Operation Christmas Child 2-4 Year Old Girl Shoebox Packing Ideas

[@graceday7203]

What a lovely Shoebox for a 2-4 year old girl! I love that it is packed so full, with lots of treasures. Some little girl is going to be so blessed to receive your box. The print-out saying that everything complies with the rules sounds like a nice idea, but I'm afraid it's a waste of your time and paper. Regardless of what a note in a box says, every Shoebox will still be inspected. Some volunteer inspectors have even mentioned it's just one more step they have to do- tossing the paper in the garbage. You are so right when you say that shopping happens year 'round. Usually I wait until we are on our way home from the Central Drop-Off Center, but this year I was actually shopping and packing for next year the day before! This allows me to find bargains and to fill more boxes and with nicer items than I could usually afford. Thank you for packing Shoeboxes, and thank you for sharing what you've packed! God bless!

[@rainbowkitten8990]

I’m going to start doing shoe boxes next year (missed the drop off date for this year) but going to start picking up stuff in January and will continue getting new things all year round ready for drop off day ❤

[@DOLLS.HOBBIESFORCHRISTIANWOMEN]

That will make it easier, starting early. And it will be fun!

[@JB-xx9ml]

So CUTE and lots of FUN for the special girl that will be receiving this. You're right, Blessings in a Shoebox is an amazing resource! Thanks for sharing ... 💕

[@DOLLS.HOBBIESFORCHRISTIANWOMEN]

Thank you!

[@mikefriesen9369]

You can put a note on the label saying this box is more suitable for a 2 yr old.missionaries say they really appreciate knowing that.

[@DOLLS.HOBBIESFORCHRISTIANWOMEN]

Cool! Thank you for telling me! I appreciate it!

[@annecornine8469]

Adorable boxful for little Ms.2-4!!! 😊

[@melodiehartman1535]

Awesome, the little girl that gets this will love it!

[@DOLLS.HOBBIESFORCHRISTIANWOMEN]

Thank you!❤️

[@ששבריבוע]

Thie box look awesome :) :) :)

[@bethcramer3466]

Great box, thanks for sharing! Fun to get more ideas for my boxes. How did you poke holes in the coloring books? I don't have a long reach stapler but would like to be able to print and send these.

[@DOLLS.HOBBIESFORCHRISTIANWOMEN]

Thank you. I used an awl to poke the holes in the coloring book pages. After you print them, line them up, fold in half and if you have an ancient phone book haha, or something similar, naybe an old magazine, set the coloring book spine in the middle of the open book and punch your holes. You just need something to catch the point of the awl. A thick piece of Styrofoam would probably work too. If you have an office staple gun, you can staple it into the spine as well. Just don't use the arm and there again, use a thick piece of Styrofoam underneath the book. Gently pull the book off of the foam and your staple should be sticking out. You can then use long pliers to push over flat or push them flat against a block of wood, etc. I don't have a long arm stapler either, so we gotta use ingenuity 😊 thank you for watching and your kind comment!

[@marianam.4602]

“According to the American Dental Association (ADA), a toothbrush cover may actually create a moist environment that promotes the growth of bacteria on your toothbrush 1 3. This can harm your oral health and increase the risk of infection. Therefore, the ADA recommends not using a toothbrush cover for everyday use, and only using it for short periods of time when traveling “

[@honeybeeisme]

Is it okay for shipping though?

[@Jeannete-k9w]

That is why I put a small bèad zip bags over my toothbtushes.

[@deborahcarr2177]

Ivory soap floats so if they bath in a river it doesn't sink!

[@nhgriff1]

Questioning the sharp pencil, scissors and notebook paper for 2-4 year old.