There's never a dull moment at Journeys of The Zoo, especially when the courier arrives. The kids rush to the window in anticipation of things in pretty packages with new and exciting experiences inside. This weeks surprise received tons of squeals when a colourful cardboard box complete with handle arrived. It was...
My Pretty Playhouse from Cascades!
Cascades is a Canadian company based out of Quebec. Not only is this product sustainable as it's made from 100% recycled cardboard but the packaging is attractive as well.
All the writing was in both official languages of Canada; English and French. It highlighted three key components of the product and I noticed right away that the little boy was drawing with his left hand.
Lefties notice things like that.
Luckily Ed was home so that we could set it up right away. Knowing what I know now, I could have set it up myself, however, the instructions clearly stated: "It is preferable to have two people for assembly". First of all, yes, we read the instructions and secondly, they should have mentioned that neither of the two people should be under the age of three. Regardless, it took us just under 15 minutes to complete.
Right away, they noticed the snail and bird perched on the roof and ran off to get crayons with no coaching from me. Even at three, they could tell that it was meant to be drawn on. Then again, drawing on everything is a popular sport around here.
Our house is pretty small (less than 1,000 sq ft) but at 35" x 32" x 55", it fits easily in our living room and is still big enough to accommodate two young kids, an adult and a cat comfortably.
The kids have been trying to destroy it playing with it for several days; climbing out the window and kicking the sides, however, there is no visible damage. Except where the cat ate the window awning.
Check out the video I took of them playing with it.
The bonus, Cascades cares as much about people as it does the environment. So much so that they've partnered with Habitat for Humanity and from now until December 2013, for each "My Pretty Playhouse" sold, $2 will go to the non-profit organization.
Going to a wedding, holiday event or just want your kids to think outside the box? Then this playhouse would be a great toy and all for under $35! The saying "Throw away the toy and let the kid play with the box" has a whole new meaning with My Pretty Playhouse from Cascasdes.
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Enter to WIN a My Pretty Playhouse!
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| CONTEST DETAILS | |
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| Prize: | My Pretty Playhouse valued at $34.99. |
| Eligibility: | USA and CANADA ONLY. |
| Duration: | The contest will run from Thursday, November 15 until Thursday, November 29, 2012, inclusive. |
| Shipping: | Included in the prize. |
| Entry Method: | Rafflecopter Form. |
| Disclosure: | Journeys of The Zoo received a copy of this product that enabled us to complete this review. |
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I think it is great they create recycled plastic furniture.
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I learned that the site is in French... I think its fantastic that $2 will be donated to the organization for each My pretty little house sold before 31 December 2013.
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I love the environmental calculator! what a cool tool
ReplyDeleteI have used their products, but never realized they sold more than just toilet paper and paper towels. Jan
ReplyDeleteThe passion and visionary spirit of Bernard, Laurent and Alain Lemaire, as well as the commitment of their employees are the core reasons why this small family recycling business has turned into a multinational packaging and tissue paper company.
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ReplyDeleteI learned this and thought it was wonderful!: "For each ''My Pretty Playhouse'' sold until December 2013, $2 will go to the non-profit organization."
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ReplyDeleteI was surprised to learn that Cascades was recycling back in the 60's. That foresight says something about the vision within the organization!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the photos of the kids playing with this house - it's great to have things that are meant to be drawn on!
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ReplyDeletei learned cascades helps aide with the hiring of students and recent graduates along with trainees and last year there were 518 students who gained employment with the help of cascades.
ReplyDeleteTHIS TOY IS A WONDERFUL IDEA, EASY TO ASSEMBLE, KIDS CAN DECORATE IT AND IT'S NOT GOING TO END UP IN A LANDFILL GENIUS! MY TODDLERS WOULD HAVE A BLAST WITH THIS!!
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ReplyDeleteTh environmental calculator is a great idea!
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I like their tissue paper that's 100% recycled.
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I learned that Cascades is also a maker of recycled outdoor furniture.
ReplyDeletelove the hot wheels car!
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ReplyDeleteI honestly learned that I cannot read that language that the page is in...Spanish? It looks like a really nice big website but not in English.
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I think its great that they are partnered with habitat for humanity!
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ReplyDeletethey were a top 5 finalist for the APPI award :)
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I love that they are crafting items like the houses and furniture for children out of recycled materials
ReplyDeleteThey make SO many things! From tissue paper, to building materials, to popsicle molds!
ReplyDeleteLove that the house is made of 100% recyclable material!
ReplyDeletei learned the site is in spanish or french and i cant read it :)
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The house is so cute! And I like the tissue paper.
ReplyDeleteI learned that they "handle over 1.56 million tons of recyclable materials annually, processing the material at 21 material recovery facilities located across Canada and the US."
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Love the Barbie car (and can't believe how big and adorable your kids are).
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ReplyDeleteI really like that for each "My Pretty Playhouse" sold, $2.00 goes to Habitat for Humanity
ReplyDeleteCascades offers an extensive selection of food packaging products for food industry professionals, grocers and restaurateurs.
ReplyDeleteI love that they partnered with Habitat Humanity until December 2013 For each ''My Pretty Playhouse'' $2 will go to Habitat for Humanity!
ReplyDeleteI learned that their site is french by default.
ReplyDeleteI love that it's in french!
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ReplyDeleteI learned that their products are made mostly of recycled materials. Way to go!!! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that the cardboard playhouses are made with 100% receycled materials. The website was not in french for me. :)
ReplyDeleteI learned Cascades has been recycling for decades!
ReplyDeleteI just love the fact that they recycle and that they are good at it. They have so many fabulous products especially the christmas trees!!
ReplyDeleteI like that they are encouragingcompanies to use less packaging and more recycled packaging
ReplyDeleteI love the Bench - Cascades
ReplyDeleteLove how easy it is to put together and it is recycable!
ReplyDeleteI like that their bathroom tissues are made of 100% recycled fibres
ReplyDeleteI love how eco friendly this site is! I would just love to win this for my little girls. I can tell them it is recycled! :)
ReplyDeletetheir products are from recycled materials
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ReplyDeleteThanks Good luck everyone.
ReplyDeleteThey were in the top five for the APPI award! Go them!
ReplyDeleteRecycled products
ReplyDeletethat Cascade is the biggest user of recycled materials in North america
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I've learned that it is an environmentally friendly company. And I love that they are making products out of recycled materials.
ReplyDeleteLike the recycled bit!
ReplyDeleteLove the Recycle Bin
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ReplyDeleteHave not used Cascade - like to try the Ultra soft bathroom tissues
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ReplyDeleteA recycled product! How amazing! Marg (joy shop / mrsshopper)
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they make kraft envelopes made with recycled paper
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that Cascades partners with Habitat for Humanity and makes a donation for each playhouse sold.
ReplyDelete~Colleen
I learned that they recently won the Pulp & Paper International (PPI) Award. This time, with its newest product innovation.
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I think I'd like to try their paper towels.
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Cardboard Barbie™ Dream House
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Love the My Toc Toc Toc House
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ReplyDeleteCascades is built around men and women determined to establish a business as prosperous as respectful of human and natural resources led to its success.
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i would like to try their food storage
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ReplyDeleteStephanie Thompson tstephanie67@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteIt can been seen in different languages, luckily I found English. $2.00 is donated to Habitat for Humanity for every play house sold. It is an eco friendly company.
Cascades is well-known here in Quebec for its bathroom and kitchen products. I didn't know that they made kids' furniture or that beautiful wrapping paper! I'll have to look more closely when I'm out shopping.
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