What We Did: We made Kid's School Days donation boxes for KID'S STUFF USA. How it works: you get a shoe box --or a boot box -- and then fill it with school supplies that a pre-k/school aged child would need for school. We went to a local shoe store where they gave us 2 extra boot boxes (perfect for 8.5" x 11"). We purchased some supplies from the suggested "stuff to put in box list" and went home to wrap and decorate the boxes. The kids helped with selecting the supplies and also wrapping, decorating, and filling the boxes. We left the trip to the post office for Dad to do solo because . . . well you know how trips to the post office go with little kids.
How Long it Took:
About 1hr. Shopping (30 min), wrapping the packages (30 min), filling the boxes (5 min), getting them in the mail (I cheated, and had Scott mail them).
How Much it Cost:
You can really spend as much or as little as you want on this project. Since I get so frustrated with crappy school supplies we went to a traditional store for supplies and saved the trip to the dollar store to find little toys and extras. We spent about $30 on each box; additionally, they ask you to enclose a $5 check with each box to cover shipping to the child.
Would We Do It Again?
Yes.
Next Time:
Go to the dollarstore first because they do have a few good supplies there for less money than I spent at the traditional store.
Go to the dollarstore first because they do have a few good supplies there for less money than I spent at the traditional store.
References:
A very user-friendly, concise, step-by-step webpage! This link contains all the intructions you will need on what to include in the box, any regulations, and where to send the box. There are two other types of boxes that can be assembled.
What a wonderful back-to-school gift for a child in need! Your little guys seem to have gone above and beyond the suggested donation list with a BOOT sized BOX, you are truly special! I'm sure that the children receiving your gifts will recognize and feel that you've done more than just meet needs, you've demonstrated that you see them and that they matter. We are definitely doing this project. Thanks so much for the idea.
ReplyDeleteFun! I love that the kids worked together to decorate the box.
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