Here’s a great FREE printable for a Gratitude Tree. This makes for a wonderful family activity to help you and your kids practice gratitude and giving thanks. This activity can be used for the whole month of November, with different color leaves that can be written on and stuck to the tree each day. By […]
Working on spending money for the beach? Want to make a little extra money for Christmas? Trying to save up for that new camera? Just trying to make a few more ends meet? Here are 6 ways to make money from home. These are easy and quick, plus some helps you get rid of clutter […]
Want to include more in your Operation Christmas Child box without taking up any additional space? Let’s talk about using the lid of the box for a little extra fun. You can decorate it in a number of ways, from a race track to a prayer. Write a prayer and put your child’s handprint. It […]
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 […]
