Mary Killen Mary Killen

Your Problems Solved | 27 December 2003

issue 27 December 2003

Dear Mary…

Q. My wife and I have been blessed with the arrival of a delightful baby boy. We have been inundated with soft toys from doting family and friends. We would like to do a cull and send many off to charities but don’t wish to offend the original donors, who may notice the absence of their expensive gift when next they visit.

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