And given my entrepreneurial nature, I decided I would try to make it happen. I knew there just had to be a better way. Sometimes I’d get a great gear item at a great price, and other times I’d get something that was barely worth my time, much less the cash I put out for it. When my girls were little, I tried to get things used, and often did, but finding what I needed when I needed it wasn’t always possible, and then the whole hit-and-miss nature of used marketplaces like Facebook and eBay was not fun. And most of us would like to recoup something – baby gear is expensive. The problem becomes offloading all that stuff in a short period of time when you’re busy working and trying to raise kids. And of course, the clothing, and the toys – it all has to be swapped out every few months in the early years. The bouncers and swings were replaced by jumperoos around 7 months. We had no more use for the cradles after about five months, but we did need cribs at that point. Like so many other families, I struggled with the gearing up, and then the gearing down as my kids grew. Of course, when my daughters were born, that minimalist aesthetic flew out the window! We were suddenly overwhelmed by the need for baby carriers and bouncers, cradles and swings, strollers and car seats – and two of everything! We lived in an urban apartment at the time, and believe me, it was a pretty radical change for me. I loved the economy of carrying everything you need on your back and leaving the wilderness as you find it. One of my favorite activities was wilderness backpacking where the practice is leave-no-trace. So, prior to having kids, I would have characterized my lifestyle as minimal. And while it was my mom who initially taught me a love of nature and commitment to conservation, I also have had the opportunity to work on a few films about our environment and the havoc human consumption is causing. Most of these were social change documentaries. But before kids, I worked in the arts, producing and editing documentary films. My experience as a mom has really shaped my life at this point. I’ve got twin daughters who are now 12 and entering 7 th grade! I know other parents with kids in school will understand how crazy each year feels as our babies get bigger and bigger and grow into young people. Well perhaps most relevant is that I’m a mom. Who are you, and what is your background? We spoke with Rhonda Collins, CEO of TOYCYCLE, to share more about TOYCYCLE, why she created it, and what she hopes to achieve. The digital marketplace will help create a circular economy for toys and ensure continued life for toys children have grown out of or no longer play with. Recently, PlanToys joined forces with TOYCYCLE in a partnership to create the largest sustainable second-hand marketplace for families. Please contact the My Health Onsite Call Center at 1-88 to reach an operator and asked to be transferred through to the center.Getting to know TOYCYCLE. Acute Medical Problemsįor those eligible to use the health and wellness center that have an acute medical problem that needs attention, we will make every effort to see those patients as quickly as possible. If you arrive at the My Health Onsite Employee Health and Wellness Center 10 minutes or later for your scheduled appointment time, you will be considered a no-show. For your convenience, please log onto your Patient Portal at call the toll-free 24-hour Call Center at 1-88 to reach an operator to cancel or reschedule your appointment. If the need arises for a last-minute appointment cancellation, please cancel with enough time to allow another Pasco County Schools employee to utilize the newly available appointment slot. Remember to provide at least 24 hours notice if you are unable to keep your appointment. Employees/dependents who continue to “no show” for scheduled appointments will be subject to monetary fines and/or restrictions on usage of the Health and Wellness Centers. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please provide at least 24 hours notice by logging onto or calling 1-88 to cancel your appointment. The demand on the available appointment slots has been overwhelming and “no shows” greatly diminish the capacity for others to secure an available time slot. No-Shows Unfortunately, the number of employees/dependents who fail to show up for appointments without canceling remains significantly higher than other districts offering this same benefit.