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You are here: Home / Contributors / Make a Difference This New Year with Monkeez and Friends

Make a Difference This New Year with Monkeez and Friends

December 17, 2012 by Randi 83 Comments

With the New Year quickly approaching, I ask you, what good have you accomplished this year? Resolutions oftentimes consist of losing weight, quitting bad habits, getting organized, and spending less. Now, while all of those are great goals to set, is that really the best we can do? If you could make a difference in your town, would you? If you were capable of bettering someone’s life, would you? If you had the power to save our world, would you? Now, what if I told you that you could and you do, would you still?

I have always been a firm believer in the fact that one can only drive out hatred with kindness and only get through the darkness after first finding light. We can only create a great tomorrow by changing our actions today. As people, we need to simply do what we can to better ourselves, our children, our families, our communities, our states, our nations, and, in turn, our world.

“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”
-Native American Proverb

Teaching our children the importance of philanthropy and empowering them to give back to our communities and those less fortunate is one of the most important lessons that you can give. It is also the easiest. I see many parents live by the “do as I say, not as I do” stigma but in order to better our world we must, first, better ourselves. Teach your children by showing them. Get them involved.

Monkeez and Friends is an educational and charitable initiative created by, teacher and mother, Chrysti Carol Propes. The collection features over ninety lovable plush characters that all contain a special code. This code allows children access to the world of Monkeez Island where they can begin their very own philanthropic journey through the Monkeez Makes a Difference program.

After choosing one of three nationally renowned charities to benefit from your Monkeez and Friends purchase, children can go on to trying their hand at online games and real-life Do Good Trading Card challenges. The Do Good Trading Cards extend the guerilla goodness to your child’s locality by creating simple tasks such as inviting an otherwise lonely student to join them at the lunch table. After completing these tasks and discussing it with parents, kids can redeem the cards online for more do-good incentives.

With prices ranging from $8 to $115, there is certainly something for everyone. We received Neville and Rufus, both from the medium sized category. As adorable and huggable as these Monkeez are, I love the fact that they are teaching toys. Our youngest is still a bit too small to fully grasp the idea of the Monkeez Makes a Difference program and simply loves his as a stuffed animal. Now our oldest, having a friend that has been burdened with a pediatric cancer diagnosis, understands what it means to help others. He was enthralled by the fact that our Monkeez, after choosing for our 10% donation to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand, have the ability to help the doctors possibly find a cure for his sick friend. As for me, I am humbled by the Monkeez and Friends company. As a parent, it is often difficult to find products and toys that serve a purpose for more than, well, one day. Most toys seem to get played with for a day and then lost at the bottomless pit that is the toy box. It is even more difficult to come across toys that serve a purpose. Monkeez and Friends solves both of those issues by offering a cuddly toy that gives children the ability to do for others.

In today’s world, philanthropy is something that we need to put a greater focus on. The best way to teach this is to do it. Don’t tell the tale but, instead, be the example. Monkeez and Friends is here to help you along the way and gives each child a loveable little friend to take along for the ride. With the New Year on the horizon, I challenge you. Make it your mission to become a better person and invite your children along for the ride. Give yourself and your family a feasible resolution that can touch the lives of everyone around you. You would be surprised at how far even a simple smile can go, and that, that is exactly what this world needs – to smile. Be that kindness, that light, and help to make our world a better place for now and for our future. One smile, one step, one act of kindness at a time and with our Monkeez at our sides.

          

          

One lucky Eighty MPH Mom reader will have the chance to start their New Year off right by winning their choice of any small Monkeez and Friends character! As always, no worries if you’re down on your luck because you can keep tabs on them via Facebook and Twitter for more chances to win. Our friends over at Monkeez and Friends are also offering a generous discount for our Eighty MPH Mom readers! Just head on over to their site and use the coupon code “VALUES” to get 20% off your entire order valid on everything in the entire online store through December 31st!

THE GIVEAWAY is now closed.
One (1) winner received a small Monkeez and Friends Monkeez Makes a Difference plush in their choice of character.

Giveaway open to U.S. residents only. Ends 12/31/12. ARV of $20!

Congrats to Samantha M.!


*Randi received the above product(s), free of charge, to facilitate this review. All opinions are those of reviewer only.

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About Randi

Randi is a stay-at-home mother to two wildly crazy little boys, in love with one hell of a great man, a hobbyist writer and, more or less, glued to her camera. In a world where making mud pies, searching for bugs and racing Matchbox cars have become her forte, her true passion can be found all around her (or attached to her hip) at any given moment - her family.

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Comments

  1. Tara A.

    December 17, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    I like the cows, but by far, my favorites are the hedgehogs. So cute!

    Reply
  2. adrienne warren

    December 18, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    the hedgehog is too cute for words, and the pink plush monkey, yep have to have her at my tea party

    Reply
  3. Janet W.

    December 18, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    I might choose “Jo Jo” Small Green Monkey .

    Reply
  4. Nancy

    December 18, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    I like the tan monkey.

    Reply
  5. Aimee C.

    December 18, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    All adorable and great concept! I like the giraffe, love them!

    Reply
  6. amy v

    December 18, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    i like sonny the dog

    annae07 at aol dot com

    Reply
  7. Fawn H

    December 18, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I like “Charlie” Medium Purple Polka-Dot Monkey

    Reply
  8. D SCHMIDT

    December 18, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I really like “Andrew” Medium Blue Monkey

    Reply
  9. Sylvia White

    December 18, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    I like “Rosie” Mini Pink Plush Monkey

    Reply
  10. Lindsey Pegram

    December 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I like “Kerby” Medium Koala.

    Reply
  11. jane

    December 18, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    I LOVE the addison medium orange monkey, so cute.

    Reply
  12. tara b.

    December 18, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    i like “Khloe” Mini Teal Koala Bear

    Reply
  13. Angie baldridge

    December 18, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I like the Animated & Musical “Oliver” Octopus

    Reply
  14. Ryann

    December 18, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Love the elephants – too cute!!

    Reply
  15. Andrew Johnson

    December 18, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I like “Oscar” Mini Green Plush Alligator

    Reply
  16. sandra davis

    December 18, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    i like Stella the elephant

    Reply
  17. Dana Rodriguez

    December 18, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    All so cute!My favorites are Charlie and Kit

    Reply
  18. tina

    December 18, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I love them all but sonny the dog is my fav

    Reply
  19. latanya

    December 18, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    sammy

    Reply
  20. Keli R

    December 18, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Oh my daughter would love one of these to replace her monkey the dog chewed up.
    she still been in tears over the loss she loves these monkeys she dressed as one for her last ski race this past spring.

    Reply
  21. Kayla @ TheEclecticElement

    December 18, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    I want “Stella” Mini Pink Plush Elephant! 🙂

    Thank you for this adorable giveaway!

    Reply
  22. Louis

    December 18, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I love “Hazel” Mini Blue Plush Cow

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply
  23. Andrea

    December 18, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    I like the “Lottie” Medium Lavender Polka-Dot Monkey!

    Reply
  24. Lori Thomas

    December 19, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    “Ozzie” Small Octopus is darling

    Reply
  25. Marj M.

    December 19, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    I like the Purple Polka Dot Monkey the best.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  26. polly

    December 19, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    i like harper

    Reply
  27. Brittany

    December 19, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    “Stella” Mini Pink Plush Elephant

    Reply
  28. mrsshukra

    December 19, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Sonny the DOg is cute!

    Reply
  29. Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute

    December 19, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Gaby & Pogo are my favorites but then again I’m loving them all!

    Thanks for another great giveaway Randi & Jennifer!!
    OOO’s… [email protected]

    Reply
  30. Audra Weathers

    December 20, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I like the Rascal Small Raccoon!

    Reply
  31. Mayla M

    December 20, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    My favorite is Lionel!

    Reply
  32. Jennifer T.

    December 20, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    I like Lance the Lion.
    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  33. corrie

    December 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    i really liked Emma” Mini Purple Plush Hippo

    Reply
  34. Michelle Frame

    December 20, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    I love the “Rosie” monkey the best

    Reply
  35. Kristen

    December 20, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    I like Stella the elephant.

    Reply
  36. Steve Stone

    December 21, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    “Jo Jo” Small Green Monkey

    Reply
  37. Stephanie Larison

    December 22, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    I love “Charlie” Medium Purple Polka-Dot Monkey

    Reply
  38. brandy

    December 22, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I like “Charlie” Medium Purple Polka-Dot Monkey

    Reply
  39. Sara Blose

    December 22, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I like andrew monkey

    Reply
  40. Selinda

    December 22, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I love the “Khloe” Mini Teal Koala Bear !

    Reply
  41. Linda Kish

    December 22, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I like “Elmer” Large Elephant best.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  42. Dawn K

    December 23, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I love the frog! What a cutie!

    Reply
  43. KATHY DALTON

    December 24, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    i collect monkeys so i had to choose “Leroy” Mini Blue Plush Monkey

    Reply
  44. Debby

    December 24, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Andrew the Monkey!

    Reply
  45. Allison Downes

    December 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I love the “Khloe” Mini Teal Koala Bear

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Reply
  46. Sherri B.

    December 24, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Love the “Emma” Mini Purple Plush Hippo !

    Reply
  47. Tamar

    December 24, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    I like Leroy.

    Reply
  48. Megan Parsons

    December 25, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    “Bailey” Medium Pink Striped Monkey

    Reply
  49. Kim Burnett

    December 26, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    the tan monkey

    Reply
  50. Leah CB

    December 26, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I love “Cecil” Mini Green Plush Hedgehog

    Reply
  51. Hoa Le

    December 26, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I like the Carlton Cow.

    Reply
  52. Carolyn N.

    December 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I like the “Khloe” Mini Teal Koala Bear.
    cjnedrow at gmail dot com

    Reply
  53. Charlene S

    December 26, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I like “Hazel” Mini Blue Plush Cow .

    Reply
  54. Kimberley Meier

    December 27, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I like the Animated & Musical “Oliver” Octopus!

    Reply
  55. Priscilla Benavides

    December 28, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I like “Rosie” Mini Pink Plush Monkey!
    priscillavbenavides at yahoo dotcom

    Reply
  56. Erika P.

    December 29, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I like Harold the small hippo

    Reply
  57. Sheila Hickmon

    December 29, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I like “Cecil” Mini Green Plush Hedgehog the most!

    Reply
  58. Miz Vickik

    December 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    I like Cecil the Hedgehog!

    Reply
  59. Kari Flores

    December 30, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    I like Freddy the medium frog.

    Reply
  60. jennifer bowen

    December 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    i like them all but i go with nelson

    Reply
  61. Jodi Kershuk

    December 30, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Ollie the Octopus

    Reply
  62. Gennie Lancaster

    December 30, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Arthur Mini Aqua Plush Octopus.

    Reply
  63. Vikki Billings

    December 30, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    I love “Fritz” Small Frog

    Reply
  64. Samii Meyer

    December 30, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    I like “Cecil” Mini Green Plush Hedgehog

    Reply
  65. debra s

    December 30, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    jojo

    Reply
  66. Gayle

    December 30, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    “Hobart” the Medium Green Zig-Zag Monkey is awfully cute.

    Reply
  67. brittney

    December 30, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    the hedgehogs

    Reply
  68. edita

    December 31, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    I like “Cecil” Mini Green Plush Hedgehog

    Reply
  69. steve mccuan

    December 31, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    i love
    “Rosie” Mini Pink Plush Monkey

    Reply
  70. kathy pease

    December 31, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I like “Frankie” Mini Green Plush Frog

    Reply
  71. Michelle Tucker

    December 31, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    I love the Animated & Musical “Pickles” Frog .

    Reply
  72. trudee carreiro

    December 31, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Tough choice my son love monkeys

    Reply
  73. Jaque Richards

    December 31, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    I love the Bailey, Hailey, Karlee, Kooky Koala, Peter Panda…I like them all. 🙂 Thank you.

    Reply
  74. Lisa L

    December 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    My fave is the “Kit” Medium Cat

    Reply
  75. Lisa_S

    December 31, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    I like stella the pink elephant

    Reply
  76. Dean Swanson

    December 31, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I like Andrew

    Reply
  77. Kelly Britton

    December 31, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    “Oscar” Mini Green Plush Alligator

    Reply
  78. Nicole C.

    December 31, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Khloe

    Reply
  79. sheryl cullum

    December 31, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    I love sonny the dog

    Reply
  80. Vanessa

    December 31, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Rufus is adorable!

    Reply
  81. Danielle Wood

    December 31, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Definitely the hedgehog, so cute

    Reply
  82. Breanne

    December 31, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    I like Gerrard the Giraffe

    Reply
  83. trixx

    December 31, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    I like the “Kit” Medium cat

    Reply

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