June, 2012
Thank you for your interest in our Romanian Christmas Box mission. This year we would like to send over 2,000 boxes to these special children. To prepare for the Fall 2012 shipment, we are offering suggestions to ensure every child receives a box filled to the brim with age appropriate toys and necessities. Also, each age group list will be printed separately so you can easily copy the list for distribution.
Please use a plastic shoebox sized storage box with lid. Due to Romanian customs, do not wrap it, tape it shut or write on the box. Heavy duty rubber bands work well. Please include a small baggie of candies in each box.
Please do not include the following items: anything previously used, clothes (except infants), toys requiring batteries, English language books, washcloths (except infants) or soap.
It is never too early to begin shopping. Now is the time of year to buy up all the gloves and hats you can find! They should be on sale and won’t be available again in stores until late September or October, often too late to include in your box. Many stores are discounting dolls and toys this time of year as a result of Christmas overstock. Also on sale are coloring books and crayons.
INFANTS:
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Pacifier
Hat
Socks/Booties
Baby Bottles
Hairbrush
Additional suggestions:
Sippy cup
Sleepers
Stuffed animal
Gloves
Rattles
Washclothes
Teethers
Baby soap
Blanket
GIRL 1-2 YEARS (TODDLERS)
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Hairbrush
Hat & Gloves
Socks
Coloring book & crayons (jumbo crayons are perfect)
Baby doll
Ball
Additional suggestions:
Small toys
Picture books
Small stuffed animal
Hair ribbons, etc.
GIRL 3-5 YEARS
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Hairbrush
Hat & Gloves
Socks
Coloring book &crayons
Baby doll
Ball
Additional suggestions:
Age appropriate toys, Play doh, puzzles, etc.
Picture Books
Stuffed animals
Hair ribbons, etc.
Happy Meal toys, new
GIRL 6-9 YEARS
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Hairbrush
Hat & Gloves
Socks
Coloring book & crayons
Baby doll
Ball
Additional suggestions:
Toys: jump rope, jacks, yo-yo, puzzles, etc.
Hair ribbons, etc.
Jewelry
Purse/wallet
Play doh
Sunglasses
Stuffed animals
Happy Meal toys, new
GIRL 10-12 YEARS
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Hairbrush
Hat & Gloves
Socks
Notebooks, Writing paper
Pens/Pencils/Markers
Barbie type doll
Ball
Additional suggestions:
Toys: jump rope, jacks, yo-yo, puzzles, etc.
Hair ribbons, etc.
Jewelry
Purse/wallet
Play doh
Sunglasses
Stuffed animals
GIRL 13-15 YEARS
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Hairbrush
Hat & Gloves
Socks
Notebooks, Writing paper
Pens/Pencils/Markers/glitter pens
Stuffed animal or small doll
Ball
Additional suggestions:
Toys: jump rope, jacks, yo-yo, puzzles, etc.
Hair ribbons, etc
Jewelry
Purse/wallet
Play doh
Sunglasses
Stuffed animals
Perfume
Makeup
Disposable Razors
BOY 1-2 YEARS (TODDLERS)
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Hairbrush
Hat & Gloves
Socks
Coloring book & crayons (jumbo crayons are perfect)
Age appropriate car or truck
Ball
Additional suggestions:
Small toys
Picture books
Small stuffed animal
Happy Meal toys, new
BOY 3-5 YEARS
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Hairbrush or comb
Hat & Gloves
Socks
Coloring book & crayons
Car or truck
Ball
Additional suggestions:
Small toys, Play doh, whistles, planes, etc.
Picture books
Small stuffed animal
Sunglasses
Happy Meal toys, new
BOY 6-9 YEARS
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Hairbrush or comb
Hat & Gloves
Socks
Coloring book & crayons
Car or truck
Ball
Additional suggestions:
Small toys, Play doh, whistles, planes, etc.
Yo-yo’s, harmonica, etc.
Small stuffed animal
Sunglasses
Happy meal toys
Pens, pencils, paper
BOY 10-12 YEARS
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Comb
Hat & Gloves
Socks
Cars or trucks
Ball
Pencils, pens, paper, notebook
Additional suggestions:
Whistles, planes, puzzles, etc.
Yo-yo’s, harmonica, etc.
Small stuffed animal
Sunglasses
Wallets
Deodorant, razors
BOY 13-15 YEARS
EVERY BOX CONTAINS:
Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Comb
Hat & Gloves
Socks
Cars or trucks
Ball
Pencils, pens, paper, notebook
Additional suggestions:
Whistles, planes, puzzles, etc.
Yo-yo’s, harmonica, etc.
Small stuffed animal
Sunglasses
Wallets
Deodorant, razors
You are welcome to call us with any additional questions. You are also welcome to send items from the lists above if you prefer for us to make the boxes.
Thank you again and God bless,
Sherri MacMaster 985-845-1476
Linda Broom 985-892-9202
