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Thursday, October 31, 2019

Operation Christmas Child

Looking for something new to do this Christmas?

operation Christmas child

Pack a shoe box full of Christmas gifts for a child. It's that simple and will make a huge impact on a life! Decide if you want to buy for a boy or girl. Choose what age child you want to pack your shoe box for. You can choose ages 2-4, ages 5-9 years, or you can go for an older child who is 10-14 years old. Fill it with all different kinds of gifts. You can choose school supplies, clothes, toys, or other fun items. Find something unique for a child. Make something special to put in your box. Send a handwritten note or photo of you and your family. I've been packing boxes with my kids for several years. It's something we look forward to doing together each fall. 

Some things to keep in mind when packing your box. I've got all different ideas below on what to pack, however some of the items that are in my pictures are no longer allowed to be sent. Rules change each year. You can refer to the Samaritans Purse Website for further information on what to pack, and what not to pack. You can also find drop off locations and dates in your area at the website. 

You will not be shipping your box to a specific child. Samaritan's Purse will take care of transporting your boxes overseas and handing them out. This costs money, and the price can change from year to year. This year, Samaritans Purse is asking for a donation of $9 for each box you pack. If you choose to pay online through their website, you can receive a tracking code to see where your box makes it in the world. 

Do Not Include in Your Box

Candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

I've been filling boxes for several years. Each year I like to take a picture of what I find. It gives me ideas for next year, and it's neat to see what cool stuff went into each box. No two boxes have been alike. I've tried to pray each year and ask God what He wants me to pack. I believe these boxes speak volumes to the kids who receive them. Some boxes may just be full of gifts, others may be full of promise and provision. God knows the needs and desires of each child. I am believing that if I'm obedient to Christ, He will get the box into the hands of the exact child who needs it.

Here's some things I have packed:

BOY - Age 5-9 years old

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush, toothpaste, & floss
  • bar soap
  • pads of lined paper
  • small composition notebooks
  • pencils and sharpeners
  • pens
  • glow sticks
  • football
  • rubber balls
  • candy
  • stuffed animal
  • glow in the dark dinosaurs
  • personal letter and photos

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Matchbox cars
  • gum
  • socks
  • slinky Jr.
  • tic tac toe game pad
  • modeling clay
  • watercolors
  • small composition notebooks
  • pencils
  • sports erasers
  • Superman washcloth
  • Lego helicopter
  • build your own airplane
  • small puzzles

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush, toothpaste & floss
  • combs
  • bar soap
  • candy
  • Jacob's ladder
  • slinkys
  • baseball
  • globe ball
  • Lego car
  • Webkinz stuffed animal
  • Matchbox cars
  • socks
  • plastic dinosaurs
  • mustache tattoos
  • Star Wars stickers
  • Batman bracelet
  • Bible Heroes card game
  • hat
  • personal photos and postcard from where you live

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush & toothpaste
  • combs
  • rubber ball
  • socks
  • space stickers
  • candy
  • stick on mustaches
  • bookmark
  • Zootopia puzzle
  • play dough
  • magnetic play scene
  • Matchbox cars
  • wind-up train set
  • dinosaur flash cards
  • game of jacks
  • wind-up toy
  • Spider-man balloons

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush & floss
  • combs
  • socks
  • squishy monster toy
  • rubber band bracelet
  • bouncy basketball
  • Planes photo album
  • Christmas puzzle
  • Magnadoodle
  • play dough
  • play dough toys
  • Matchbox car
  • create a sticker scene

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush
  • bar soap
  • super hero stickers
  • Lego board
  • Lego men
  • Lego bricks
  • Whoopee Cushion
  • Minecraft socks
  • silly putty
  • play dough & toys
  • scented markers
  • tic tac toe pad
  • matching game
  • small notebooks
  • make your own airplane
  • superhero watercolors
  • snowman stacking crayon
  • Star Wars cup

Operation Christmas Child

  • toothbrush & floss
  • bar soap
  • combs
  • Iron man magic towel
  • Emoji band-aids
  • Poop emoji whoopie cushion
  • hot dog squishy
  • small soccer ball
  • socks
  • Spider-man balloons
  • Matchbox car
  • toy dinosaurs
  • matching game
  • bookmark
  • NFL Lego mini-figure
  • Woody from Toy Story
  • Toy Story stickers
  • Robot finger fighters

BOY - Age 10-14 years old

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss
  • bar soap
  • combs
  • pencils
  • colored pencils
  • Star Wars notebook
  • tic tac toe game
  • candy
  • play dough
  • baseball
  • Superman bracelet
  • socks
  • Star Wars hat
  • Star Wars action figure
  • slinky
  • personal photo and postcard from where you are from

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush, toothpaste, & floss
  • two baseballs
  • socks
  • tape measure
  • screw driver set
  • bookmark
  • combs
  • Minion band aids
  • baseball game
  • candy
  • wind-up toy
  • Star Wars puzzle
  • shape puzzle game

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush & floss
  • socks
  • combs
  • tape measure
  • screw driver set
  • baseball
  • fidget spinner
  • sketch pad
  • watercolors
  • twistable colored pencils
  • UNO game
  • mini Jenga game
  • rubber band bracelet
  • make your own boat
  • Star Wars playing cards

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush
  • bar soap
  • mechanical pencils
  • small composition notebooks
  • sticky notes
  • index cards
  • calculator
  • sand timer
  • UNO game
  • socks
  • Black Panther t-shirt
  • two baseballs
  • Superman fidget spinner
  • pizza flavored lip balm
  • glow bracelets
  • tic tac toe game
Operation Christmas Child

  • toothbrush & floss
  • bar soap
  • combs
  • socks
  • deodorant
  • first aid kit
  • flashlight & batteries
  • marbles
  • glow in the dark yo-yo
  • slinky
  • bookmark
  • composition notebook
  • colored pencils with 3 sharpeners
  • colored gel pens
  • Monsters Inc. photo album
  • Beyblade Burst Turbo


GIRL - Age 5-9 years old

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush & toothpaste
  • socks
  • candy
  • tic tac toe game pad
  • headband
  • Minnie Mouse puzzle
  • cupcake playing cards
  • small fairy doll
  • sticky notes
  • small composition notebooks
  • mechanical pencils
  • bunny stationary set
  • modeling clay
  • watercolors
  • slinky Jr.
  • jump rope
  • Princess lip balm


operation Christmas child


  • toothbrush, toothpaste & floss
  • hairbrush
  • bar soap
  • socks
  • candy
  • mini slinky
  • headbands
  • Wonder Woman bracelet
  • globe ball
  • Bible card games
  • jump rope
  • hat
  • personal photo and postcard from where you live
  • Webkinz stuffed dog & cat


operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush, toothpaste & floss
  • combs
  • bookmark
  • small doll
  • candy
  • cat notebook with pen
  • hair bows
  • play dough
  • Frozen balloons
  • magnetic play scene
  • socks
  • jump rope
  • memory card game
  • watermelon flavored lip balm

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush & floss
  • socks
  • hair bands
  • hair brush
  • jump rope
  • small doll
  • Christmas puzzle
  • Kinetic sand
  • My Little Pony
  • My Little Pony bracelet
  • My Little Pony paint with water book
  • create a sticker scene
  • Princess photo album

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush
  • bar soap
  • hair brush
  • socks
  • owl stuffed animal
  • Paw Patrol cup
  • play dough with toys
  • build your own airplane
  • VeggieTales silly bandz
  • silly putty
  • sticky hands
  • rubber band bracelet kit
  • small notebooks
  • felt doctor kit
  • scented markers
  • snowman stacking crayon
  • matching card game

Operation Christmas Child

  • toothbrush
  • floss
  • bar soap
  • hair brush
  • headbands
  • magic towel
  • bath bomb
  • Barbie band-aids
  • Princess cup
  • Princess playing cards
  • Pink baby doll
  • socks
  • Princess stickers
  • notebook
  • pencils
  • matching game
  • Sofia magic paint
  • Hatchimals puzzle
  • bookmark

GIRL - Age 10-14 years old

operation Christmas child


  • toothbrush, toothpaste, & floss
  • bar soap
  • socks
  • small composition notebooks
  • pencils with sharpeners
  • colored pens
  • flag notebook
  • owl stickers
  • two chap sticks
  • headbands
  • candy
  • cup
  • cow stuffed animal
  • personal note with photo

operation Christmas child

  • candy
  • scarf
  • necklace
  • headbands
  • emery board
  • fingernail clippers
  • chap stick
  • bird playing cards
  • butterfly blank note cards with envelopes
  • bicycle notebook
  • mechanical pencils

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush, toothpaste, & floss
  • manicure set
  • bar soap
  • headband
  • hairbrush
  • makeup bag
  • compact mirror
  • eyeliner/eyebrow pencils
  • lip gloss
  • eye shadow
  • candy
  • fluffy socks
  • flower notebook
  • flower blank note cards with envelopes
  • hat
  • stuffed animal

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush, toothpaste, & floss
  • fluffy socks
  • nail files
  • fingernail clippers
  • hairbands
  • hairbrush
  • bookmark
  • sewing kit
  • small coloring book
  • markers
  • colored pencils with sharpeners
  • owl blank note cards with envelopes
  • sunglasses
  • small purse
  • candy
  • wind-up toy
  • scented sachet

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush & floss
  • manicure set
  • hairbrush
  • socks
  • headbands
  • Shine Bright notebook
  • sticky notes
  • markers
  • mechanical pencils
  • twistable colored pencils
  • adult coloring book
  • emoji notepad 
  • origami kit
  • bracelet

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush
  • bar soap
  • pantyliners
  • makeup bag
  • hairbrush
  • headbands
  • emery boards
  • manicure set
  • eye shadow
  • playing cards
  • Shine notebook
  • elephant photo album
  • panda socks
  • sticky notes
  • adult coloring book
  • colored pens
  • markers
  • embroidery floss & bracelet
  • cross stitch kit
  • flamingo wall stickers
  • typewriter blank note cards with envelopes
  • 2pk fragrance sachet

operation Christmas child

  • toothbrush
  • bar soap
  • hair brush
  • hair cutting scissors
  • manicure set
  • first aid kid
  • hair rubber bands
  • bookmark
  • socks
  • Phase 10 game
  • Sudoku puzzle book
  • mechanical pencils
  • cookies and milk pad of lined paper
  • flower blank note cards with envelopes
  • kinetic sand
  • snowman spatula with snowman cookie cutter

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