tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post758289341343819955..comments2023-10-14T09:44:21.840-05:00Comments on People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Toys for ToddsJen Piwtpitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09576108150881254072noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-88250531134914983912016-03-28T14:07:55.837-05:002016-03-28T14:07:55.837-05:00Birthday party are all about fun and game. Think a...Birthday party are all about fun and game. Think about a birthday party, how could you make it better? There are many way to make a birthday party better but the best way is rent or hire a <a href="http://amazingjumpswekickthepartyoff.com/jumpers-bounce-houses-c-21.html" rel="nofollow"> Inflatable bounce house </a>. Matt Vogeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427600864477592085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-68975669936540612322015-01-24T02:45:12.989-06:002015-01-24T02:45:12.989-06:00I am dying. DYING.I am dying. DYING.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18310246647302827461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-57829811824907013472012-12-04T17:51:51.179-06:002012-12-04T17:51:51.179-06:00This isn't exactly through Toys for Tots, but ...This isn't exactly through Toys for Tots, but my family had the saddest angel tree request this year. It was a ten year old girl who wanted an inflatable bed (like an air mattress) for Christmas, because her whole family had to sleep on the one mattress they had. Absolutely broke my heart- That was the only thing on her list.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621343822392886133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-1763447591870832322012-12-01T20:51:27.386-06:002012-12-01T20:51:27.386-06:00What a great idea! We have Christmas for Kids in ...What a great idea! We have Christmas for Kids in my area, and I just held a special ZUMBA class to collect toys and money. I now want to speak with the organizers about also collecting things for the older kids as well, because we do so often forget about them! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717915471130866519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-66125283949690130422012-11-28T15:39:19.305-06:002012-11-28T15:39:19.305-06:00What's so funny? You mean it's NOT Toys fo...What's so funny? You mean it's NOT Toys for Todds? Seriously, though, this year my church is making shoe boxes for all the kids we had in Vacation Bible School on our mission trip. These are kids who are doing well to get food on the table, so everything else is a bonus. I've got a 15 year old girl and two 6 year old boys. This should be easy b/c at heart I'm still 15 myself and I have a 6 year old son who can pick out for the boys.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096166838224852282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-25226522194546902842012-11-28T06:22:04.891-06:002012-11-28T06:22:04.891-06:00L.O.L.! I am laughing so hard!!!! What a doll! I c...L.O.L.! I am laughing so hard!!!! What a doll! I can only imagine what she's been thinking this whole time - wondering why this one boy, Todd, gets so many gifts, lol! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-32441463980780998832012-11-27T21:26:26.944-06:002012-11-27T21:26:26.944-06:00I have worked with fostet children for a number of...I have worked with fostet children for a number of years. Each year at Christmas we go to the toy drives to pick out presents and each year there are never enough for the older kids. People often forget them when thinking about buying presents for children in need. One year a local radio station hosted the toy drive and for the life of me I could not find one gify for a 17 y/o girl that wanted to play in a band. One of the DJ's overheard me talking with another social worker about the trouble in finding a gift. The DJ donated a drum set to this girl..it was the best gift she ever got. My suggestion...find a foster care agency and ask them ow you can sponsor an older child. They will appreciate anything...even body spray.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552971278783294722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-35702226602590650332012-11-27T20:18:07.961-06:002012-11-27T20:18:07.961-06:00In the Atlanta we have Clark's Kids. They set ...In the Atlanta we have Clark's Kids. They set up at Walmart's around town and have list for kids in foster homes. You pick a kid and shop for them and turn the stuff in at the table. My husband has always taken the older kid and last year we started with the 3yr girl. When we try to explain why we are buying the gifts, my daughter goes, "Won't santa just bring them extra presents?". We agreed but adding that santa is very busy and the kids don't have the family gifts like ones that grandma and grandpa give them. She just replied "I think they would want a family more than gifts can we buy them a family?" How do you answer that one. Shanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337999923898947554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-88952295651824656242012-11-27T15:52:46.548-06:002012-11-27T15:52:46.548-06:00Electric blue eyeshadow is always in style.
This ...Electric blue eyeshadow is always in style. <br />This kind of thing makes me excited for my kid to start talking. (I know...I say that now.)<br /><br />Just randomly found your blog today because a friend shared the Elf post on Facebook (best ever!) You are hilarious! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609253184759574945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-8501026484796241922012-11-27T14:15:30.474-06:002012-11-27T14:15:30.474-06:00So awesome. I love kids! Mine are pretty cool to...So awesome. I love kids! Mine are pretty cool too :) Thanks for the good ideas on the 'older kid toys' - I'm gonna do that!Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016191973916474409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-19686394464291179662012-11-27T10:47:34.047-06:002012-11-27T10:47:34.047-06:00That is so funny! I remember when I was Adopha...That is so funny! I remember when I was Adopha's age, I used to wonder about the signs in front of the school that read "Slow down when kids are president." I couldn't figure out if that would never happen or if it was a given (e.g., presidents were always kids once). I once sponsored a teenage boy and girl and couldn't for the life of me figure out what teenage boys would want that is affordable.Kelly and Snehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694012810022647105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-6956132583120864942012-11-27T10:39:12.432-06:002012-11-27T10:39:12.432-06:00As mother Theresa said, "If you can't fee...As mother Theresa said, "If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one." I know we aren't talking about food, but the concept still applies.<br /><br />It isn't too late to make a difference for ONE kid this year. So don't beat yourself up over what you didn't do, make the difference that you can.<br /><br />And I agree, what does that say about a child's situation when teens want toiletries for Christmas?<br />Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617958638829961056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-3780395091358003842012-11-27T09:36:36.626-06:002012-11-27T09:36:36.626-06:00At my new job's Thanksgiving lunch there was a...At my new job's Thanksgiving lunch there was an Angel Tree for the nearby teens w/ babies home (I'm sure there's a better way to say that!). It was fun shopping for both the 16 yr old mom and the infant! KirstenNBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685999318488423470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-36188462974009640562012-11-27T09:26:44.997-06:002012-11-27T09:26:44.997-06:00That is awesome. Last year I heard on the radio t...That is awesome. Last year I heard on the radio that the older kids had wish lists that consisted of things like deodorant, facial cleanser, shampoo...that made me so freaking sad. Those should be givens. Those should not be wants. Those are needs. Wow. So sad it makes me angry and tearful just thinking about it. <br /><br />I wanted to, but had no idea how to, start a drive to make gift baskets for low-income teens, baskets that would have staples, and a couple of fun things. I wanted to seek donations from companies to get the staple items, and maybe give them movie tickets, or Subway cards, or something like that. I just didn't know how to make that happen, and now I feel like a loser that I didn't pursue it harder. <br /><br />It is so wrong that these tweens and teens even have to ASK for Axe Body Spray!! I throw stuff like that in my cart for my teen all the time, without a thought. :(So did I tell you about...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02842661378225010848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-47564134224013155592012-11-27T09:11:44.211-06:002012-11-27T09:11:44.211-06:00I picked the 17 year old boy for the family a grou...I picked the 17 year old boy for the family a group of us are sponsoring because the older kids always get left out. I don't think his name is Todd but I will be getting him some things so that his younger sibs don't get all the loot.liz smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233276763504345726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-65648534755474795922012-11-27T09:09:02.936-06:002012-11-27T09:09:02.936-06:00This year I'm donating to Toys For Tits. Accor...This year I'm donating to Toys For Tits. According to my husband, who donates regularly, lots of strippers need money this time of year. They say it's for a boob jobs, but I really think it's to get through med school. :)RachRiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16555149721317451097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-70107703946523915922012-11-27T09:00:36.865-06:002012-11-27T09:00:36.865-06:00A - thank you for the reminder about older kids. ...A - thank you for the reminder about older kids. and B - Adolpha is adorable. Kphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762687534740052256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-19106734719760968242012-11-27T08:59:40.039-06:002012-11-27T08:59:40.039-06:00So funny made me think of my boy who thought Kettl...So funny made me think of my boy who thought Kettle Corn had kettles in it.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836742517692374126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-88227283166666684092012-11-27T08:54:27.748-06:002012-11-27T08:54:27.748-06:00So stinking cute!!! i love it :) And i love this t...So stinking cute!!! i love it :) And i love this tradition, we are totally going to start. We are random donaters, and i would love it to be not so random, and something the kids are a part of. You're an awesome mom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-29121977482159958212012-11-27T08:50:29.288-06:002012-11-27T08:50:29.288-06:00Adolpha is sweet. I never think about the older k...Adolpha is sweet. I never think about the older kids either, so thanks for the reminder! YKIHAYHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18411816093125460815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-47629261873224353232012-11-27T08:47:06.387-06:002012-11-27T08:47:06.387-06:00I love kids! That was cute.I love kids! That was cute.Murphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393060812314367826noreply@blogger.com