If you have a child, you are most likely aware of PBS Kids. PBS Kids is responsible for bringing amazing television shows, apps and activities to children, most of which can be accessed for free. Examples of some of my favorite PBS Kids television shows include Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Peg + Cat, Dinosaur Train and Wild Kratts. 

Aside from the toys that feature their beloved characters that are already prominent in the toy aisles, beginning November 1, 2014, PBS Kids will launch their own line of toys exclusive to Whole Foods Supermarket.

Toys will include:

• Race cars, stacking cups, a submarine, and a seaplane from Green Toys that are made entirely from recycled milk jugs here in the United States
• Small wooden vehicles from Maple Landmark that include a dump truck, police car, fire truck, school bus, ambulance, airplane and racecar
• 40 different plush or stuffed animals from Aurora
• Additional wooden toys feature various shape sorters featuring a produce truck, aquatic animal rescue and a safari expedition vehicle. There is even a wooden sandwich stacker toy, complete with a pickle for the top!

PBS has partnered with eco-friendly companies to design earth-friendly toys that include non-toxic materials, safe inks, and housed in packaging made from recycled materials.

As a parent roaming the aisles of retail stores and supermarkets there are many times when we impulsively buy our children items, so that making it through the trip is bearable for everyone involved, with as little amount of drama as possible. Instead of feeling guilty that you just bought your child another toy, consider it a donation back to an organization that has provided so much to invest in the future of all children.

 Many companies are doing an outstanding job of using their resources to help give back to the community. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these toys will continue to support PBS Kid's mission to "build knowledge, critical thinking, imagination, curiosity and success in children." Whole Foods market will also donate a portion of the proceeds to their organization the Whole Kids Foundation.

We love PBS Kids in our house. Life is busy and hectic for all of us and if we are craving a little downtime, as a parent I trust the media that my child consumes with PBS Kids programming. My son has learned about prehistoric dinosaurs, embarked on animal adventures, celebrated the birth of Daniel Tiger's baby sister Margaret Tiger and learned basic math principles, all while giggling through the process. 

Ugga Mugga PBS Kids. 

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