Don't forget the toy donations

[torontogal12]

Just dropped off some toys at the local RBC. Today is officially 30 days until Christmas! I was sad to see there was only one gift in the toy donation bin

Don't forget to start bringing those gifts in!

[toban]

I plan on donating a toy or two this year. Feels great to help!

[trishka]

Thanks for the reminder. Consider donating something that a teenager would want. They're often forgotten in toy drives as most people donate toys for young kids and infants.

[torontogal12]

Thanks for the reminder. Consider donating something that a teenager would want. They're often forgotten in toy drives as most people donate toys for young kids and infants.

You're absolutely right.

My bag was full of jewelry and hair accessories for teenage girls . I separated them in ziploc bags so they can go together with outfits (e.g. green hairband and green earrings together).

I realize now I should've left a note but hopefully the gift sorters will figure out that they are sorted for a reason

I'm thinking books would be great for teens too

[trishka]

I think books are a good idea. I also think that sports equipment, like basketballs, soccer balls, hockey stuff, baseball bats etc. are good ideas too.

[Natalka]

Here we always do, to the Salvation Army.

Very good reminder about the teens - and especially, for males.

[Shwa Girl]

Here we always do, to the Salvation Army.

Very good reminder about the teens - and especially, for males.

Sally Ann? We donate to them too. But not toys. We give a few bucks so they can buy things for teens/twenties age group Christmas presents.

[torontogal12]

I bet teens would like DVDs too

Sci-fi movies or those comedies starring former Disney stars. You can get those types for $5 in the bargain bin and some of them are pretty great!

[Lynn49]

It's one of my highlights at Christmas: finding something for a boy and a girl to put under the Christmas tree at our TD bank....lots there already and they get tons to donate by Christmas...love it!

[torontogal12]

Some good $2 DVDs at Target that could work.

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/395248-...er-4-a-canada/
@Nickblat not sure. Check with your local church, fire/police station or Salvation Army. These places all distribute toys

[morningrose]

I do have many board games and 1000 piece puzzles new and unopened(almost 15+) stacked them from almost 3 yrs that my kids didn't show any interest in opening them.So hesitating will other kids also shows interest?

[trishka]

I do have many board games and 1000 piece puzzles new and unopened(almost 15+) stacked them from almost 3 yrs that my kids didn't show any interest in opening them.So hesitating will other kids also shows interest?

I think a child would rather get something than nothing. It may have been that your kids had other things they were interested in. Many underprivileged kids don't have anything else to distract them.

[ROMEO]

Great Message. !!

[torontogal12]

I do have many board games and 1000 piece puzzles new and unopened(almost 15+) stacked them from almost 3 yrs that my kids didn't show any interest in opening them.So hesitating will other kids also shows interest?

I don't see why not. Different interests for different kids?

[morningrose]

Sure, will happily place them.