My typical 10-14 Boy Box 2015

This is a pretty good representation of one of my 10-14 Boy Boxes this year.
I have listed below what went into most boxes and how much I spent.  The boy boxes costs on average around $10, more than my girl boxes.  I ended up using some Dollar Tree items that make it more $$.  My goal for next year is to find calculators at a better price,  I have already found paracord at a great price to replace the polypropolyne rope.

  “Typical" Shoebox Contained:

·         Drawstring Backpack  (.533, misprint lot from HJClosetouts.com)

·         Tooth Brush (.333, Dollar Tree, 3 toothbrushes, 3 cases $1)

·         Tooth Brush Case

·         Soap (free, had coupon and matched to sale at Rite-Aid, 6 free bars)

·         Sports/Tennis Towel (.172, found bag of brand new ones at Goodwill)

·         Comb (.083, Dollar Tree pack of 12)

·         Tissues (.063, I sewed tissue case with fabric I had on hand, split pack of Dollar Tree tissues 8/$1)

·         Pencil Box/Case (.10-50, Staples, Walgreens, CVS BTS clearance)

·         Scissors (.09,  CVS BTS clearance)

·         Jumbo Glue Stick (.09 CVS BTS clearance)

·         Two Novelty Erasers (.12 CVS BTS clearance)

·         Post-it Notes (.09 CVS BTS clearance)

·         Pencils (.24, 6 pencils Amazon special Dr. Seuss, 4 cents each)

·         Pens (.25  6 pens, variety of BTS clearance, Staples coupon deal, free with rebate)

·         Highlighter (.20, at least one, variety of BTS clearance, Staple coupon deals, free with rebate)

·         Pencil Sharpener (.09 CVS BTS clearance, or Oriental Trading, also 12/$1 Dollar Tree)

·         Colored Paper Clips/Binder (.015, from 1/6 of assortment from CVS BTS clearance)

·         Colored Pencils or Markers or Crayons (.25-.50, sales around BTS)

·         Squishy Novelty Pen w/Magnet on floppy end (.09, CVS BTS Clearance)

·         Composition Book (.25, was cut in half with band saw from one composition book on sale for 50 cents at Back to School Sales) or 150 sheets notebook paper, cut in half above

·         Hard cover Small USA notepad, wire bound (.10, Kole Import on-line, was 5 cent and about 5 cent shipping)

·         Dry Erase Sheet (.148, bought pack of 2 sided, 5 sheets from Toys r Us Clearance, cut in half, punched hole in corner and attached string for marker)

·         Dry Erase Marker (.333, 3/$1 at dollar tree, but can find on sale for less, free with rebate)

·         Rope ($1, Dollar Tree tool department)

·         Small Knot Booklet ( one sheet of paper folded into a booklet with picture instructions for different knots, I have this available for download)

·         Beanie Baby (.50  at garage sales if you don’t already have, can use any small stuffed animal)

·         Erector Set type Model ($1, Dollar Tree, metal set with small screw driver and wrench)

·         Sports Lanyard (.10, Kole Import, was 5 cents and about 5 cents shipping)

·         Candy (varies, will get candy canes for next year after Christmas)

·         2 Hot Wheels (1.40, got set of 20 from Amazon and divided up.  Don’t cheap cars, Hot Wheels & Matchbox good quality)

·         Two carabiners (.40, from Aliexpress.com – China)

·         Coloring Booklet (free from Watermelon Growers)

·         Miscellaneous Stickers (free from variety of places)

·         T-shirt Ball (free, made with old t-shirts)

·         LED Flashlight (.41 promo misprint, HJ Closeouts, free shipping)

·         Bottle Cap Necklace (5 cents, 5 cent shipping, Kole Import)

·         Least Two items from this list: deck of cards, socks, kite, dominos, tatapan/tic tac toe board and markers (have instructions and downloads available) , balloon helicopter (.24 Aliexpress), t-shirt free promo or cheap clearance, balloon rockets Dollar Tree,  flip flops seasonal clearance, water bottle, cup, bouncy ball (25 cents from Old Navy store “gumball” machine), tools from Dollar Tree, underwear, solar calculator, ruler, protractor, compass, artist or doodle pad,

·         Miscellaneous small items (like party favors, any small items to fill spaces)