T is for Toy

I found this cute little handmade bear hanging in a tree at my son's daycare. It was a part of The Toy Society project. Too cool!

I feel terrible to just now be acknowledging the awesome social experiment I unwittingly became a part of the week after Valentine’s Day. As I left the parking lot of my son’s daycare, I noticed something hanging in a tree. Being my curious self, I pulled over and investigated.

There was this cute little teddy bear in a Ziploc baggie with a tag that said “Take Me Home. I’m Yours.” I obliged, and pulled the baggie out of the tree. Inside, there was a tag with further instructions to let The Toy Society know that it had been rescued. I was so excited! My 4-year-old son was even more delighted to get his hands on it when I picked him up that afternoon. He dragged the little bear to his brother’s Cub Scout banquet.

Anyway, thanks, Toy Society (and the local crafter who made and hid the toy)! You made our day, and inspired me to want to get involved. I’m just not sure I can take on another craft… I have scrapbooking and an awesome book I got for Christmas called A is for Apron. For some reason I feel the need to stitch some aprons of all things. But I will bookmark your site for later. Keep up the good work.

“The Toy Society is a small project spreading the love throughout the streets. Nothing to it really, just a bunch of handmade toys looking for a nice home.”