Came across this site and it reminds me of something our syndicate did in 2009. Each child bought in a shoe box of items, new or second hand and we sent them off to Samoa who were recovering from their terrible tsunami. The gifts arrived just before Christmas which would have been lovely for the poor victims who lost everything in this awful disaster.
Watch this!
The joy of a box
Last weekend I watched this with my daughter, Chloe and she said, "Mum, we should send a box!"
During the week I was out and about and I came across these cool bouncy balls that light up when they bounce. I bought one for the shoebox. Chloe saw it on the table and got all excited thinking it was for her. I explained what it was for and expected her to be disappointed, but instead she was excited. "Oh awesome, Mum she'll love it! I felt proud with her response.
Yesterday we both went shopping and bought a variety of things for the box. We got some fun things like a skipping rope and the bouncy ball, some practical things like an inflatable drink bottle and a hair brush, some girly treats like a pretty head band, a little compact mirror and and sweet little bag to hold these things. We also got a little notebook and some gel pens. We hope she'll like all these items.
Now we are giving the box to Mrs Ready who will add to it and then she'll give it to Mr Pearson who will add something and then drop it off at the Manna Christian Bookstore in Greenlane.
It costs $9 to send a box so we are all pitching in $3 each.
If you are interested in doing this visit the site above and find out more.
Here's some information about things you can and cannot include in your package.
Gift ideas
What not to pack
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