Today, the following statement was released officially introducing HopStic by its parent company PetitBoo quoting its creator and CEO, Geraldine Tait.
PETITBOO LAUNCHES TO DEVELOP TOYS AND CLOTHING THAT ENCOURAGE KIDS
TO THRIVE
ANAHEIM, CA – August 12, 2013 – PetitBoo is a
new company developing toys and clothing that make a difference by encouraging kids
to THRIVE – to be Tranquil, Healthy, Real, Imaginative, Vivacious, and Enthusiastic. The company’s first product, HopStic is a modern, environmentally
friendly, made-in-the-USA take on the forgotten playground favorite Chinese
Jump Rope.
Started by Geraldine Tait, a 40-year-old
businesswoman and mother of three girls (with two more stepdaughters), PetitBoo believes today’s youth needs
to be given the opportunity to enjoy their childhood. “Children must be permitted to fully live and
experience each step of their childhood.
By keeping their brains engaged and their bodies in shape, we as parents
can optimize this critical phase of their development,” Tait states.
Geraldine believes strongly that
our task as parents is to help children remain children for as long as they
will naturally let us. This should translate through both the games they play
and the clothes they wear.
The name “PetitBoo” closely relates to a
favorite French term of endearment for children, “Petit Bout (de Chou)” which
means literally “cute little piece of cabbage” or “little cutie.”
“PetitBoo toys and clothing are designed
to create friendships that last a lifetime and memories that can be passed on
from generation to generation,” she said.
PetitBoo’s first product is HopStic, a modern version of
Chinese Jump Rope, a classic game played by three or more participants with the
goal of performing a specific combination of jumping maneuvers. The game encourages exercise while allowing children
to have direct social interaction and fun with their friends. The name “HopStic” is a whimsical combination of
the words “Hop” and “Elastic”.
“I started with HopStic because I remembered the
hours of fun I had as a child in France playing on the playground and in our
neighborhood with my friends. With all
the formal play-dates and scheduled activities being set up for them these days
I feel kids today are missing out on the freedom and wonder of being a child.”
HopStic was designed and is made in
America using materials and labor sourced only in the U.S. In an effort to be environmentally
responsible, the high quality, braided elastic rope contains natural rubber and
comes in a 100% US Cotton, biodegradable and repurposable pouch. There is no plastic or paper packaging.
“I think it’s important that as
a consumer society we be responsible about where our products come from and
what kind of impact they have on our world.
By sourcing everything in the U.S. we are supporting the local economy,
creating jobs, and reducing our carbon footprint.”
HopStic currently is available in nine colors:
Royal Blue, Classic Red, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Green, Deep Purple,
Lilac, Teal, Fluorescent Yellow, and Fluorescent Pink. The Manufacturer’s Suggested
Retail Price is $6.95. HopStic is
available exclusively online at
www.hopstic.com, eBay.com, Amazon.com, and soon in
select toy stores across the USA.
Inquiries can be directed to
info@HopStic.com, or by telephone to 248-539-1765.
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A copy of this press release can be found at the following link:
http://media.wix.com/ugd/e0d2bd_30a586be2de50e328fd8c9dd11e8b028.pdf
The official HopStic website is: www.hopstic.com
A YouTube Video about HopStic can be found at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxqNSy1rLdQ
The name "HopStic" is trademarked in the US by PetitBoo.
