Operation Christmas Child - It’s a great time to pack a shoebox! 2023

It's a great time to pack a shoebox! Whether you are just starting out or collecting items year round! There is a lot on clearance and back to school supplies are out in full force! So take advantage of those deep discounts and bless a child! Today I am taking you to Walmart to build a box on a budget!
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[@kimmclean9933]

Good deal for the dinos. 🦕🦖The Flip color books are in the front of our Walmart by the selfcheck registers🎉. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@drogers]

Thanks Kim! I couldn’t find the flip coloring books anywhere but next time I’ll look near the register! Thank you!!❤

[@kimmclean9933]

They are also $1 at my Walmart. 😊 I would have bought more if they were 50cents. 😉

[@jettj6088]

I usually sent Play-Doh to the little ones. I usually send 4 colors so they can get creative. I love the little dinosaur.

[@drogers]

I love sending play-doh too!

[@hockenberryholler3150]

You are so inspiring, I am going to pack my first shoebox this year, so far its a cat theme ages 2-4 Hugs~ Lea

[@drogers]

Lea, your first box! Wow that is awesome! Bless you for packing! And a cat theme is perfect! I am planning on a cat theme box also later this year! I am sure your box will be amazing and be a great blessing to the child that receives it! Thanks for watching! Hugs!

[@dalehighnote6958]

Amazing that you found such good deals on a single shopping trip. You did a great job on this box. Dinosaurs are my favorite boxes. Just FYI…. Walmart is offering a 10 pack of Lil People online for $9.00.

[@drogers]

Thanks for the little people tip Marlene! Oh how I love Little People! I was determined to do this in one trip because that is how a lot of packers shop for their boxes. I was willing to compromise with what I found or didn't find if it didn't work out but I was a little lucky indeed with the stuffy! God must have known that this boy loved dinosaurs! Thank you for watching friend!

[@NikiChicote]

awesome video Denise! i always enjoy when you take us in-store... thank you! 💖💖💖

[@drogers]

Thanks for watching Niki! 💕

[@annecornine8469]

I love doing Dino boxes!! 😊

[@drogers]

Me too… but I didn’t really plan this one! Funny that it ended up that way! 😅🦖🦕

[@ScotiaGirl902]

wow you have good clearance and sales!! we NEVER have prices that that or the amount to choose from. Maybe I should do a USA shopping trip lol I love that plush!!! wow at the price! we have way more tax here 😣 very nice box!

[@drogers]

You should! Come on down!!! Lol. I guess we are lucky with some of our pricing. I wonder why the big discrepancy in costs? Thanks for watching Tray!

[@batmansboxes4936]

Great finds and most items cheaper than dollar tree. I think this type of video is very helpful for new packers. I’m in love with the stuffie! I have never seen one of those and sometimes stuffies are hard to find for boys. Thanks for sharing this inspiring video!

[@drogers]

I agree....stuffies can be hard to find for boys! I hope this is helpful to new packers who generally do not pack like we do. And I absolutely remember my first box and not being sure what to put in it! Thanks for watching friend!

[@SotoCreates]

Grate box and a wonderful video!! Love that you took us shopping and sharing the items you found to make a box all in 1 trip!! TFS and Crafty hugs ❤️🤗!!

[@drogers]

Thank you so much for watching! It was a fun trip and I loved how the box turned out! 🤗 back at ya!

[@judyfrazier2462]

This was a great teaching video,, Denise. I did not realize Wal-Mart toothbrushes had increased in price. I bought tons at the beginning of the year. After hearing a recipient of a shoebox speak last year about lining up at the orphanage to use the same toothbrush, I felt led to pack 2 in each box. Packing a full package is great. Great job !

[@drogers]

Thanks Judy! Well....so much has gone up in price....no surprise on the toothbrushes...right? Still a great deal. You were smart to buy a bunch this year. I am often led to send more than one also but my budget is dwindling in retirement. I mean after I filmed that video, I thought how easy was that to just include the whole package right? And not that expensive! I really have to consider this in the future if I could afford it. Thanks for watching and always encouraging me!

[@byrdfeed9071]

Great video, Denise. You are so good at these informational videos . Cute wrapping paper, and I love how you decorated the lid. There were a couple of surprises for me. I had no idea that the Dr Fresh Toothbrushes we’re no longer $1 😮 and the Spark coloring book used to be $.97 😩. $1.25 at DT doesn’t sound so bad anymore 😂. Those dino stuffies in the party section are adorable! As soon as I heard that they went on clearance I checked all my stores and none had them anymore. They must have sold out quickly when they were reduced, because I know I saw them in store at one point in time. But, that triceratops is super cute! Great job!! ❤

[@drogers]

Thanks Trish! I enjoy the challenge of these videos and hopefully showing others that they can pack a box within reason. Yes! The $1.25 at DT for a coloring book is now on par with other places! Kinda sad. I actually need to stop buying coloring books😂😅😂. I seem to buy every cute one I see! TFW friend! 😘

[@SharonLaBolle]

❤ Thanks for the great ideas

[@drogers]

You are welcome! 💕🎄💕

[@valswain]

Nice job, Denise! Good finds considering everything is generally higher in price these days compared to last year when you did this kind of shop for a shoebox at Walmart video. You did great finding all the Dino items. 😊

[@drogers]

So true! I didn’t even think about the fact that the prices have gone up since last year when I did this! The only thing that I mentioned was the eraser going up from .20 to .40… and the toothbrushes. So pretty successful trip! And the box is darling! 🦕💙🦖

[@valswain]

@@drogers yes it is! And didn’t you keep the price around $20 both years? You did a great job searching for and picking out the items ❤️ everything

[@occland8864]

I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without the Walmart app. So many hidden clearance items. 😉

[@drogers]

Yep! Me too!

[@tracystoaks6573]

Wow great deal on the Dino stuffie. They were originally 4.97 I think. There was also a dragon in that sparkly blue. I waited and waited for them to go on clearance and them they did according to your video but I missedbit at my stores. I was so happy when you showed you Dino for 2.00. It gives me hope that they are still out in some stores. Lol. Great box. This video is a great help !!!!! Wtg!!!!

[@drogers]

Thanks Tracy! I remember that dragon! I was lucky to find the dino for this box! God must have known this little boy needed a dino! I guess they are still out there! You know how Walmart stores are. Things get thrown all around the store! So you just have to keep your eyes peeled and scan, scan, scan! Thanks for watching friend!

[@maritzacopping3309]

You did a great job packing everything. That wrapping paper is really colorful and different. I think I am overdo a Homegoods run.

[@drogers]

Oh I love Homegoods! I am so sad though...My store stopped carrying toys! They always had some unique toys! I do love the quality of their wrapping paper!

[@Kayla_Schumacher]

What a great video, especially for those new to packing. It's so awesome that you found all of that at one store for under $20! That stuffie is adorable! Perfect box! Thanks for sharing!

[@drogers]

Thanks Kayla! It can be done! And right now with the clearance sales, it's a great time to do it! Of course, I couldn't do it without using the app! Thanks for watching!

[@nj.horrorhaven]

Great video, as always! Reminds me of my childhood. My mum and I started packing OCC boxes when I was a kid. Back then, we could only afford to pack 1 or 2 boxes a year. We would go out the saturday morning before collection week, to walmart and the dollar store to find everything we needed to pack a box or two. It really makes me think of those days, and of how blessed we were to still be able to pack a box even when we were struggling financially. It really goes to show that OCC packing can be for anyone! Even just one box will forever change a childs life ❤

[@drogers]

Oh I love your story Niomi. How beautiful that your mom planted this seed with you to help bless a child and change their life! Realistically, most individuals do shop like this. They go to the store with 1 or 2 boxes in mind with a budget to pack a box! And each and EVERY box is important and can make a difference! And yes, packing for OCC can be for anyone that wants to spread the Gospel! All budgets! Thanks for watching and sharing. I really did enjoy hearing this.

[@gilleycjoy]

What a fantastic video! Sometime you should make a video only shopping through pick up and Amazon Prime.

[@drogers]

Thanks so much!!🤗 Maybe I’ll do that in the future! Maybe next year during Prime week!!!!

[@JanelleG0822]

Target sale now beach balls .75 cents & washcloths 6pc $2.50

[@drogers]

Thanks for letting me know! ❤

[@wonderyears2000]

I have just started buying items to pack a few shoe boxes this year! This will be my first time and I find all your videos to be very helpful! Thank you!! 😄🙏

[@drogers]

That makes me so happy to hear! I am so glad you enjoy watching and bless you for packing this year!

[@eastcoaststories]

Great video, Denise! Funny, every time I go to Walmart I basically go to the same departments as you for OCC. I love how this shoebox turned out to be a dinosaur theme! It all worked out. Great find on the plush! The plush is my favorite. And the dinosaur model toys. Fun! The baseball top is another favorite because you know I love baseball. I'm glad you added a whole outfit! I can't believe you found all these items in one shopping trip for under $20! Thanks for sharing, Denise!! 🦖🦕

[@drogers]

And I really didn't mean for this to be a dinosaur box! LOLOLOL....honestly...just turned out that way. God must have known that this little boy loves dinosaurs! We probably all shop the same in Walmart. Funny if we were all together how that would look....all marching to the same departments. LOL. Thanks for watching friend!

[@shescraftea9107]

I love the dino stuffie and shirt in this box! I'm curious if you have an electric pencil sharpener.

[@drogers]

Yes, I do have one! But it’s a personal preference of mine not to sharpen all pencils. In addition I do over 1300 pencil packs. I love that Dino stuffy too! 😊

[@denise5457]

It's pretty amazing how well these items just came together and coordinated. Great box for $20!

[@drogers]

It really was! I was a bit lucky but it can be done and now is such a good time to do it!

[@fedwards2023]

Hi Denise, Thanks for taking us shopping. I am always interested in the price differences between the US and AU - here a can of Play Doh is a regularly ~ $2. 😱 I thus tend to do more surveillance than shopping for OCC - watching and waiting for the sales! P.S. You may want to check that your price tags / notes were all removed; personally I do not like to send price tags of any description.

[@drogers]

Thanks Fiona! Yep, I caught that when editing and removed the sticker! Oh the prices in Australia are much higher indeed. Wow. I will pray that you continue to find some good sales. Your boxes are always so beautiful and I know you carefully select each item. Thank you for watching and shopping with me in the US! 🥰

[@GraceMurdick]

Denise, I just got your response back on the make it blocks. I was afraid the make it block container would be to big for a box. That some body already made but I made alot in the box. So I probably will have alot left. So I could send the box also? I did put a small building tray in each baggie that you can buy extra to go with it to build on. Thanks for your help I am new at this. I need all the help I can get. I have alot of beads I am also making bead kit's. I bought extra stuffed animals after Christmas for filler also. I don't know where my boxes go.

[@drogers]

Bead kits are awesome too! I make several each year for my boxes and for filler. Sounds like your make-it block kits are great! If you are referring to the packaging/box, no need to send that unless it has an example on it. Then you could cut the image out to include. Sorry if that’s not what you were referring to. You are doing great!!!

[@celtichound9889]

I prefer the plastic boxes. It gives the child somewhere dry to store their things.

[@drogers]

I love the plastic boxes too!

[@dianaruthshoeboxes]

I hope you are having a great summer, Denise! BTW, I love your top you are wearing. Great walk through of Walmart! Awesome deal on the play doh as well as all the school supplies. Great job wrapping that Dino box up. I wish we had those Dr. Fresh toothbrushes but I haven't come across them yet. That plushy is so cute and a terrific price. This is a very well rounded box full of fun, sensory, and needs. Great job demonstrating how to pack a shoebox, Denise!

[@drogers]

Thank you Diana! I hope you and the family is also having a great summer! We will be going to the beach soon! And my top is from Old Navy! Thank you! Thanks for watching! I hope this can help a new packer or at least give them an idea of how to start. It’s pretty realistic because so many packers just walk into a store and start picking things out rather than pack year round like us. Thanks again Diana for your comment! ❤

[@CTVlogs345]

Hey Denise, I had a suggestion for a theme for a future shoebox video! I was thinking a glitter/ sparkly theme for a girl 10 to 14 or a girl 5-9

[@drogers]

Ooohhhhh…. Love that idea! That might have to be for next year but I’m all about the sparkles!! Thanks! 💜

[@julsjewels3185]

Can you send crayons? I thought they would melt in tropical countries?

[@drogers]

Yes!!!! Crayons can be sent! I put them in every box. OCC says melting is not an issue but if you are worried, put them in a baggie.