Thankful.Grateful.Blessed

In October 2018, we had to move out of our original location of 38 years, the lease holders of the land have plans on building hotels on that property.  So of course, we moved out of the brick&mortar and moved onto poppin' up shop in different areas of San Diego.  We love that kids who grew up with us recognize us at our pop ups and continue a tradition for their children with personalized wood products.  It is an honor to be considered as their family.  We love when they share childhood memories with us!  Since moving out of our brick&mortar location, we have had some unexpected tax debt that rose up that we aren't able to pay on the daily.  We are on a payment schedule with the California Tax Board, every Friday until 2020, $150 is due or until we can pay off the entire debt.  We are humbly asking for any amount that our family & friends are able to bless us with.  The debt that was accumulated is about $13,000.  It is a very heavy amount for us, we really would like to stay in business, and we need funding to pay off this debt, so that we can continue poppin' up shop & reaching different communities.  I have been seeking and applying for different positions to be able to lighten the burden...And at the same time we want to continue to homeschool and raise our P*Tribe.  Prayerfully consider coming along side us in building relationships and building our small family business. Thank you in advance! We love you! 

Our Venmo Account is @applebox under the name Apple Box Toys. 

Please send us an email if you have any questions or prayer requests appleboxtoys@gmail.com

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Love,

Neil&Melinda,

Marc, Shine, Jeremiah,

Praise, Heaven, & Isaac

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As of May 1, 2019:

We have received $3600!  Thank you for your support Apple Box Family!

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As of December 31, 2019:

We were able to pay off some of the tax debt, we are so grateful and thankful for all our Apple Box Family & Friends for the emotional and financial support this past year.  Looking forward to paying off the remaining $7,000 in 2020.

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As of July 1, 2020:

Due to COVID19, the California Tax Board gave us some relief on our tax debt, we were put on hold until August 1, 2020.  The payment due will resume at that time.  We continue to do business as usual considering the current situation.  Looking forward to paying off the balance of $5,400. 

Thank you to all that have supported us with prayers and blessings!

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As of December 31, 2020

Well 2020 has definitely been an interesting year for all.  We have experienced some loss, and some trials, growth inspired through it all.  I wanted to give you an update, but first I wanted to share….

Years ago, a couple from Chicago came to San Diego for a "cruise ship" adventure, they came in to play and introduced themselves at our Seaport Village location.  As soon as I heard the mention on their last name I leaped up with excitement.  This couple has been ordering from Apple Box for over 20 years.  What started out as a consumer relationship, bloomed into a friend&family relationship.  

Marilyn would share her family, and through the years I was able to get a glimpse of their lives from afar.  Her display of  kindness and love being a wife, mother, grandmother, friend overflowed from her heart every time she shared her family with me. 

Steve, her husband sent me an update on their children and grandchildren, then shared that my sweet friend Marilyn has been spending eternity in Heaven.  As my heart ached when I read the news, I was reminded of the special moments and stories she had shared about her beautiful family.  We shared laughs and I enjoyed every moment talking with her.

Through Marilyn's acts of kindness and love her life had made a lasting impact on mine.  Although she continues to live through her family, she will greatly be missed.

In honor of my sweet friend, Marilyn Singer, her husband Steve has given Apple Box a love offering to pay our remaining tax debt to start off 2021 with new beginnings.  I am so thankful, grateful, blessed and honored to receive such a generous gift. 

Thank you Steve & Marilyn Singer for sharing your family with me.

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I share this with you all because I believe that our shop is not an ordinary shop, it is not only the "neatest little toy shop" in San Diego.  We value our relationships, you know how you catch up with an old friend and it's like time has never past?  When I'm poppin up at different locations, "Big Kids" come to me and share:

…"20 years ago, I had this bear toothbrush holder, now I want one for my daughter"…

…"I gave my son this train bank, now I want to give one to my grandson"…

…"I'm so happy to see you folks are still personalizing!"…

…"we were sad that you aren't at Seaport Village, but glad to see you are still around!"…

…"do you know we are 3 generations of Apple Box Kids…"

…"I remember my grandparents bringing me into your shop when I was little"….

…"Come in & play…that's what you all say when we walked in"…

Making memories, making lasting impressions & relationships…that’s who we are…

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