Sunday, August 2, 2015

How to pack a shoebox

I have been a Operation Christmas Child volunteer for a few years and I think that people once and for all should in easy terms know how to pack a shoebox for OCC.

1. Find a Shoebox Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox. If you want to wrap it, cover the box and lid separately ( so you can open it.) Avoid cheap "dollar store boxes" if you want to get a plastic box get one from Walmart and make sure the lid comes off (not hinged.) And make sure the latches are sturdy (if there are latches.) I suggest 6 Quart boxes if you are getting a plastic box.

(For plastic boxes click HERE, HERE, HERE , HERE, HERE, or, HERE.) Click HERE to learn how to "wrap" the in side of a plastic box with a bandana. If you want to use a cardboard box make sure it's sturdy and you can go to your local shoe store and ask for some.

Sturdy Plastic Boxes.

Sturdy Cardboard Box.

2. Girl or Boy?

Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.

Click HERE for Printable Labels. Cut the label out then tape it on the top of the box.

3. What To Include

A WOW toy- something SUPER AWESOME!

Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.

School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.

Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.

Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets.

Age-Gender Ideas: Girl 2-4, Girl 5-9, Girl 10-14-------Boy 2-4, Boy 5-9, Boy 10-14

Do Not Include

Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids (toothpaste is OK) or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

4. Pray

Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. You can also include a personal note and photo.

5. $7 Shipping Labels

Donate $7 online and receive a shipping label to Follow Your Box and discover the destination of your shoebox gift. If you are not able to pay online you can put $7 in the box and just use a normal shipping label ( you won't get to Follow Your Box though.) Follow your box is where you can see where your box is going across the world.

This is what a Follow Your Box Label Looks Like.

6. Drop-Off

Take your shoebox gift to: 2300 N Country Club Road, Duncan, OK during National Collection Week, November 16-23. Or you can mail your box to:

Operation Christmas Child

801 Bamboo Road

Boone, NC 28607

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You can build a box online!

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How-To Video

Official "How To Pack A Shoebox page"

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Washington D.C.

We went to Washington D.C. and we had a fun time. My favorite two places we went to were:

1.
The National Postal Museum.
We saw the REAL stuffed Owney! (my pictures of Him were so bad I chose a statue of Him.)
Click on this link to learn more.

2.
The National Cathedral.
It was SO huge! But it was under construction from a earthquake.
Click here to learn more!

This is my Dad and I about to take a tour of The Capital
Click Here to book a tour!

This a video I shot at the National Zoo of a Golden Lion Tamarin.

Click here to learn more about the National ZOO

Monday, June 30, 2014

WHAT IS IN THE BIBLE?

What's In The BIBLE is a great Kids' show it was made by Phil Vischer creator of Veggie Tales. They have done all of the bible and they are making specials. WITB has lots of great people in it: