A very useful post, Cheryl.

We included 2 bars of soap.

Old Navy always has basic type flip-flops for 1.00 in the summer, in just about every color. Those are wonderful ideas! I chose a dark patterned fabric for the inside, so that any marks from the pencils won’t be noticeable on the inside.

Sharing on social media. We also included a bag of hard candy and gum (these are also prohibited to ship from Canada but not from the U.S.) I also, per their recommendation, double-bagged the candy. ______________________________________________________________________, Why I Sew Dozens of Dresses:  Packing Shoeboxes for Girls Vs. Ziploc Freezer bags–Sam’s Club, bought on sale ($0.04 each). Thank you brandy for a wonderful blog. I am glad you shared your ideas. The drop off locations won’t load on my phone. I’ll keep it in mind for the future. I am packing my first OCC box this year, and chose the boy 10-14. I did a box for a girl this year and put in some handmade items (hair ribbons, stuffed toy, necklace) but you have provided so many wonderful ideas I will keep in mind for next year. Joann’s and Michael’s also sell inexpensive blank t-shirts, and they hold up well. Here are some ideas: On one of the safety pins I included 2 shirt buttons. It has to be able to be opened, but you can wrap the lid separately. They did 160 boxes this year. (he does not use them because of allergies and takes his own from home) These I save to give to the local TX Baptist Children’s Home. We have a bag that we use to collect little items throughout the year so it is not so overwhelming to fill a box in November.

Covid 19 Sewing Opportunities Caps for Nurses Sewing masks- here is a free pattern for sewing masks with pleats. Sewing Kits for Operation Christmas Child Gifts for the older children are difficult to get so we decided to make sewing kits for the older girls. I double bagged the soap.

Next year, I will definitely include an extra shirt. I’m looking forward to doing this with my children tomorrow. I cut several sheets of paper in half, and enclosed it in a half sheet of cardstock. We can enjoy our hobbies of knitting, crocheting, sewing and more while helping kids around the world. I look all year for these backpacks and when I find the for a dollar I buy them. Michael’s has the t-shirts for a little less on sale, too, if I was planning ahead. This is wonderful! I also have two boys in that age group who gave me lots of feedback on gifts. I love your ideas and I am sure the boy receiving it will be so thankful.

Mothers appreciate being thought of on Mother’s Day, and you don’t have to spend a lot to let…, This post contains affiliate links. Your email address will not be published. I think this sewing kit will be perfect. Operation Christmas Child receives the fewest boxes for boys ages 10-14, so we choose that age. Wow this is a very special box! Using fabric, zippers, and ribbon that I had been gifted (much came from my grandmother’s collection, some from my mother-in-law’s, and some from others), I made bags to hold our gifts that will be useful gifts in and of themselves. The paracord bracelet is an especially good idea.

Crafting for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes is a rewarding endeavor. I love that it’s special and useful with no “cheap” plastic toys. Some of my favorite categories to check: Copyright 2017 by Simply Shoe Boxes. I also have two boys in that age group who gave me lots of feedback on gifts.

What a great idea. I will have to find one. Thank you for sharing what you placed in your box. Boxes will be taped closed around the middle at the packing location. While I make many gifts for pennies, I also purchase items from garage sales, and I look for low-cost items that my family members will love…. We did two, and when my husband went to drop them off, they told him they were so happy to get some for boys that age!

So here they didn’t get many boxes for boys 10-14, either. We also put in hygiene supplies, but never thought of a little sewing kit. You can also include a family photo if you like. Like other readers, I buy items on sale all year round. I made a small matchbook sized sewing kit with cardstock, thin cardboard, thread, a piece of felt, 2 needles, and 3 safety pins. We just finished ours and I will drop them off tomorrow. It’s not too late to pack a shoebox! This should not only serve and a useful gift but may lead to skill development that could lead to a trade when they are older. I have a soft spot for boys being a mother of only boys (4).

Many craft boards with shoebox packing items.

Tap in to your creative side and try out a few of these DIY projects that are great for packing in a OCC shoe box! They are often available for $1 a pair in the summer. Don’t forget to include a note to the child!

My per person budget for members of my immediate family is usually between $10 to $20 per person, including gifts that go in their stockings.

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