tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001737528167065961.post1280340751590515930..comments2023-10-16T03:18:53.254-05:00Comments on Mom For Him: Share Your StockpileJessica-MomForHimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01872767634799916253noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001737528167065961.post-67586586732259687152010-01-28T09:47:17.841-06:002010-01-28T09:47:17.841-06:00In theory, we try to give away toys every time the...In theory, we try to give away toys every time the kids get something new. In practice, we end up waiting until a bit after the "new" toy isn't so new and then bring it up. We're finding that we actually find more toys that way (when the kids are less selfish and into this is "mine"). We've given them to Goodwill, but also have a local charity called "Christians in Action."<br /><br />I love the idea of stocking up throughout the year for things. We do that with birthday gifts for others, too (though that's not as gracious as the Christmas Child boxes, but it does save us money). We just always scan the clearance toys at stores and get things if they're really on sale. I have a box of stuff like that up in my closet so the boys have no illusions that it's for them!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933444348029061497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001737528167065961.post-7950586676791822312010-01-28T08:56:31.814-06:002010-01-28T08:56:31.814-06:00wow the shoe box idea is awesome i will have to ta...wow the shoe box idea is awesome i will have to talk to my church about that. we have an outreach in our community for adults and their families who have fallen on hard times and something like the shoe boxes would be great for adults as well as children. thank you so much for the idea. my kids are young and i was looking for a way to introduce them to helping others and this is one great waykathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168194812484283142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001737528167065961.post-26846203017888888302010-01-28T08:30:04.094-06:002010-01-28T08:30:04.094-06:00My family and I just donated our used shoes to sol...My family and I just donated our used shoes to soles4souls. I also try to regularly donate/shop goodwill and donate children/women's items (free tampax) to women's shelters. <br />Food is something that I also try to donate when I have extra or can get an item for cheap or free in addition to any money I can spare. (It seems like I can give more this way than I can in actual cash)cookiesandmilkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02882740419672377623noreply@blogger.com