Enter Operation Christmas Child. Making these shoe boxes brings complete joy to my whole family. My kids will actually bring up at various times of the year that they can't wait to make the shoe boxes again. They always pick kids that are their age to buy for and then, very thoughtfully, buy things for the boxes that they would enjoy themselves. It's usually a very long process that ends with them stuffing everything into the box while the lid pops right back off because it's too full. After this is repeated a few more times, they finally realize that they'll have to pick something to take out just to get it to stay closed.
We know how to do Christmas at my house. We decorate, we bake, we eat (way too much), we buy wonderful presents...but packing these boxes is the highlight of our Christmas season.
On that note, I will donate all proceeds from all bags that are purchased now through November 18 to making extra boxes (that's the last drop off date around here).
And check back because I will be posting a new bag by the end of the weekend!
Oh, and if you aren't familiar with Operation Christmas Child, here's a short video:
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