Best Items To Pack Operation Christmas Child Shoebox 2024 | Samaritan's Purse | Giving On A Budget

[@freedominabudget]

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[@sarahmwvcm]

Thank you so much for your video! I got some great ideas from you so I can do my first boxes this year, get my church involved and keep it going each year. I heard no soap this year when I talked to someone representing them over the summer. When she gave me the trifolds, soap was handwritten under what not to pack. Possibly that is not for all regions?? Just thought I'd mention it. Thank you so much for your video and God bless!🙏🤍

[@JacobDover-s4m]

I love Operation Christmas Child 🎄❤.

[@Pjzweek6586]

Thanks for doing this video so early. I’m hoping to send a couple of boxes this year. Paula

[@annav6037]

Sometimes I cut down packaging on certain things like matchbox cars so it fits but is still clearly new

[@cocosurgerow]

I like to make boxes for oldest boys too

[@lifeWithLatty953]

That is what I am doing because I noticed of all the boxes received at my drop off location it's 90% female for the younger ages

[@planetaryjanet]

I've just made 25 boxes for the older boys.

[@freedominabudget]

Wow! That’s amazing!!!

[@SavingADimeAtATime]

Your cat was the perfect model.

[@KatherineAshraf-yt3lm]

I LIKE YOUR VIDEO VERY MUCH .💝

[@Kibatsume1]

From what I've heard from recipients. whenever they don't have a box for a said age or gender group they give them one from a younger group or another gender. If there are any packages left they'll give them to one of the poorer families. I put a couple items that'll go across multiple age groups and gender Neutral colored Musical Resin recorder 🪈 all ivory colored just in case. Adjustable workout jump rope (adult) some kids are extremely tall at a young age. Gender neutral colors for for school supplies Ext

[@patgessner1853]

Where did you get the compact utensils? I’ve been trying to find a decent set - thanks

[@freedominabudget]

Here is the link to the utensils: amzn.to/4eZMHtP

[@patgessner1853]

@@freedominabudget thank you!

[@KarenYork-t2c]

Love all these suggestions! I agree about the washcloths! Nicer quality ones are a better buy so they will last longer! I found very nice quality ones this year at a local outlet store and bought as many as I could for $.25 and $.49 each on two different trips there! Nice thick and durable ones like what you showed on here. We skipped the Dollar Tree ones this year!

[@Effusive777]

I believe you're not suppsed to give stickers anymore, you can check.

[@gaile1759]

Are the magnifying glasses permitted? Isnt there a risk of them breaking in transit?

[@cathleenwithington358]

I think most are plastic now.

[@dawnr.4614]

❤

[@suzannemurrell6605]

crayons? surely they could melt?

[@kutie216]

Crayons have to get very hot to melt

[@toriohl4285]

I'm concerned for that, too, as well as glue sticks melting and making a mess.

[@cocosurgerow]

Boy bathing suit and some socks

[@cocosurgerow]

Legos

[@jumpincad]

Good ideas, but finger puppets are definitely for younger kids. Most 10 to 14 yr olds would be bored with those.

[@freedominabudget]

Very true! Thanks for watching!