ESCO » Nonprofit Discounts http://205.168.3.228/blog Esco Import Toys Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:39:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 The Ten Best Toys to Give to Charity http://205.168.3.228/blog/the-ten-best-toys-to-give-to-charity/ http://205.168.3.228/blog/the-ten-best-toys-to-give-to-charity/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:39:40 +0000 escoimports http://www.escoimports.com/blog/?p=207 When donating gifts and large quantities of children’s toys to charity, do you find that you get stuck finding wholesale child toys in bulk that would satisfy kids of all ages and both genders? It sounds daunting, but it is possible to experience the joy of giving to children’s charities without the hassle.

When you purchase in bulk from a child toy wholesale distributer, there are countless different gifts and toys to choose from. Buying from a wholesaler enables your organization to give the largest amount of toys to those in need while keeping your costs minimal. However, if your charity, church or hospital needs some guidance, we believe these are the ten best toys to give to children for charity.

Animal Toys
Young or old, everyone loves animals. Children in need can enjoy plush animal toys and small animal figurines such as reptiles, dinosaurs and farm animals.

Balls and Bounce Balls
Those less fortunate often don’t have this timeless way to have fun for hours. Balls and bounce balls enable kids to play catch, baseball and other sports.

Games and Puzzles
Children universally enjoy jigsaw puzzles, mazes and card games. When bought in bulk and donated to charity, these educational children’s toys offer hours of fun that stimulate creativity and imagination.

Music Toys
Every child needs music in their life, not just those that have the financial capabilities to do so. Wholesale flutes, harmonicas and toy instruments are a low-cost way to bring this important educational tool to charities.

Putty and Slime
It may be gooey and icky to adults, but children love to play with slime and putty. Bring some fun into their lives with different colors and styles.

Stickers
There are thousands of different ways children can use stickers. They can personalize their belongings and trade them with each other. You can even give stickers to help children decorate their other toys to make them personal and unique, enabling them to feel special.

Stationary and Journals
Children’s toys don’t always have to be interactive. How many of you remember having a diary as a child? Recording memories and observations is important at any age so journals make a wonderful children’s gift to donate.

Classic Toys
Classic toys are universally loved by everyone and will never go out of style. This makes them great to buy in bulk and give to large charitable organizations and children’s charities. These include yo-yos, building blocks and board games.

Bracelets
Bracelets can be purchased wholesale in styles that suit both young boys and girls. For example, animal rubber bands bracelets are very popular amongst all children. This donation is a sentimental treat and each child you gift this to will remember fondly your organization every time he or she wears it.

Glow and Grow Toys
Watch kids eyes light up as they play with toys that glow or toys that grow when dropped in water. These interactive treats will amuse and delight again and again. ]]> http://205.168.3.228/blog/the-ten-best-toys-to-give-to-charity/feed/ 0 Making the most of your carnival with toys and treats! http://205.168.3.228/blog/making-the-most-of-your-carnival-with-toys-and-treats/ http://205.168.3.228/blog/making-the-most-of-your-carnival-with-toys-and-treats/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:21:01 +0000 escoimports http://www.escoimports.com/blog/?p=172 Putting together a carnival for children or church carnival is a fantastic and fun way to bring a community together. Not only is your church fostering physical activity and play, but also you are doing it in a way that shows carnivals can be healthy and safe. Because organizations that foster togetherness and community through special events and non profit projects are so important, check with your children’s toy wholesale distributor for nonprofit discounts and incentives.

When putting together your carnival for the community, do you find the most stressful part to organize is not necessarily the rides and games, but the carnival prizes and toys for children? Luckily, we can help. We’ve handpicked the best children’s carnival toys for your church or organization. These toys are simple and loved by everyone (young and old alike). They are also low cost at a great value when purchased in bulk from your children’s toy wholesale distributor.
Plush animal toys
Have you ever been to a carnival or children’s event where plush animal toys were not prizes? We didn’t think so. Every child wants the special treat of bringing home a plush animal toy for children from a carnival. Plush farm animals and
Theme Toys
Consider providing child toys for your carnival that are themed to match each ride and attraction. For example, you can give out pirate toys for children at every pirate attraction. If your carnival includes a dinosaur attraction or ride offer dinosaur figurines as the prize and turn a fun game into an equally educational learning tool.
Small tokens and stickers
Small tokens such as animal rubber bands, bounce balls, card games and stickers are easy to buy in bulk, low cost and can be given to children as treats for winning carnival games, or as part of a Goody Bag for participating in the festivities. These tokens are extremely low cost when purchased in bulk from your toy wholesale company and will be appreciated by every child in your community.
Glow Toys
What is a carnival without a lot of glitter, lights and glowing treats?! Glowing toys, toys that light up and children’s toys that are covered in glitter are the perfect accessories to your church carnival.  Glow sticks are always a popular choice as are glow in the dark dinosaurs that can also compliment your carnival theme.
Novelty Toys
Carnivals are all about letting kids express themselves and be silly. The children’s toys and fun carnival toys you give to the kids should let them have fun and be silly. Novelty toys let them do that! Silly putty, slime and water guns provide amusement for hours. Joke and gag gifts like disappearing ink and rattlesnake noisemakers.
]]> http://205.168.3.228/blog/making-the-most-of-your-carnival-with-toys-and-treats/feed/ 0 Planning Gifts and Goodies for Children’s Parties http://205.168.3.228/blog/planning-gifts-and-goodies-for-children%e2%80%99s-parties/ http://205.168.3.228/blog/planning-gifts-and-goodies-for-children%e2%80%99s-parties/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:41:24 +0000 escoimports http://www.escoimports.com/blog/?p=135 For party planners and even parents who have decided to take on the task, planning a party for children can be daunting.  What treats and bulk toys should you buy? How much should you get? Are they safe? Toys for childrens parties and large gatherings should be planned for and ordered well ahead of time. This guide will help you plan a successful party for children using themed toys, low cost toys and wholesale novelty toys for children.
Party Themes
Before you buy anything, you must decide on a theme. Are you planning a birthday party for a little girl? A princess theme is always a hit. Animal themes are good for both boys and girls’ parties as well. Role-playing themes are also great for both genders and can compliment the favorite characters of the children. If the guest of honor loves pirates, you can create a party using pirate toys for children, such as eye patches, pirate hats, and other pirate novelty toys.  A party theme will help narrow down the types of child toys to buy in bulk for games, treats and goody bags.

Party Games
Before you decide what games to include in your party, it is best to know whether the majority of the party will be indoors or outdoors.  If your party is outdoors, choose a variety of games for physical play such as bouncy balls, sporting bats, table tennis, jumping ropes and hacky sacs. For indoor parties it is best to keep childrens toys handy that are interactive but do not involve a lot of physical activity.  These can include puzzles, card games, music toys for children and light up toys.

Goody Bags
For a child, one of the best aspects of a party is getting to take home a bag of treats. These treats are small, full of simple toys and treats, and are low cost toys when bought in bulk. This is where knowing your theme will also come in handy. For example, lets say you are making goody bags for a Princess themed party. You can fill goody bags with toy tiaras, toy jewelry and magic wands. For a Tea party, you can find excellent role-play gifs for goody bags such as tea party sets and cookies. Animal figurines make excellent party favors, as do Wild West sets for your cowboy themed party and gag gifts for the little jokester.

Remember when planning a child’s party and deciding what toys and novelty childrens gifts to buy in bulk, start with a theme in mind and build from there. It is best to know the interests and favorite toys of the children as well.  The games you choose, the decorations to purchase, and the goody bags you fill with novelty children’s gifts should all be central to your party theme.  If you have your theme, the rest should be a piece of cake!

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If you would like to inquire about your 10% discount with Esco Toys, please complete the short request form.

After review of your request by our management team, your 10% discount code will be emailed to you within 24-hours.

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