The Shoebox is Off

This weekend we finally pack our shoebox for Operation Christmas Child.  We decided to pack a box for a boy between the ages of 2-4. 

  

Lil’man had a lot of fun going shopping and picking out things he thought the little boy would like to get for Christmas.  It’s amazing how much you can actually fit in a shoebox.

We picked out several toys we thought he might like, as well as some necessities we thought he might need. 

	Here’s the items that were included: notebook, coloring book, markers, paddle ball, yo-yo, play-dough and play-dough tools, crayons and Cars stickers.  Plus Lil’man went through all his Halloween stash and picked out all the hard candy to send.
The necessities that we included were: a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, wash cloth, socks and a cookie monster bandana just for fun.
	One of my favorite parts this year was the coloring page OCC provided.  Lil’man loved coloring in the pictures and answering the questions.  We are going to be following our box to see where it ends up.

This week various Drop-Off Locations will be collecting shoeboxes, but  you still have time to put a shoebox together even if you’re starting from scratch.  It doesn’t take long.  Decided what age and if you want to shop for a boy or a girl.  Then just head out to your favorite dollar store or hit up the dollar spots.  Use the ideas from How to Pack a Shoe Box page to help you pick out items.  Go home, pack it all into your shoebox and print of your shoebox label or if you want to follow your shoebox just submit your info online.  Finally find a drop-off location near you and drop it off. Its that easy. 

Don’t miss out on blessing a child this holiday season.

A Mommy Talks Disclosure:  I was not asked or compensated to write this post. I just think this is a fabulous organization and would love others to join me in supporting them. All opinions expressed are my own.

Have You Packed Yours Yet?

Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week is NEXT WEEK!  This year, OCC expects to reach a milestone with more than 100 million children receiving shoe box gifts since 1993.  They hope to collect more shoe box gifts for children this year than any other year in their history.  You can help them by packing your very own shoe box.  It’s not hard and you have a whole week to get it done! Here’s a few links to get you started:

• How to Pack a Shoe Box
• Drop-Off Locations

If you need some shoebox gift ideas check out OCC’s Pinterest Board ~ Shoe Box Ideas.

 

So, have you packed your shoe box yet?  What items did you include?

The Shoe Box Blitz

Thursday, November 10th, around 100 individuals took to the streets of New York City for OCC’s Shoe Box Blitz. 

(In a reader? Don't miss out on the video, head over to the post.)

Our goal was to promote Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, which is November 14th-21st. 

I ventured out with Jessica from Clip with a Purpose and Molly. Check out where we visited.

This year Operation Christmas Child’s goal is to reach out to 8.5 million needy kids.  You can help spread the Christmas Cheer by packing your very own shoe box.  Here’s a few links to get you started:

• Pack A Shoe Box
• How to Pack a Shoe Box
• Drop-Off Locations

Have you ever packed a shoe box?  What were your favorite items to include?

Disclosure:  I won a trip to NYC to help promote Operation Christmas Child, as a member of their blogger panel. OCC did cover all my expenses to participate in the trip, but ALL opinions expressed are my own and I am honored to endorse this cause.

Operation Christmas Child Takes New York City

Today, I am volunteering with Operation Christmas Child to blanket Manhattan and ask people to help give joy to 8.5 million needy children this Christmas. 

If you live here and see one of us, stop and say hello!  If you don’t live in the area you can still follow along, just visit ShoeBoxBlitz.com and “LIKE” Operation Christmas Child on Facebook!  You’ll be able to see all the places we’ve been, fun pictures and even videos!