Here’s another fun DIY gift for packing in your Operation Christmas Child boxes. It’s a pencil streamer wand, that’s super easy and quick to make. I love that it’s two gifts in one, practical and fun. Plus, this takes up hardly any room in the box so you have plenty of room for other items. […]
Another easy kit we have to go into the Operation Christmas Child is the construction kit. I saw a DIY construction kit last year when I was helping at the Operation Christmas Child distribution center and decided I should try it out. What you need to make a DIY Construction Kit: Empty Pill Bottle Nails […]
It’s almost that time of year again… Time to start thinking about Operation Christmas Child boxes! Last year I went to the OCC distribution center in Charlotte, NC where we got to go through the boxes to make sure everything was good to go to the children in other countries. Not only did I get […]
This week we’re talking all about what to put in your Operation Christmas Child box this year. Think about filling our shoe boxes with not only fun things for the kids, but also practical things they can use to help their families. Sewing kits can be really helpful for the older age group kids and the […]
This week I’m talking about a couple of mini DIY kits to include in your Operation Christmas Child boxes this year. Hold onto your mint and gum containers to pack with. What kid doesn’t love containers to put things in? Every one of my kids has always had a collection of bags or containers with […]
Back to school time is in full swing! There are some great deals and coupons for school supplies this week, which makes it a great time to donate school supplies. If you have extra supplies around the house or you’re able to grab extra supplies while you are out, check out 5 ways to donate […]
Here’s another fun & easy craft that would make for a fun and personalized gift for anyone. Make DIY Quick Stitch coasters and get as personalized and artsy as you can, or go as simple as you want. My girls also helped, so as long as your kids are old enough to trust them with […]
Here’s an easy DIY Gifts idea that everyone in the family can help with. DIY Bottle Cap Magnets are a gift that you can get super personalized with or just go fun and colorful. It is so easy we actually did it as a birthday party craft idea for 9-11 year old girls. They had […]
Elastic hair ties are all the rage right now. You can find them at Target, H&M, Anthropologie and they can be very pricey. At Anthropologie you can get (5) for $24, making them $4.80 each. The good news is that you can follow this trend for a fraction of the price by making them yourself. […]
