Call it preparedness, OCD or a bit of both: daddy had a thing for saving boxes. To everything.

Whether it was a toaster oven, DVD player, set of headphones or toy, its box would find its way to our attic for any just-in-case scenario. Of course, “returns” sat at the top of this just-in-case list, because in addition to saving boxes, daddy loved returning defective product and calling customer service hotlines.