Who doesn't love to color? I personally love coloring and like to include coloring books in my OCC boxes. When space in a box is an issue, small coloring books are much better. I made a printable coloring book to use in my boxes and I figured that you guys might enjoy adding it to your boxes. Simply print the attached PDF below using your printer's double sided setting, then use the directions seen here to make it into a booklet. I used some bright and sturdy orange paper for a cover. Don't forget to pack some crayons!
*Note* I do not own any of the pictures used in this coloring book. All pictures taken from Google Images*
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Did you know that every year, boxes in the 10-14 Boy category is always the least received? I have a 10-14 year old brother and here are some of his recommendations for what to put in these boxes. Hygiene:
Accessories:
School Supplies:
Toys:
Those are just some ideas that my brother had. Every year I like to pack a few extra 10-14 Boy boxes just because they get less. Often, if there is not a 10-14 Boy box for an older boy, he is just given either a younger boy's box or a girl box. Comment down below if you have any more ideas for 10-14 Boys!
Buying enough notebooks for 150 boxes would be a very expensive task. It would likely take up the majority of my budget! Fortunately, there are some ways that I can get notebooks besides buying them. I get donations and sometimes even freebies, and I can also make some for my 2-4 year old boxes. This is how to make two notebooks for 2-4 year old boxes out of just a few pieces of paper and some staples. MATERIALS:
STEPS: 1. Use a ruler to mark half of each sheet of paper. 2. Cut all papers in half along the line. 3. Fold all of the white or lined pages in half together. 4. Fold the colored paper in half. I personally used a thicker piece of paper to help make it more sturdy. 5. Unfold both the white pages and the colored pages and add them on top of one another. Staple the crease. 6. Repeat steps 3-5 to make a notebook with the other half of each sheet of paper to make two notebooks. You could skip cutting them in half to make larger notebooks, but I prefer to make the little ones. I listed this as a notebook for a 2-4 box because they are smaller and do not have as much paper, so they are best fit for a younger child that is not in school yet. If you wanted to make the notebook for an older child, simply add more paper and do not cut the sheets in half. I hope that this has helped you! Please comment down below if you made this notebook or any other DIY projects for OCC.
Every year, when I get ready to host my Operation Christmas Child party, I like to set some goals. I use these goals to help me stay on track and improve the quality of the boxes that I pack and send. These are my goals for 2017.
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