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Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
I got mine today. From a 9 year old who wishes to receive a basketball hoop & ball.
What do you think the proper height is that I should get for a 9 year old?
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Posted 11/9/11 3:40 PM  |
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MrsFrizzle
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
I dont know about the hoop but I got an 8 year old girl who wants books and a globe I just cant with that one a girl after my own heart.
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| Posted 11/9/11 3:59 PM |
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by jkfris09
I dont know about the hoop but I got an 8 year old girl who wants books and a globe I just cant with that one a girl after my own heart.
sounds like a worldy girl. I wonder if you can find a nice bookmark to throw in too...maybe something personalized from Etsy?
I just love kids who are into reading.
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| Posted 11/9/11 4:03 PM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
i would get a standard size... they will grow into it lol
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| Posted 11/9/11 4:05 PM |
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dani731
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by AngnShaun
i would get a standard size... they will grow into it lol
I agree
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| Posted 11/9/11 4:06 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
We did. One wanted Baby Alive and the other wanted one of those doll head things you can do hair and makeup on.
One year we had a kid that wanted a warm coat and gloves. 
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| Posted 11/9/11 4:27 PM |
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by dani731
Posted by AngnShaun
i would get a standard size... they will grow into it lol
I agree
What's standard size? And how much are they, generally?
Like I'm not sure if this kid lives in the city and how would they have one of those giant basketball hoops, KWIM? Like I wonder if he meant one of the indoor ones you can put behind the door?
I'm stupid when it comes to sports and city-life. 
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| Posted 11/9/11 4:30 PM |
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by CathyB
One year we had a kid that wanted a warm coat and gloves.
that makes me want to cry
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| Posted 11/9/11 4:31 PM |
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Lisa
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
I got my 3
one wants building blocks
one wants action toys, cars and trucks
one wants black flat shoes 
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AngnShaun
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by LadyBugN2Buggies
Posted by dani731
Posted by AngnShaun
i would get a standard size... they will grow into it lol
I agree
What's standard size? And how much are they, generally?
Like I'm not sure if this kid lives in the city and how would they have one of those giant basketball hoops, KWIM? Like I wonder if he meant one of the indoor ones you can put behind the door?
I'm stupid when it comes to sports and city-life.
i guess there is no way to find out more info?
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| Posted 11/9/11 4:41 PM |
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Lisa
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by AngnShaun
Posted by LadyBugN2Buggies
Posted by dani731
Posted by AngnShaun
i would get a standard size... they will grow into it lol
I agree
What's standard size? And how much are they, generally?
Like I'm not sure if this kid lives in the city and how would they have one of those giant basketball hoops, KWIM? Like I wonder if he meant one of the indoor ones you can put behind the door?
I'm stupid when it comes to sports and city-life.
i guess there is no way to find out more info?
there is contact info on the back of the letter if you need more info on the child
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| Posted 11/9/11 4:53 PM |
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Mkr09
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
I haven't gotten mine yet.
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| Posted 11/9/11 5:08 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
All of your kids sound exactly like what I was hoping for and expecting.
I got my two and both of them want Ripstiks (fancy skateboards). Cheapest I can find is like $50, plus wrapping, plus shipping. No other options given. One is 8, one is 10. Both from the same location in Brooklyn.
I'm a little taken aback to be honest. I WANT to give them what they want, but spending $60 per kid is more than I've allotted for kids in my own family!
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| Posted 11/9/11 5:11 PM |
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OrganicMama
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
What is this Winter Wishes program? I did the Salvation Army Angel Tree last year, which I will do again this year. Just wondering what this program is about and where I can find more info.
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| Posted 11/9/11 5:40 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by LoveyQ
All of your kids sound exactly like what I was hoping for and expecting.
I got my two and both of them want Ripstiks (fancy skateboards). Cheapest I can find is like $50, plus wrapping, plus shipping. No other options given. One is 8, one is 10. Both from the same location in Brooklyn.
I'm a little taken aback to be honest. I WANT to give them what they want, but spending $60 per kid is more than I've allotted for kids in my own family!
The first couple of years I did the program, I received requests like those above (aside from a basketball hoop). Then the following two letters, I received extravagent requests from 15 and 16 year olds. Designer clothing and expensive video games. I too was a bit taken back. I was surprised that the school doesn't tell them to include some alternate, less expensive gift ideas. I didn't participate this year because of this. Like you, I don't even spend $60 on the kids in my family. While it's sad that these children are poor and don't get a lot, I think the over the top request are a turn off.
I will likely pick an angel off the tree at a local establishment.
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| Posted 11/9/11 5:51 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by BargainMama
I will likely pick an angel off the tree at a local establishment.
This is what I've done in the past.
Last year we went to the elementary school in our area and asked if they were doing anything for the children in need in our town. And they gave us information (age and clothing size) on a little girl at the school and we went shopping for her.
We will be doing it again this year.
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| Posted 11/9/11 6:12 PM |
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SRM12
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by MsSissy
Posted by BargainMama
I will likely pick an angel off the tree at a local establishment.
This is what I've done in the past.
Last year we went to the elementary school in our area and asked if they were doing anything for the children in need in our town. And they gave us information (age and clothing size) on a little girl at the school and we went shopping for her.
We will be doing it again this year.
we have done this too!!! i love these programs
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| Posted 11/9/11 6:59 PM |
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SRM12
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by CathyB
One year we had a kid that wanted a warm coat and gloves.
ugh 
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| Posted 11/9/11 6:59 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by LoveyQ
All of your kids sound exactly like what I was hoping for and expecting.
I got my two and both of them want Ripstiks (fancy skateboards). Cheapest I can find is like $50, plus wrapping, plus shipping. No other options given. One is 8, one is 10. Both from the same location in Brooklyn.
I'm a little taken aback to be honest. I WANT to give them what they want, but spending $60 per kid is more than I've allotted for kids in my own family!
The first couple of years I did the program, I received requests like those above (aside from a basketball hoop). Then the following two letters, I received extravagent requests from 15 and 16 year olds. Designer clothing and expensive video games. I too was a bit taken back. I was surprised that the school doesn't tell them to include some alternate, less expensive gift ideas. I didn't participate this year because of this. Like you, I don't even spend $60 on the kids in my family. While it's sad that these children are poor and don't get a lot, I think the over the top request are a turn off.
I will likely pick an angel off the tree at a local establishment.
I just signed up for a letter and the website did say the requests are usually for gifts under $40 however, they said to spend what you can afford.........even if it's not exactly what's on the wish list. They gave a link of gift ideas for girls and boys. I am excited to donate a gift but I too cannot afford $60 when I don't even spend that on the kids in my life too.
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| Posted 11/9/11 7:05 PM |
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Momma2Be
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
I haven't gotten mine yet.
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| Posted 11/9/11 9:27 PM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
I didn't get mine yet, but last year I had a little girl who asked for play doh.
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| Posted 11/9/11 9:53 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
I got the most adorable letter. "My name is Christian Xxxx.. I am seven. I am in 3rd grade at ps ###. I am really into books and it would be nice to get really good chapter books. Sincerely Christian Xxxxx".
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| Posted 11/9/11 9:59 PM |
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seaside
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by julz33
I got the most adorable letter. "My name is Christian Xxxx.. I am seven. I am in 3rd grade at ps ###. I am really into books and it would be nice to get really good chapter books. Sincerely Christian Xxxxx".
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| Posted 11/9/11 10:32 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
Posted by julz33
I got the most adorable letter. "My name is Christian Xxxx.. I am seven. I am in 3rd grade at ps ###. I am really into books and it would be nice to get really good chapter books. Sincerely Christian Xxxxx".
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| Posted 11/9/11 10:34 PM |
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bride07
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Re: Anyone get their Winter Wishes letter yet?
I received a Great letter yesterday from an 8 year old litte girl who lives in Brooklyn. She told me a little about herself and that she loves to read and write.
Her gift request was a Password Journal.. ( which $20, so I will be either buying some additional gifts for her or maybe a giftcard to Barnes n Noble)
I am excited to send her gift! 
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