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Why Operation Christmas Child?

So, last week, I shared with you about Operation Christmas Child and some ideas for things to pack in your shoeboxes.  But, why?  Why does it matter? When I first learned about Operation Christmas Child, I thought it was a very easy thing to get involved with at...

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OCC Shoebox Packing Ideas for 10-14yr old girl

My last set of ideas come today for girls aged 10-14.  I know I skipped the babies. Maybe after next year, I'll have better ideas for the 2-4-year-olds! Operation Christmas Child Items for Girls 10-14 years old Coin purse – not sure – found them randomly on...

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OCC Shoebox Packing Tip | 5-9 yr old Girls

Today, we tackle another group. I have a feeling this is the group that receives the most boxes.  While this post will focus on girl things, many of them could work for boys in the same age group. Ideas for Girls 5-9 Jumbo Christmas coloring book - $.50 after...

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OCC Shoebox Packing Ideas for 10-14 yr boy

As promised, this week I want to share some ideas of things I collected throughout the year to put in my Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Today, we tackle the 10-14 year old boy box. I have no idea which group gets the least number of boxes, but I would assume...

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OCC Shoebox Packing tips | Getting Started

One of my favorite things to do all year long is to gather items for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Now that I've been doing it for several years, I've kinda put a stipulation on myself that I cant spend more than $1 on anything. It really is amazing when you...

Operation Christmas Child | Tips for Packing Shoeboxes | Tips and Ideas for getting started packing an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox. Practical tips for finding essential items to pack for OCC.
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Tis the Season | Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

The weather got cool this week. The afternoon sun is perfect. My yard is covered with leaves and the colors they are a changing. All that means is when I'm on Pinterest and I see anything pumpkin, my eyeballs turn to hearts and I get all googly-eyed!!! And, that...

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix for all your fall pumpkin recipes | @bigpittstop
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Grandma Shirley’s Chocolate Pie | Foodie Friday

So, I figured out pretty quickly that pie was the quickest way to Mr. McKinney’s heart. And more specifically his mama/Grandma’s chocolate pie.  Its makes an appearance at every holiday, birthday, or when he is home and just says, “mom, I think pie would be...

Grandma Shirley's Chocolate Pie

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