Midnight CST and is open to U.S. and Canadian addresses only. The winner will be drawn via random.org - Winner will be contacted by email when their name is drawn and will be given 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is drawn. I will also post the winner to this blog when their name is drawn.   
 
Thank you to EcoMom who provided us with the previously stated product/s at no cost in exchange for our review and will also be providing the winners item/s as well! I was not given any monetary compensation for writing this review. The product itself did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. I was under no obligation to write a positive review . The views and opinions expressed in this blog are purely my own and any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified by the above mentioned store, PR,or product designer. Others may have a different opinion on the same product but this is mine.

136 comments:

  1. gfc aperry
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  8. I like EcoMom on FB as Anne Loyd and I told them what I liked.

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  9. I follow EcoMom on Twitter as Anneliz702.

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  11. I follow you on GFC! I love the selection of puzzles on Ecomom!!

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  15. I Follow @EcoMomCEO on twitter-

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  16. I follow via GFC and would love to have Kissaluvs Organic Cotton/Hemp Fitted Diaper (Newborn)

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  17. I follow via GFC as Yesenia and I would love the Melissa & Doug Wooden Shapes Sorting Cube.
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  23. I entered the EcoMom gift card giveaway.
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  26. DT #3 on 6/23: http://twitter.com/#!/shmel424/status/83966307485233152

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  27. I'd love to try the Baby BeeHinds Hemp One Size Fitted Diaper. Or I could try the Lafe's Organic Baby Foaming Baby Shampoo and Wash, Nature Babycare ECO Wash for Baby or Angel Baby Shampoo and Body Wash in my search for a baby wash that doesn't irritate my girls' excema.
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  33. Follow #ecomomceo on Twitter
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  34. I'd love to try some of the snacks for my kids like the yo drops!
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  36. I follow you with GFC
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  37. follow you and tweeted
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  39. I would love to have some gDiapers Little gPants in Gooseberry Purple!
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  40. subscribe by email #1
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  42. follow ecomomceo on twitter @skgaff
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  44. entered go green pocket diaper giveaway
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  48. I follow via GFC and would also love to have the gDiapers Little gPants from there

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  49. I publicly follow you on GFC; Carriedust & I would love to have the Baby BeeHinds Wool Cover - Orange Burst.
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  50. I subscribe to your email; CarrieDust@yahoo.com
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  51. I subscribe to your email; CarrieDust@yahoo.com
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  52. I tweeted about this giveaway; @CarrieDust
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  56. entered kolkraft stroller
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  57. I like the Baby Behind wool covers.
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  58. Subscribed via email 1 (forgot to put that I follow via GFC in the last entry!)
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  59. Follow you on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Dolphin4176/status/85518505096654849
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  63. Entered the Rubbermaid GA
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  64. Entered the Kolcraft GA
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  67. Follow your blog. I'd love to have an organic moby wrap
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  69. Follow @EcoMomCEO on twitter. @momtoemmett
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  70. Already signed up for EcoMom's Newsletter
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  71. I Like the Ms Food Face Ceramic Plate

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  72. I entered the kolcraft giveaway

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  73. I entered the Rubbermaid giveaway

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  74. I follow on Twitter and tweeted

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  75. following Ecomom on twitter as Halleelujahmom

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  77. I would love the Earth Mama Booby Tubes! I follow using GFC as Andrea G.

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  78. I'm an email subscriber.

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  80. I follow you on Twitter as @G_Andrea_

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  81. I like EcoMom on Facebook as Andrea Grupe. I left a comment letting them know I'd love the Booby Tubes!

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  82. I follow EcoMom on Twitter as @G_Andrea_

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  83. I signed up for the EcoMom newsletter.

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  84. I would get some Organic Baby pouches
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  91. I love plum organics products for my toddler. I think I'd go with the Plum Organics mashup fruit and veggie smoothies
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  92. Like Ecomom on Facebook as Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More. Told them what I liked and told them I was visiting from your blog
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    (PS forgot to mention in mandatory comment that I already follow with GFC--Angie)

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  93. I entered your Kolcraft stroller giveaway
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  94. Follow you on twitter as @angiewith3 and Rt'd giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/angiewith3/status/88020795741306880

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  95. Follow Ecomom on twitter as @angiewith3
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  96. I would also like to have some of their new Plum Organics pouches ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  97. follow you and tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/MissOsMom/status/88748300219596800 ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  98. Follow @EcoMomCEO on twitter MissOsMom ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  99. Signed up for EcoMom's Newsletter ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  102. I'm a public follower of your blog.
    I would also love to have a Baby BeeHinds Hemp One Size Fitted Diaper.

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  103. I'm subscribed via email. #1

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  104. I'm subscribed via email. #2

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  105. I like Ecomom on facebook and left them a comment.
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  106. I signed up for EcoMom's Newsletter.

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  107. I follow via GFC and I would love to have the Melissa and Doug Doorbell House, Green Toys Chef Set, and the Jack Rabbit Creations Magnetic Circus Truck

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  108. I subscribe via email
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  109. I subscribe via email
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  110. I follow you on Twitter and I tweeted, http://twitter.com/#!/laprochaine/status/89860101241962498
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  111. I like Ecomom on FB and I updated my FB
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  112. I follow ecomom on twitter, laprochaine

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  113. I publically follow your blog and i would like to have Melissa and Doug Multi-Level Solid Wood Dollhouse

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  114. your button is on my blog http://allison-reynolds.blogspot.com/

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  115. I follow ecomom on twitter my twitter name is SouthernMomma_

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  116. I liked ecomom on facebook and wrote on their wall my intials are AMR

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  117. I tweeted about your giveaway
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  118. entered cloud b twilight turtle giveaway
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  119. I'm following your blog publicly via GFC. I visited EcoMom, and if I were to win, I'd buy the GroVia Newborn AIO! Thanks

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  120. I entered your Kolcraft Stroller giveaway

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  121. tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/MissOsMom/status/90968879169413120 ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  122. entered in the cloud b giveaway ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  128. We totally agree on the importance of imagination and pretend play! Sometimes it's better to dial down the tech toys. In this case, simple is better! Thanks so much for your review!

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  129. Melissa and Doug Products could use some work..We bought the shape sorter for christmas and not 2 weeks later the top split. Now there is no top and 3 blocks are basically useless. Also the paint on the blocks doesn't stay on very well. We ordered about ten differen M&D products and really aren't happy with quality, size or construction. The paints on most of their products is already coming off or chipping away. The wood on some has broken or splintered away. Now I must say our daughter is 11 months old and not rough on any of them.

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