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Contact: Annette Roth, Marketing Director
IR2 Media Group Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHILDTREK WINS NATIONAL EARTH DAY DISPLAY CONTEST

Tacoma’s very own ChildTrek has recently won another award – Plan Toys Earth Day 2009 Window Display Winner! Plan Toys – a specialty green toy manufacturer – holds a national contest each year for the best Earth Day Window Display at its participating retailers. Stores in over 30 states submitted display entries, with the winners receiving a prize worth $500 of Plan Toys merchandise.

Plan Toys is a world-class, multi-award-winning wooden toy manufacturer based in Thailand. It uses environmentally-friendly materials in all its merchandise, including: natural, recycled rubberwood; certified, E-Zero non-formaldehyde glue; non-toxic water-based dyes with no heavy metals; and soy ink and recycled and recyclable packaging materials. It meets and often exceeds industry safety and quality standards in its manufacturing process.

ChildTrek carries the largest storewide selection of Plan Toys in Washington State. As a winner of this very special contest, ChildTrek would like to provide more children with the opportunity to play with these eco-friendly, imagination-building toys. As such, it will donate half of its awarded Plan Toys to local non-profit children organizations. ChildTrek is also offering FREE Plan Toys Eco Home 3D Puzzles at the ChildTrek store – while supplies last!

About ChildTrek
ChildTrek was established as an online store (www.ChildTrek.com) in 2007, by a mother and former teacher with a love for children, environment and education. It opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Tacoma’s historic Freighthouse Square in July 2008, and plans to open another store in 2010. In 2008, ChildTrek was also voted Top 5 Best in Western Washington 2008 – Children’s Gifts by King 5 Evening Magazine.

For more information, please contact Miebeth Bustillo-Booth at 253-534-8825 or via email, customercare@childtrek.com. You can also visit this award-winning natural toy store online at www.ChildTrek.com. ###

By Miebeth Bustillo-Booth, ChildTrek Founder

ChildTrek Natural Toys - Voted Top 5 Winner
King 5’s Evening Magazine 2008 Best of Western Washington
Customers voted ChildTrek Natural Toys as Top 5 Winner of King 5’s Evening Magazine 2008 Best of Western Washington - Children’s Gifts category. Because of your votes, ChildTrek placed #2. Many thanks to all of our customers for honoring us with your business and vote. The ChildTrek team will continue to do our very best to win your loyalty and praise.

Check out our Top 5 Winner Best of Western Washington Special!

What Customers Are Saying
Below is a sample of the reviews customers posted at the official website for the King 5 Evening Magazine 2008 Best of Western Washington.

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“I can not say enough positive things about this store! I love it so much and I refer it like crazy to all of my family, friends, and parents. The toys are my sons favorite and it feels good to be buying toys that are safe for him and the environment. Customer Service is outstanding also!” ~Kelly48

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“One of my favorite places to shop in Tacoma. I love the store itself, but I keep coming back because the owner is so wonderfully helpful, and finds the greatest toys and books. Their online presence is great as well. I feel very lucky to have their retail shop nearby!” ~tanaf

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“This is the only store that I’m aware of that has ONLY safe/natural toys. The owner was so helpful and generous with her information that I took home her little fliers and when folks come over to see my new baby, I make them take her flier home with them!!” ~courtneyloved

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“It is so great to see this store in Tacoma. We can walk in and feel good about anything that we buy. The helpful suggestions have resulted in some new favorites for our 8 month old. We can’t wait until he is old enough to play with everything in the store. In the meantime, we will continue to visit to get age appropriate toys, and to “test” our favorites. We have also dropped lots of hints to all of those in the market for gifts–no more toxic toys!” ~greysma

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“The best all around - prices, customer service - AMAZING SHOP!!! I LOVE THEM!” ~WynneF

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“This is a wonderful earth friendly toy store for children! Great customer service. A store all parents must go to with their little ones to have a great experience and to encourage the healthy development of their children. HIghly recommended as the best toystore in Tacoma!” ~Melissa54

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“This is the best toy store we have ever seen. As new grandparents, I’m sure we will be back many times. The owner and staff are knowlegable and creative and led us through the maze of available toys to make the best selection.” ~roncharley

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“If you are looking for a green and one of a kind gift this is the store for you! I’ve been back several times for my son and for gifts. The shop owner is very helpful and she carries a wonderful selection of books. Currently my 1 year old’s favorite book is from ChildTrek!” ~yeldsy13

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View more Best of Western Washington customer reviews.