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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...

Nov 7, 2017

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Operation Christmas Child | Setting up a Packing Party

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Tips | Packing Party Ideas

So, one of the most fun things related to Operation Christmas Child is hosting a packing party. I've been on the receiving and planning end of this and its so fun. You can do this if you are setting up your items at home, with a small group, or even for your whole...

Nov 3, 2017

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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...

Nov 2, 2017

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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...

Nov 1, 2017

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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...

Oct 31, 2017

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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.

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...

Oct 30, 2017

Cancer Solutions

Solutions and Celebrating

Its National Cancer Survivors Week and I'm proud to partner with the American Cancer Society to share my story. As I journey through new phases of life, I forget that so many in my world were not there for the hardest days. I was so fortunate to be surrounded with...

May 30, 2017

Holidays Solutions

What's in the basket? An Easter Lesson for Teens exploring the elements of Holy Week and the events surrounding Christ's death. With a fun, but more grown up feel from standard Easter basket ideas. Great Easter lesson for Sunday School, small group, neighborhood teens, or afterschool program. #easterlesson #teachingteenagers #celebratingEaster #StudyingChrist #easter

whats in my basket: Easter lesson for teens

Teaching the Easter story to teenagers can be a bit of a challenge. The curriculum is usually built towards younger children and involves a lot of cheesy activities and rituals. This Easter lesson for teens helps you discover new parts of the Easter story and tie...

Apr 12, 2017