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Graleyne · 07-16-2008, 09:15 AM

The shirt J is wearing today is a size XLG 16/18 in BOYS, but it is really very snug on him (and shows his belly). So I am guessing he needs 2 - 3 sizes bigger than that for it to fit him properly?

J's shoe size is a 10 in MENS! I was shocked! He wears a bigger shoe than my DH.

Thank you thank you I just can't say thank you enough for everyone volunteering to help! I'll start PMing my address in a few.

((((Hugs!!!)))) Ya'll have no idea how happy I am right now. YTers are the BEST!!!!

Graleyne · 07-16-2008, 09:37 AM

I would post measurements if someone would kindly tell me how to do that. LOL Do I just need to get waist and inseam or what? (Sorry lol I'm only experienced in getting my own measurements to make sure I'm getting smaller lol)

I do have school lists though -

S needs:
4 boxes crayola crayons
1 box crayola markers
1 bottle Elmer's glue
4 packs glue sticks
2 plastic folders with pockets and brads (I can pick these up because our dollar store here has them on sale right now)
1 wide ruled spiral notebook
1 book bag (no rolling book bags)
2 1" 3-ring view binders (with the clear front to slide a piece of paper in)
1 pencil pouch to go in binder
1 box tissues
1 bottle hand sanitizer
2 boxes baby wipes

J needs:
1 book bag (no rolling book bags)
5 pocket folders with brads (again I can grab these)
5 1 subject spiral notebooks
1 pkg no.2 pencils (mechanical pencils ok)
1 pkg pens (blue or black ink only)
1 red ink pen
1 yellow highlighter
1 pkg colored pencils
1pkg markers
1 2" binder and subject dividers

Graleyne · 07-16-2008, 10:16 AM

S is wearing a size 1 1/2 shoe today, but her toes are touching and I think she could really use a size 2.

tatertot15 · 07-16-2008, 10:26 AM

I really want to help any way I can....please send me your address....I dont have any kids for hand me downs but I know I have some clothes I bought and just never wear or wore that I've had for a few years. I'm going to wade through some stuff and see what I can find....I was going to do that for goodwill but i'd rather give it to someone who needs it. I'll see what I can do about school supplies too....I know I have a bunch of stuff at home. Send me your address and i'll get right on it!! I'm glad to see everyone pulling together to help out these kids....its rough being a kid and not having the "cool" stuff.

rbjc92262 · 07-16-2008, 10:27 AM

What are the trends or styles in your neck of the woods?

I'm in CA and I'm sure the kids dress differently.

amandawash · 07-16-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rbjc92262

What are the trends or styles in your neck of the woods?

I'm in CA and I'm sure the kids dress differently.

I was just going to ask the same thing. I am a shopper boy am I ever and would love to help also!!!

chattiesmom · 07-16-2008, 10:42 AM

I will definately help our with the school supplies. I will do either J or S or both. If I don't see a post from someone by this weekend that they are going to do one of the kids, then I'll go ahead and do both.

Amy, if it will work for you I'll send $$ for the baby wipes so I won't have to ship them.

Graleyne · 07-16-2008, 10:50 AM

The "trends" down here are actually pretty basic. Its a small (VERY small) town so all the big city cool stuff hasn't made it this way yet and by the time it does its probably out of style in the city LOL

The boys usually wear jeans or shorts that go below their knees (I think they call them skater shorts?). They were t-shirts untucked and longer than they should be, but not baggy. The cool thing to wear in the fall and winter is a long sleeved thermal shirt under a short sleeved t-shirt.

S is 5 so she isn't at an age yet to really care. However I can tell you that she loves Hannah Montana and all the Mary-Kate and Ashley clothes at Wal-Mart. We were there yesterday and she saw them and went crazy. LOL (Why do they always have to put them on the outer edges where the kids can see?)

Mom2BabyNatalie · 07-16-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I will definately help our with the school supplies. I will do either J or S or both. If I don't see a post from someone by this weekend that they are going to do one of the kids, then I'll go ahead and do both.

Amy, if it will work for you I'll send $$ for the baby wipes so I won't have to ship them.

If you do one, I'll do the other! Just let me know which one and I'll get these things out asap!

SladesMommy · 07-16-2008, 10:58 AM

If any one is going to contribute school supplies I would suggest looking at Walmart. Thats the department I work in and right now we have

24 box of Crayola Crayons- 22cent
2 pk of glue stick- 22 cent
Folders w/ Brads- 10 cent
10 pk of blue or black pens or red- 50 cents
Pencil pouches- 97 cent
Elmers Glue- 22 cent
Crayola Markers- 88 cent

The notebooks and spiral bounds are really cheap too, though I'm not sure the exact price of those.

I wish I could offer to do one of the kids (esp. since I get 10% off), but I won't get paid for another week or two.

delisa2850 · 07-16-2008, 11:08 AM

I just assume there is a Walmart in every town - do you have one in your town? If all of us who want to help sent a $10.00 Walmart card, would you have time to take them shopping so they could pick some of their own things? (Letting the kids pick their own clothes and backpacks was always a highlight for the back to school season!) We could take the extra we would pay for shipping items we bought and put that onto the card as well. If a Walmart card would work, if you will send an address, I will go and get a card. I can't afford a lot, but I can certainly afford to kick in to a pool that can hopefully add up to make a difference for these children!

MeganS · 07-16-2008, 11:10 AM

Oh I'd really like to help out.

Hmmm...I'm going to go through mine and my brother's things.

rbjc92262 · 07-16-2008, 11:15 AM

Awesome idea, let them pick out what they want.

I'm in!!!!

zaknnana · 07-16-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delisa2850

I just assume there is a Walmart in every town - do you have one in your town? If all of us who want to help sent a $10.00 Walmart card, would you have time to take them shopping so they could pick some of their own things? (Letting the kids pick their own clothes and backpacks was always a highlight for the back to school season!) We could take the extra we would pay for shipping items we bought and put that onto the card as well. If a Walmart card would work, if you will send an address, I will go and get a card. I can't afford a lot, but I can certainly afford to kick in to a pool that can hopefully add up to make a difference for these children!

I think "Walmart gift cards" would be the answer and save alot of money on postage!! I will send $10 if you pm me your address. I also have brand new 34-30 jeans w/tags on them brand new in mens so if that is the size he can wear I will see what all I have and mail them to you if they will fit him!! How sad it is for kids...no doubt our dogs are more spoiled than alot of kids!!

BraxtonsMama · 07-16-2008, 11:29 AM

[QUOTE=delisa2850;2117470]I just assume there is a Walmart in every town - do you have one in your town? If all of us who want to help sent a $10.00 Walmart card, would you have time to take them shopping so they could pick some of their own things? (Letting the kids pick their own clothes and backpacks was always a highlight for the back to school season!) We could take the extra we would pay for shipping items we bought and put that onto the card as well. If a Walmart card would work, if you will send an address, I will go and get a card. I can't afford a lot, but I can certainly afford to kick in to a pool that can hopefully add up to make a difference for these children![/QUOT

I think this is a great idea too!!

07-16-2008, 09:15 AM	#16
Graleyne Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,563	The shirt J is wearing today is a size XLG 16/18 in BOYS, but it is really very snug on him (and shows his belly). So I am guessing he needs 2 - 3 sizes bigger than that for it to fit him properly? J's shoe size is a 10 in MENS! I was shocked! He wears a bigger shoe than my DH. Thank you thank you I just can't say thank you enough for everyone volunteering to help! I'll start PMing my address in a few. ((((Hugs!!!)))) Ya'll have no idea how happy I am right now. YTers are the BEST!!!! __________________ Aerrica, and Norman RIP my sweet Poopanut

07-16-2008, 09:37 AM	#17
Graleyne Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,563	I would post measurements if someone would kindly tell me how to do that. LOL Do I just need to get waist and inseam or what? (Sorry lol I'm only experienced in getting my own measurements to make sure I'm getting smaller lol) I do have school lists though - S needs: 4 boxes crayola crayons 1 box crayola markers 1 bottle Elmer's glue 4 packs glue sticks 2 plastic folders with pockets and brads (I can pick these up because our dollar store here has them on sale right now) 1 wide ruled spiral notebook 1 book bag (no rolling book bags) 2 1" 3-ring view binders (with the clear front to slide a piece of paper in) 1 pencil pouch to go in binder 1 box tissues 1 bottle hand sanitizer 2 boxes baby wipes J needs: 1 book bag (no rolling book bags) 5 pocket folders with brads (again I can grab these) 5 1 subject spiral notebooks 1 pkg no.2 pencils (mechanical pencils ok) 1 pkg pens (blue or black ink only) 1 red ink pen 1 yellow highlighter 1 pkg colored pencils 1pkg markers 1 2" binder and subject dividers __________________ Aerrica, and Norman RIP my sweet Poopanut

07-16-2008, 10:16 AM	#18
Graleyne Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,563	S is wearing a size 1 1/2 shoe today, but her toes are touching and I think she could really use a size 2. __________________ Aerrica, and Norman RIP my sweet Poopanut

07-16-2008, 10:26 AM	#19
tatertot15 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 832	I really want to help any way I can....please send me your address....I dont have any kids for hand me downs but I know I have some clothes I bought and just never wear or wore that I've had for a few years. I'm going to wade through some stuff and see what I can find....I was going to do that for goodwill but i'd rather give it to someone who needs it. I'll see what I can do about school supplies too....I know I have a bunch of stuff at home. Send me your address and i'll get right on it!! I'm glad to see everyone pulling together to help out these kids....its rough being a kid and not having the "cool" stuff. __________________ Ashley & Bandit

07-16-2008, 10:42 AM	#22
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I will definately help our with the school supplies. I will do either J or S or both. If I don't see a post from someone by this weekend that they are going to do one of the kids, then I'll go ahead and do both. Amy, if it will work for you I'll send $$ for the baby wipes so I won't have to ship them. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

07-16-2008, 10:27 AM	#20
rbjc92262 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Palm Springs Posts: 8	What are the trends or styles in your neck of the woods? I'm in CA and I'm sure the kids dress differently.

07-16-2008, 10:50 AM	#23
Graleyne Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,563	The "trends" down here are actually pretty basic. Its a small (VERY small) town so all the big city cool stuff hasn't made it this way yet and by the time it does its probably out of style in the city LOL The boys usually wear jeans or shorts that go below their knees (I think they call them skater shorts?). They were t-shirts untucked and longer than they should be, but not baggy. The cool thing to wear in the fall and winter is a long sleeved thermal shirt under a short sleeved t-shirt. S is 5 so she isn't at an age yet to really care. However I can tell you that she loves Hannah Montana and all the Mary-Kate and Ashley clothes at Wal-Mart. We were there yesterday and she saw them and went crazy. LOL (Why do they always have to put them on the outer edges where the kids can see?) __________________ Aerrica, and Norman RIP my sweet Poopanut

07-16-2008, 10:58 AM	#25
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	If any one is going to contribute school supplies I would suggest looking at Walmart. Thats the department I work in and right now we have 24 box of Crayola Crayons- 22cent 2 pk of glue stick- 22 cent Folders w/ Brads- 10 cent 10 pk of blue or black pens or red- 50 cents Pencil pouches- 97 cent Elmers Glue- 22 cent Crayola Markers- 88 cent The notebooks and spiral bounds are really cheap too, though I'm not sure the exact price of those. I wish I could offer to do one of the kids (esp. since I get 10% off), but I won't get paid for another week or two.

07-16-2008, 11:08 AM	#26
delisa2850 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pocatello, ID, USA Posts: 414	I just assume there is a Walmart in every town - do you have one in your town? If all of us who want to help sent a $10.00 Walmart card, would you have time to take them shopping so they could pick some of their own things? (Letting the kids pick their own clothes and backpacks was always a highlight for the back to school season!) We could take the extra we would pay for shipping items we bought and put that onto the card as well. If a Walmart card would work, if you will send an address, I will go and get a card. I can't afford a lot, but I can certainly afford to kick in to a pool that can hopefully add up to make a difference for these children! __________________ DeLisa Roxy and Oakley

07-16-2008, 11:10 AM	#27
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	Oh I'd really like to help out. Hmmm...I'm going to go through mine and my brother's things. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

07-16-2008, 11:15 AM	#28
rbjc92262 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Palm Springs Posts: 8	Awesome idea, let them pick out what they want. I'm in!!!!

07-16-2008, 11:29 AM	#30
BraxtonsMama Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: McCordsville, IN, USA Posts: 58	[QUOTE=delisa2850;2117470]I just assume there is a Walmart in every town - do you have one in your town? If all of us who want to help sent a $10.00 Walmart card, would you have time to take them shopping so they could pick some of their own things? (Letting the kids pick their own clothes and backpacks was always a highlight for the back to school season!) We could take the extra we would pay for shipping items we bought and put that onto the card as well. If a Walmart card would work, if you will send an address, I will go and get a card. I can't afford a lot, but I can certainly afford to kick in to a pool that can hopefully add up to make a difference for these children![/QUOT I think this is a great idea too!!