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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@JanelleG0822 Жыл бұрын
Target sale now beach balls .75 cents & washcloths 6pc $2.50
@drogers Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know! ❤
@dalehighnote6958 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@annecornine8469 Жыл бұрын
I love doing Dino boxes!! 😊
@drogers Жыл бұрын
Me too… but I didn’t really plan this one! Funny that it ended up that way! 😅🦖🦕
@jettj6088 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I love sending play-doh too!
@kimmclean9933 Жыл бұрын
Good deal for the dinos. 🦕🦖The Flip color books are in the front of our Walmart by the selfcheck registers🎉. Thanks for sharing! 😊
@drogers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim! I couldn’t find the flip coloring books anywhere but next time I’ll look near the register! Thank you!!❤
@kimmclean9933 Жыл бұрын
They are also $1 at my Walmart. 😊 I would have bought more if they were 50cents. 😉
@NikiChicote Жыл бұрын
awesome video Denise! i always enjoy when you take us in-store... thank you! 💖💖💖
@drogers Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Niki! 💕
@judyfrazier2462 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@shescraftea91078 күн бұрын
I love the dino stuffie and shirt in this box! I'm curious if you have an electric pencil sharpener.
@drogers8 күн бұрын
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! 😊
@ScotiaGirl902 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@occland8864 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without the Walmart app. So many hidden clearance items. 😉
@drogers Жыл бұрын
Yep! Me too!
@valswain Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@SotoCreates Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! It was a fun trip and I loved how the box turned out! 🤗 back at ya!
@byrdfeed9071 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
❤ Thanks for the great ideas
@drogers Жыл бұрын
You are welcome! 💕🎄💕
@gilleycjoy Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video! Sometime you should make a video only shopping through pick up and Amazon Prime.
@drogers Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!🤗 Maybe I’ll do that in the future! Maybe next year during Prime week!!!!
@nj.horrorhaven Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@batmansboxes4936 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@wonderyears2000 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That makes me so happy to hear! I am so glad you enjoy watching and bless you for packing this year!
@tracystoaks6573 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You did a great job packing everything. That wrapping paper is really colorful and different. I think I am overdo a Homegoods run.
@drogers Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@eastcoaststories Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@denise5457 Жыл бұрын
It's pretty amazing how well these items just came together and coordinated. Great box for $20!
@drogers Жыл бұрын
It really was! I was a bit lucky but it can be done and now is such a good time to do it!
@fedwards2023 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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! 🥰
@GraceMurdick11 ай бұрын
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.
@drogers11 ай бұрын
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!!!
@dianaruthshoeboxes Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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! ❤
@celtichound9889 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the plastic boxes. It gives the child somewhere dry to store their things.
@drogers Жыл бұрын
I love the plastic boxes too!
@CTVlogs345 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Ooohhhhh…. Love that idea! That might have to be for next year but I’m all about the sparkles!! Thanks! 💜
@julsjewels3185 Жыл бұрын
Can you send crayons? I thought they would melt in tropical countries?
@drogers Жыл бұрын
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.