This is our second year participating in "Operation Christmas Child!"
Last week we shopped as a family at our local discount store, Ross, and found all sorts of goodies to fill our boxes. We also took a trip to Dollar Tree to add some toothbrushes and small toys.
It was a lot of fun to go through Ross and go on a shopping spree!! The kids were all very thoughtful in their purchases. The older kids really wanted to include flashlights, since the recipients may not have electricity in their homes. They also wanted to include candy as a treat, and most of the kids packed art supplies. We'll be able to track these boxes in the holiday season to see where they end up. Last time, it was the Philippines!
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| Here we are packaging up the goodies. |
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| Sedric chose Play-Doh and lots of candy. :o) |
On Saturday, I took Sedric and Celeste to our local church--also the church where Sedric goes to preschool--and we dropped off the shoeboxes in time for collection later this week.
The church also happened to have a rummage sale that day, so we walked away with a bag full of goodies. Celeste chose a Weeble-Wobble and it's been her constant companion these past few days. :o) Sedric chose a little ornament (which he gave to cousin Sophie) and a piece of bead trimming. So funny!
It was a THUMBS-UP experience for sure!! :o) :o)
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