Blogging through the Alphabet: B is for BOXES

This is the second week of blogging through the alphabet, and the second letter - B! I chose boxes for our "b" word this week, because the kids and I packed our shoeBOXES for Operation Christmas Child yesterday!

I have 5 kids, so we packed 5 boxes. We packed a box for a child of the same age group and gender of each of my children. I will show what we packed in each box in case anyone is inspired to pack a box. It's not too late! Collection week is November 12-16, so you have a few days left!

In our box for a BOY, age 2-4, here is what we included:

• flashlight and batteries
• flip flops
• stuffed dog
• wooden puzzle
• crayons and coloring paper
• t-shirt
• wooden blocks
• washcloth and soap (boxed and bagged)
• Hot Wheels
• ball
• stickers
• toothbrush and toothpaste

In our box for a GIRL, age 5-9, we packed:

• flip flops
• t-shirt
• stuffed bunny
• notebook and pens
• stickers
• gummy worms
• glow-sticks
• pony beads and elastic (to make bracelets)
• jump rope
• marbles
• playing cards
• ball
• flashlight and batteries
• hair clips, headbands, and a brush
• toothbrush and toothpaste
• washcloth and soap
• deodorant
• lip balm

In our BOY box, age 5-9, we packed:

• t-shirt
• washcloth and soap
• toothpaste and toothbrush
• 2 balls
• Hot Wheels
• pens
• crayons
• coloring paper
• stickers
• wooden puzzle
• squishy lizards
• flashlight and batteries
• combs
• gummy worms
• glow-sticks

In our BOY box, age 10-14, we packed:

• t-shirt
• washcloth and soap
• toothbrush and toothpaste
• combs
• glow-sticks
• flashlight and batteries
• ball
• yo-yo
• slinky
• sunglasses
• notebook and pens
• playing cards
• stickers
• deodorant
• candy corn

In our GIRL box, age 10-14, we packed:

• t-shirt
• socks
• washcloth and soap
• toothbrush and toothpaste
• deodorant
• sewing kit
• clips, headbands, and brush
• flashlight and batteries
• jump rope
• marbles
• compact mirror
• lip balm
• bracelet
• gum

My kids enjoy doing this each year. Normally, we are at home when we do it, so we take the boxes to our church. This year, we are in Ohio, so I looked on the website and found a drop-off location nearby. This is such an important charity and kids can be very involved. My kids picked out all the items for their boxes (except the three year old!), and very lovingly packed their box.  I encourage you to pack a box or two!

Linking up with Adventures with Jude and Through the Calm and Through the Storm.