Operation Christmas Child - Tips for packing in a plastic box! 2024

[@susannamarie1695]

I usually pack 2 to 4s in the plastic go boxes. I find the plastic ones squish stuffies really well. I just uploaded today 3 2 to 4 unboxings in the plastic go boxes. This box is so fun! Love her little toys and her bracelet. Her dress is gorgeous! Great tips 💕

[@drogers]

Thanks SusannaMarie! Yes, I do think it is easier to pack the 2-4’s in these boxes. But once you figure out how to pack in them and let go of the idea that we need to include everything, they are awesome to pack in! Sturdy and such great quality! Loved your unboxings yesterday too! TFW! 💕

[@maritzacopping3309]

So pretty and so many items! Adorable.

[@eastcoaststories]

I love that you pack in these plastic shoeboxes. I have a pack of them and I have to use them. lol Because they are too small for the shoeboxes I want to pack. But I will try! This is a great example of a packed OCC plastic shoebox. Love the Gabby doll. You found a lot of Gabby items! I love that you included the TY beanie baby from DT. My favorite is the dress. It's amazing you fit a whole dress in the container. Such an adorable shoebox! Thanks for sharing how you pack this type of container. Thanks Denise!! 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛

[@drogers]

These are not easy to pack in but such a gift to the child. I struggle too! These Gabby boxes are some of my favorites. There were so many Gabby items in clearance this year!!!! Thanks for watching friend and Happy Halloween🎃

[@beckypetersen2680]

You do such a wonderful job on these. Big time fantastic!!!

[@drogers]

Awww… thank you Becky! 🤗

[@dalehighnote6958]

The boxes are also sold at Hobby Lobby during this season. The dress is really adorable as is the doll. Thanks for sharing.

[@drogers]

Yes! I did include that information in my description about Hobby lobby but forgot to mention it in the video. Thank you so much!

[@Brittany.Anderson]

This style of container has become my favorite. I actually sometimes put the pencil case on the side of the box instead of the bottom. Very informative video, especially for those who are either new or not used to packing in this type of box. I even got some clarifying information from watching the video.

[@drogers]

Great idea to pack the pencil case in the side! I like that too! I’m so glad the video is helpful! I know these boxes can be a bit of a challenge to some. Thank you for watching! 💕

[@elainemarler1842]

Great video on how to pack in the plastic OCC box!!! Our blessing was selling at our local flea market for OCC shipping costs and making the money and a family member gave an awesome contribution towards shipping. We packed close to 150 boxes and have prayed for God's provision on the shipping costs. I am " Granny of the Shoeboxes" as this is our ministry as we love to serve Jesus!!!

[@drogers]

Praise the Lord! What a wonderful blessing to receive such a generous donation! You’ve done amazing “granny of the shoeboxes”! Blessing so many kids! 💕

[@patriciagriswold6060]

Oh, thank you for sharing! The Gabby dress is precious. I have packed a couple of Gabby boxes. Now I'm working on filler packs for 10 dolls that I got on that Amazon special. The dolls are so cute❤ 😂😂😂😂I just had to take a break and feed my special needs cat. She is very vocal and uses her stare down technique because her bowl is empty!

[@drogers]

Oh I completely understand a demanding kitty. I have one that is very vocal at night until we go to bed. 😹Great to hear you are working on filler! Me too! I love Gabby boxes… I even have a few more to pack! I found quite a bit of clearance this year. Thanks for watching Patricia!

[@valswain]

The Gabby doll and dress are darling! I love these plastic boxes too! I don’t use them often because of the price, but sometimes a couple friends will pick up a couple for me from their church and I love it 🤗. I have been using organza bags less and less for that very reason. You would not think it would add that much bulk but they do when stuffed with underwear. Such a cute box. Love everything. Great packing! You packed a ton lol

[@drogers]

Thanks Val! Yes, when you bunch up those undies in an organza bag they tend to take up more space even though the privacy is nice. But when space is a premium, you do what ya gotta do! 😂 I love these boxes too but you are right… they are higher in price so I can only afford so many each year. TFW! 💕

[@mamachicken1548]

Hi Denise! Love your Gabby box!! The Gabby Doll looks so cute. I always liked those casual dresses for little girls. I used to buy them for my daughter from Lands End. I find the plastic box quite a challenge to pack.

[@drogers]

Hey Della! They are a challenge indeed but such a great quality! Once I learned how to pack in them, I loved them more and more! Oh that dress…. My favorite this year! I bought 3 of them! 💕

[@KarenYork-t2c]

I have not used the plastic boxes yet, but if I do I know now how to pack them and will look for your video directions again! Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@drogers]

You are so welcome! They are a great quality! 💕

[@dianaruthshoeboxes]

I love the shirt you are wearing.😊 I've always wanted to try these plastic shoeboxes...we dont have them here but if i ever go to the States at the right time if year, I'm picking some up! This box teminds me of my Holly because she adores that mermaid kitty from the cartoon.🩷 The dress is so adorable and I love the touch you added with the keychain teddy on tye backpack. 🎒 Good job showing the grooves at the bottom! Thanks for sharing this adorable shoebox, friend.🐈🐾🧜🏽‍♀️

[@drogers]

That mermaid kitty is so cute! I just purchased one on Amazon today for next year’s box! lol…. I filmed two unboxings in the same shirt I was wearing.🤦🏻‍♀️it’s so comfortable! I love these plastic boxes but they are more expensive than the cardboard boxes but such a nice gift! Thanks for watching and commenting Diana! 💕

[@GraceMurdick]

Very nice I love the dress. I love to pack Gabby boxes. She will love it.

[@GraceMurdick]

Thank you so much for sharing. Tell us how to pack a plastic shoe box with a narrow bottom was helpful also.

[@drogers]

You are so welcome my friend Grace! 💕

[@byrdfeed9071]

Such sweet boxes for 3 young girls! I LOVE the Gabby dresses you found at Kohls! So so cute and perfect with their matching Gabby doll. Lots of joy packed into these three 🩷🩷🩷

[@drogers]

Thanks Trish! Love the dress you! Kohls sometimes comes through for me in licensed character clothing! The dresses are so nice! 💕

[@sendingshoeboxes6090]

I really like the dress you found. I just loved those socks! They looked so soft. The box really is a gift within itself. Love all the tips! You really can fit so much in there. 🥰

[@drogers]

Thank you so much! I love that dress too! So pink and girly! 💕

[@kimmclean9933]

Thanks for the tips! Cute box! Love Gabby. ☺️

[@drogers]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@lindad1195]

Wonderful box! Great advice as well! I use the sterilite boxes and their lids snap on as well. They are only a little over a dollar per box.

[@drogers]

I bought several sterilite this year also. Definitely less expensive than these! Packing is still a challenge in them for me! But they are a great gift!

[@MARILYN19481]

They are 2.99 ar Walmart in Ottawa, Canada. Near Christmas they were 1.99 for a number of weeks. Also 13% tax.

[@jerriettaarcher7665]

Great Gabby box❤

[@drogers]

Thank you! 💕

[@JB-xx9ml]

So helpful, and this box is absolutely ADORABLE! Thanks for sharing ... 💕

[@drogers]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@coffeepotmommah7291]

You do a fabulous job with all your boxes and sharing your tips are a great help. I'm wondering where did you find the deflated soccer balls? All I see are the big inflated ones. I have trouble with my wrists and cant deflate enough out. Thanks for sharing your experiences and wisdom.

[@drogers]

Thank you so much! I find balls deflated online. Recently from WOW Supplies but I’ve also found them on Amazon and Walmart online. You can also go to Five Below(if you have one) and ask them for a deflated ball from the back. I’ve done this before too. Hope that helps! Feel free to ask me anything else. 💕

[@coffeepotmommah7291]

@@drogers Thank you so much!!! I've got a soccer themed box and no ball !! I was thinking I would have to leave that box out till next year and just send the rest. I'm going to try 5 below today! Bless you sister!! 🙏

[@dmoore8557]

Quick question - if your shoebox is a little too full to close, is it acceptable to use a vacuum seal bag to 'deflate' a stuffie so it's flatter until opened, or does everything need to be loose?

[@drogers]

Yes, this is allowed!