Originally Posted By judimouse Toys for Tots starts on November 23, 2007. Each year the Marine Corp sets up boxes just before the security check point. We sometimes forget how lucky we are to spend so much time at DL. There are kids out there that might not have a great Christmas because their parents just don't have the means to celebrate Christmas. Please stop by the Charactger Warehouse at Harbor and Orangethorpe and pick up one or two items and drop them off at DL staring November 23rd. Each time I go to the Warehouse I pick up at least one gift for the next year. I don't miss a few dollars now and then. You can get some nice items for under $10. If you have questions please email me at judi@tinkstravel.com judimouse
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I'll trade in my 7 year old for a shiny new 2 month old? If I can squeeze him into the box! <couldn't resist> ;> I think she means "Toys for Tots!"
Originally Posted By judimouse Yes, it should say toys for tots. Need to drink coffee before I post. Hopefully a mod will fix my error. judimouse
Originally Posted By judimouse Yes, it should say toys for tots. Need to drink coffee before I post. Hopefully a mod will fix my error. judimouse
Originally Posted By judimouse Batteries. I just discovered that I have to Pirate games that need batteries. Each needs 3 batteries so I am just going to tape a package of batteries to each gift. If you purchase an item that needs batteries please tape them on the gift. It's a big bummer to get a gift you can't play with because you do not have the batteries. The Dollar Tree (right by the charater warehouse), 99 cents and others have packages of batteries for $1.00 judimouse
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^Another suggestion for batteries. It is nmy understanding that generic (store brand) alkaline batteries are pretty much the same as the much more expensive name brand alkaline batteries. I have had good luck buying these at my local King Soopers (Kroger) supermarket.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin I'm thinking this year in SoCal that jammies with the toys would be a good idea. You know, find a toy for a child three to six and pjs that would fit a child about that age. Even go thematic...bundle a Dora the Explorer game with a Dora nightie.
Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend I believe the Marines request a new unraped toy costing $10.00 or more. And adding the batteries is a good idea.
Originally Posted By emohyuessee I think TinksBestFriend meant "unwrapped." Either way it should be unraped also. I'd have to stand by that policy.
