Gateway Philippines 2014: February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

Plans to send a couple of boxes....

This will be the first time I send a box to the Philippines. The boxes are are roughly 20 x 20 x 20" and can be filled full and heavy for a flat fee of $55 to middle islands and $45 to Manila.     (This price is through Willex Corporation, but there is also the LBC company--when it comes time to send a box off, I'll see which company gives the better price!!) I was planning to send the first box I fill to Manila.    (this project is another reason I stop and collect empty beer/pop/water bottles and cans!!)

items that can be included: as mentioned all the small trial sized items at motels and hotels--even partially used is fine
                                               children's clothing and sandals and t-shoes--more spring/summer than winter! again gently used is fine    (scarves, caps, socks)
                                               toys--even just the MacDonald meal ones or others you care to weed out from your children's assortment! (think kids 2 years through 17 years of age)
                                               school supplies: pens, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, notebook paper, folders, rulers, erasers, small pencil sharpeners, compass/protractor/ solar powered calculators, coloring books, children's books--English is taught in the schools
                                               hygiene items: wash cloth, bar of soap, combs, brushes, hair do-dads for girls, deodorant, tooth brush, tooth paste, breath mints,
                                               gum and candy is always fun, but NOT chocolate or things that would melt

When I send a box to the Middle Islands, even canned ham, Spam, sardines, Asian noodles, the dried noodle soup packages (Top Ramen), canned spaghetti sauce, and adult gently used clothing would be great!!

I am grateful for any donations ya'll care to give!!!