It is important to plan ahead for Toys for Tots. You see so many of us run across things during the year we pass over, but do not have too. We may see a new toy at a Garage Sale totally unopened and still in the package for sale for $1.00 or less.

Surely we can spare a dollar right now and save it for Christmas Time, think about what that gift will mean to a needy kid some day. Consider a smile on some child's face and that one-dollar you spent; one-buck made a difference, yet if you pass by that close out sale or bargain corner and do not spending a buck or two you missed that opportunity you see?

Each year the United States Marine Corp Reserve volunteers to work to collect and deliver toys to needy children and they need your help. Each year you may even think about this and some years or maybe every year you donate a toy. That is a very wonderful, honorable and noble thing you have done.

Now then lets see if we can all do this a little better, a little more efficiently and that might make all the difference. During Christmas time there are many charities out there competing for donations and if you plan ahead you can do more for less money and help more groups. Support the Children of America and Support Toys for Tots. Consider this in 2006.