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Monday, November 9, 2015

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.

http://www.adventureswithjude.com/2015/11/blogging-through-alphabet-b.html


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8 comments:

  1. Homeschooling6November 9, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    We did this last week. My kids have so much fun buying and packing. This year Annette took the initiative to fill her own box. I didn't even know. When we were ready to go shopping her box was already filled.

    Great job y'all :)

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    1. Megan RussellNovember 9, 2015 at 2:54 PM

      I saw that post! I cannot comment on your blog unless I'm on my computer. :-\

      My kids look forward to this each year.

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    2. Homeschooling6November 9, 2015 at 3:15 PM

      I wonder why people can't comment on my blog from their phone. Strange. Thanks for letting me know.

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  2. Lynn LeamingNovember 9, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    One of my favorite things to do every year. So glad for our Dollar Tree :-)

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    1. Megan RussellNovember 10, 2015 at 4:37 AM

      We have an amazing Dollar Tree here. We spent $103 there! Tons of good stuff.

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  3. ~a homemakerNovember 10, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    My daughters are always good at initiating this tradition and love following the box online to see where it ends up. Thank you for sharing all your ideas.

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  4. UnknownNovember 14, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Nice job! Those look great.

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  5. Meg FalcianiNovember 15, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    I always consider doing this, but then miss the deadline! Usually I wind up donating to DD's school's Giving Tree, but some day, I will be organized enough!

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