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9 year old grandson has asked for a desk!!! (Original Post) elleng Oct 2023 OP
My favorite desk finds have been at ReStore blm Oct 2023 #1
Excellent, it's a good sign Walleye Oct 2023 #2
That's a reasonable gift request. RandySF Oct 2023 #3
Yes it is! elleng Oct 2023 #5
And a lamp ? Tetrachloride Oct 2023 #4
Thanks, will find out whether that's in his mind. elleng Oct 2023 #6
He still loves his doggie. :) Irish_Dem Oct 2023 #7
Be sure it's a kid-sized (or better, adjustable size) desk, even if he will outgrow it. eppur_se_muova Oct 2023 #8
I'm assuming his parents have or will have useful info elleng Oct 2023 #9

blm

(113,854 posts)
1. My favorite desk finds have been at ReStore
Mon Oct 16, 2023, 02:18 PM
Oct 2023

Habitat for Humanity seems to get the best desk donations, in my experience.

elleng

(136,868 posts)
6. Thanks, will find out whether that's in his mind.
Mon Oct 16, 2023, 02:34 PM
Oct 2023

Wondering, thinking of 'similar' to school desk, or other.

I'm storing my roll-top from first apartment I had in Chicago, and he may have seen it. He may of course be thinking of TABLE I'm also storing, wood and used it in DC kitchen.

Thanks to kids for giving us things to think about!

eppur_se_muova

(37,670 posts)
8. Be sure it's a kid-sized (or better, adjustable size) desk, even if he will outgrow it.
Mon Oct 16, 2023, 03:08 PM
Oct 2023

If it's the wrong size, he won't enjoy using it.

When we were little (preschool for me) out parents bought us a desk just for kids, with a chalkboard top and a strip to hold magnetic letters. The top was also a lid, of course. Good for playing even when you haven't learned to write (well). We outgrew it pretty quickly, but I first used it when I was too young to even remember using it. All in all, a good investment.

elleng

(136,868 posts)
9. I'm assuming his parents have or will have useful info
Mon Oct 16, 2023, 03:14 PM
Oct 2023

on what he wants and NEEDS; SO many options!

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