FIND AN EMPTY SHOEBOX

We all have shoe boxes around the house or know someone who will kindly give us one. Shoe stores usually have empty boxes to give away. Boxes larger than MEDIUM (running shoes) size might not be accepted.

DECORATE THE SHOEBOX
Wrap the shoe box, but please wrap the lid separately so that it can be lifted off. Wrapping a shoe box isn't as easy as it sounds!  Be creative and  instead of wrapping paper decorate the box with drawings, paint, cut outs and stickers. This way you are creating a “keep sake” box and at the same time minimizing paper waste from unwrapping the boxes.

FILL WITH GIFTS AND LABEL
Fill only with NEW and age appropriate items.
The following items  are  REQUIRED:

• toothpaste  and tooth brush
• bar of  soap and wash cloth
• clothing
• educational supplies
• sweets
• a toy

Please refer to the gift ideas and what not to include sections.

PLEASE DO NOT wrap any items individually.

LABEL YOUR BOX. Please print the completed label/s that will be emailed to you. Stick the label on the outside of the lid, top right hand corner. Add sticky tape to ensure the label is secure.

CLOSE THE BOX. Please secure the lid with an elastic band, and DO NOT seal the box as boxes are spot checked to ensure it meets all requirements.

DROP OFF BY DEADLINE: 28 - 30 October 2010

Unfortunately NO alternate drop off dates or venues will be available.

DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

• FOOD chocolate, crisps, tinned food, cakes, perishable food
• MEDICINE medicines or vitamins of any kind
• WAR RELATED ITEMS toy guns, soldiers or knives
• FRAGILE ITEMS glass containers, mirrors
• LIQUIDS of any kind, including blow bubbles, shampoo, bubble bath or aerosols
• DANGEROUS ITEMS marbles or sharp objects
• ELECTRONICS cell phones or battery operated toys
• ANYTHING of a political or racial nature

HERE IS THE SMALL PRINT:

All gifts should be new and comply with the conditions listed above. Please make sure your gifts are age appropriate and that you do not send any items which might be swallowed or mistaken for sweets. Should you inadvertently include any item that is not suitable, or might be regarded as dangerous for the intended child, Kidz2Kidz reserves the right to remove that item and use it for the benefit of the charity.

GIFT IDEAS

All items should be new & age appropriate.

• TOYS something to love
  Soft toy, tennis ball, finger puppet, yo-yo, building blocks, trucks and cars, doll, dress-up clothes etc.
• EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES something to do
  Felt pens, pens, pencil sharpener, rubber, coloring book, notepad, picture/puzzle book, pencil case, stickers etc.
• HYGIENE ITEMS something to use
  Toothbrush & toothpaste, bar of wrapped soap & wash cloth, hairbrush, comb, hair clips, roll-on deodorant, talcum powder etc.
• CLOTHING ITEMS something to wear
  T-shirt, shorts, dress, pajamas, etc. Can include as an extra – gloves, scarf, sunglasses, cap, hat, bangles, necklaces, clip-on earrings, make-up or hair accessories etc.
• SUGAR AND SPICE something to eat
  Sweets (sell by date to be at least March of the following year – preferably softer sweets – wine gums, sours etc.
• BABY BOX something for the youngest
  Barrier cream/talcum powder, baby soap, item of clothing, bath towel/baby blanket, soft toy, toy/rattle.
• TEENAGE BOX something for our teenagers
  All of the above plus something cool e.g. cap, sunglasses, toiletries, nail polish, make-up etc.