Solutions
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...
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! This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission for you clicking on a link in this...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
2016 Favorite Things
Each year one of my “reflection” moments involves looking back at my favorite things. Some are new things I’ve discovered in the year, others are old favorites I cant get away from and the rest…they are just every day, little simples...















