REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS🦎 10-14 BOY OCC SHOEBOX UNBOXING | Operation Christmas Child 2022

[@marieterry625]

What a perfect theme for a boy in this age group. You shared some terrific ideas Trish!

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks Marie. This one was one of my favorites. I really should buy more of those wooden snakes. I think the boys will get a kick out of them 😉

[@fedwards2023]

Hi Trish, This is am aweseome box. I have packed bug and garden themed shoeboxes before, but nothing like this one. So, many small "Wow" items. I love how the frogs keep popping / hopping up. The turtle Hot Wheels car is s favourite of mine - I love turtles 🐢. I have a turtle Hot Wheels that was bought for a shoebox and is now mine ... for now. 🙄 TFS. 🐸 💚

[@byrdfeed9071]

Oops, some how I missed your comment on this one. Sorry about that. Thanks, Fiona. Ha, that’s funny that you kept the turtle hot wheels. Sometimes I am tempted, as well, 😆.

[@fedwards2023]

@@byrdfeed9071 Love your new pic.

[@byrdfeed9071]

@@fedwards2023 thank you 😊

[@marthagrant143]

Trish, your boxes for these older boys just get better and better. You have so many unique ideas for the boxes and find the perfect items to match your themes. The shirt and Rainbow TY start the box with wow, and then the mirrored sunglasses and Lego blocks just keep it going. I know he will love his box. Oh, and thanks for your video which shared how to get the most from a Shein order. I managed to get a $15 order for $9.75 with free shipping by ordering on Sunday and using your tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thank you so much, Martha. I am glad you liked this one. I think it’s one of my favorites for a 10-14-year-old boy. Yay, I am elated that the Shein video helped you. Don’t forget to review each item for a bunch more points. It doesn’t even have to be a good review, 😂. You know me, I love getting free/cheap stuff 😆.

[@mikefriesen9369]

WOW TRISH!!! You packed alot of FUN in this box :) More fun than is normally included for this age group. Whoever gets this box will be one very blessed young man!

[@byrdfeed9071]

Oh, thanks, Sue. I sure hope so. That’s the plan anyway 😄

[@dawnepayne1314]

Trish, you did a great job on this boy 10-14 shoebox! So many fun items! I love his shirt, legos, domino set, etc…. I just started collecting for a frog box. I originally was going to pack it for a 5-9 girl or boy. However, you have inspired me to pack it for a 10-14 boy and I might change it to include other reptiles and amphibians(I needed ideas for 10-14 boys! I’ve been having trouble with them this year for some reason rrrrrr!)! I love that wooden snake! I haven’t seen one at my DT so I need to check again! Great idea to include pics of how he can decorate his wooden snake, if he would like! Thanks so much for sharing! I will definitely be box lifting some ideas you included in this box🤣! 💜💜💜

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks, Dawne. I’m glad to hear you were inspired. It’s funny, each year I set out to pack only 2-4 and 10-14 boxes, but always end up with quite a few 5-9, which is why I don’t even bother planning them. Somehow they just evolve, but, if I can make them into a 2-4 or 10-14 and feel good about it, that’s what I try to do. I think this is the first year I’ve really gotten the hang of packing 10-14 boys. I find if I have a lot of quality “filler” type items ready to go (basic playing cards, dice, marbles, high bounce balls, fidget toys, bracelets, Hot Wheels, brain teaser puzzles) that I think any 10-14 year old can enjoy, its a lot easier to make it happen. Thanks for watching and commenting, Dawne 🥰

[@maryelizabethroth9942]

Great box and so many wonderful things a young man would love!!!

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thank you Mary. I think so too. Thanks for commenting 🥰

[@ששבריבוע]

This is one of my fav boxes so far :) I love the book, the cars, the notebook and the T-shirt, but basicly everything is awesome! 🐸🐊🐢🦎🐍

[@byrdfeed9071]

Yay, thanks. I am particularly glad to hear that you like the book. I was a little concerned, as there is so much written English in it, but there are tons of pictures, too. You are from a non-English-speaking country, am I correct? Do you mind me asking if you speak English fluently? Or do you use something like Google translate? I’m curious because your written English is excellent. I’m also curious as to your opinion about packing books like this with English words, particularly for the older kids. I don’t have a problem sending picture books to the little ones, but I don’t often send books to the older kids (due to more words, less pictures). The Reptiles & Amphibians book, though, had to go in the shoebox.

[@ששבריבוע]

@@byrdfeed9071 I write and read pretty fluently, but sometimes use google for spelling, I'm not confinent on my speaking since I'm scared of people making fun of my accent Most countries learn English as 2nd language, I wouldn't send a full novel of course, but comic books, national geographic books like this one and even simple kids books like the litlle golden books are amazing way to learn and practice English

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thank you so much. This is so helpful and very good to know. On a side note, anyone who would make fun of your accent is just a fool 😖. I love to hear people speak with an accent. If you don’t mind, please tell me your name (in English). You comment often (which I love) and I would like to be able to address you by your name when I respond. 🥰

[@ששבריבוע]

@@byrdfeed9071 My youtube name is translated to Six Squared, but I usally go by "math" or "mathematics" online, I have a fear of stalkers so I dont use my real namw online

[@byrdfeed9071]

Ok, I will call you Math. It sounds kind of like Matt (short for Matthew) 😁.

[@stefaniew9411]

Fantastic box!

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks, Stephanie. It’s one of my favorites 🥰

[@sblbooks]

Awesome box for a boy! My nephew loves reptiles.

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks, Samantha. Ah, could your nephew have been your inspiration to buy the Reptiles book? I really love the way this one turned out, thanks to you. The book really pulls it all together. 🥰

[@sblbooks]

@@byrdfeed9071 yes, he was the inspiration.

[@dalehighnote6958]

My grandson is 12 and is obsessed with lizards. I so loved the shirt in you box that I ordered the same style for him. The hot wheels are really special. Thanks for sharing another great box.

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thank you, Dale. Well, if your grandson is obsessed with lizards he’s going to love the shirt. I think that shirt is awesome. Thanks for commenting 🥰

[@maureenshoevlin8968]

I love the whole box but especially the Dollar Tree bendable figures. I bought some of those for my garden and went back for more to put in my boy boxes as well.

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thank you, Maureen. Well, I’m glad to know I’m not the only nut buying bendable garden figures for OCC Shoeboxes, LOL. I think they’re great. I wish I had bought more. Hopefully they will get them in again next spring. TFW 🥰

[@tammyjones3709]

This whole box is a wow. This is my favorite box. My grandsons would love this box. Love the book and spiral notebook. The markers withe the wooden snake with picture is a great ideal. I do have one of those snakes so will diffently include in one of my boxes. Thanks for sharing

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks so much, Tammy. I got the picture of the wooden snakes colored with markers off of Amazon. I added a link to the image in the description of the video, if you need it. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@cindygardner8649]

A lot of Cool 😎 Green💚 in this box. The Amphibian Theme is Perfect 👌 for a boy. Reminds me of the saying " Frogs 🐸 and snails 🐌 and Puppy 🐶 Dog 🐕 tails " lol 🤣😂

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks, Cindy. I think you just came up with a new theme, “Frogs, snails & puppy dog tails” by including a puppy plush 🐶. Maybe next year 🤔

[@cindygardner8649]

@@byrdfeed9071 Good Idea 😊👍

[@charlottesshoeboxes3230]

What a wonderful box. I love all of the stationery items!

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks, Charlotte 🥰

[@eastcoaststories]

You are the queen of reptile and amphibian shoeboxes. They are amazing and this one is also amazing. Love the outfit and water bottle. My favorite is the TY beanie baby. Those DT snakes are one of their best toys. The notebook is a WOW. Another excellent shoebox, Trish! Thanks for sharing! 🐍🦎

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks so much, Sharon. Yeah, this is one of my favorites for a 10-14-year-old boy. I hope he likes it. Thanks for your kind, supportive comments 🥰

[@valswain]

So many fun toys to play with - the wooden snake and bendy plant figures are my faves! So cool 😎

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thank you, Val. I love those wooden snakes and the bendy plant ties are addictive. Once I pick them up I can’t put them down, LOL. Good ole’ DT!!

[@occland8864]

This shoebox is definitely for a boy with all the creepy crawlies. My favorite are the book and wooden snake. I remember looking at books like that with my brother when we were little. I’ve bought a few of those wooden snakes also. Definitely a boy toy. 😂

[@byrdfeed9071]

I think those are my two favorites in the box, as well… oh, and the notebook 😉. Thanks for watching, Carol 🥰

[@drogers]

My favorite is that cool spiral notebook!That snake looks real! I love those DT wooden snakes! Oh gooood illustration to include! Love that idea! Nice watch! Boy, that will be a real treasure for him! That was a great trade! And my final favorite is that very cool shirt! I just love it when the right shirt comes along and pulls everything together. I need to work on my older boys boxes so you’ve motivated me Trish! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@byrdfeed9071]

Isn’t that notebook the coolest? Yeah, I thought it would be fun to decorate the snake. Since I can’t send paint I’m hoping markers do the trick. I don’t even remember where I found the illustration. Probably Pinterest. I love that shirt, too. I think I actually paid regular price for it, but it was only $6 and when I saw it I knew I had better get it while they still had a size XL. It’s very nice quality for six bucks. Thanks for watching, my friend. Now go pack some 10-14 boy boxes 😂.

[@denise5457]

Super fun box, Trish! I love the wooden snake. I've never seen those at my DTs. 🐍

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks, Denise. Yeah, I think the wooden snakes are a lot of fun. They are in the craft section. I believe I bought this one this year, but I also bought one last year, so I think it’s something that they carry on a relatively regular basis. Whatever that means at DT, LOL. 🥰

[@caridadrevilla2439]

Amazing box! Hours of fun and learning. Can you tell me where you got the Emergency thermal blanket? I would like to purchase some.

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks, Caridad. I got the emergency thermal blankets on Amazon in a 10 pack. I added the link to the description of the video if you want to check them out, but they are currently double the $9.97 price I paid in March 2021 😢. Maybe when you pull it up you will see other cheaper options.

[@caridadrevilla2439]

@@byrdfeed9071 great!! Thank you.

[@batmansboxes4936]

Wow lots of fun stuff in here! I love the snake, I haven’t seen those at my DT. Great idea to include the print out of the different colors. I love his shirt and the notebook is very nice. He will have loads of fun with all his goodies while learning new things about reptiles and amphibians! TFS!

[@byrdfeed9071]

Thanks, Jeannie. I don’t know if my DTs have the snake in stock right now, but bought it earlier this year and also bought one last year. So hopefully you will eventually see it in your stores. It’s in the Crafters Square section.