SOCCER BALL IN A SHOE BOX??

For many years I have packed shoe boxes for this project; I love this organization for many reasons. Charity is a personal thing and I encourage everyone I know to give in some way. I don't particularly care which charity they support as long as it's legit.  I was taught that to whom much is given, much is expected.  I am not wealthy, but consider myself comfortable, and blessed to live in the USA. I consider the opportunity to reach others not as fortunate a privilege.  The Salvation Army Angel Tree is also a favorite for Christmas giving. 

This year I am filling boxes for Boys 10-14 and Girls 2-4.  I set out to educate myself on boy items and learned they all love receiving a Soccer ball, particularly in this age group.  A SOCCER BALL ... tell me please how do you get a soccer ball in a shoe box !!  Thank heaven for Facebook, and bloggers where I found a ton of useful information, and decided to order deflated soccer balls.  Locating deflated soccer balls was another day of research! 

So here's what I came up with :

BOY 10-14

Plastic Box (reusable)

 Soccer ball – pump – extra needles

Wash cloth – soap

Deodorant

Tooth brush (2) – tooth paste

Chapstick

Combs (3)

T Shirt

3 pair ankle socks

 Flashlight w batteries, extra batteries

 Bic Pens – 10/pk

Pencils – 6

Sharpener – eraser

 Bag of suckers, gum, smarties

 

WHO KNEW you could get so much in there ... I surprised myself !!!

I had fun dressing these baby dolls.  I bought them at Walmart for 2.88, made them a hat, gown, and blanket then wrapped them with a ribbon.  I added a baby bottle. 

Girl 2-4

Plastic box (reusable) 

Doll dressed gown and hat – blanket – bottle

Tiara

 Washcloth – soap

Toothbrush – toothpaste

Cups (2)

Chapstick

Hair dodads

 T shirt (2)

Panties (4)

Socks (4)

 Crayons – printed free pages to color

Pencils 

Sharpener – eraser 

Flashlight – extra batteries

Bag of candy – suckers/smarties (no gum this age)

In researching I learned much about  the needs of the children, 

and their families; I sincerely believe this small gesture is a blessing.  

The joy I get in doing these shoe boxes is well worth it for me.  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/