It’s that time of year again! Time to pack our Operation Christmas Child boxes. This is a favorite activity for all my girls and an easy way to get the entire family to think about giving and serving others. Boxes are super easy to put together and with deals you can put together even more!!
If you’ve never packed a box before or don’t know what Operation Christmas Child is, head over here for more information.
Here’s a list of great items you can pack in your box to help you spice it up this year.
Note: A few things have changed over the years—you no longer can include candy, food, or toothpaste.
65 Things to Pack in Operation Christmas Child Boxes
1. Silly Putty
2. Hacky Sack
4. Legos
6. Jump Rope
7. Harmonica
8. Kazoo
9. Slinky
11. Crafting kit
12. Beach ball
13. Comb
14. Colorful bandages
15. Hand wipes
16. Lip balm
17. Travel sewing kit
19. Deflated Soccer Ball + Pump
20. Dolls
21. Barrettes
22. Bracelets
25. Washcloth
26. Construction Kit
27. Play Doh
28. Glitter
29. Glue Stick
30. Sidewalk Chalk
31. Pencils
32. Pencil Sharpener
33. Crayons
34. Coloring Book
35. Kid’s Meal Toys
36. Flip Flops
37. Ballet slippers
38. Hat
39. Tiara
40. Clip-on earrings
41. Crazy Straws
42. Small Reusable Containers
43. Maracas
44. Whistle
45. Kaleidoscope
46. Socks
47. Water shoes
48. Pencil case
49. Toy binoculars
50. A personal note from you or your children
51. Pencil Streamer Wand
52. Solar calculator
53. Stickers
54. Toothbrush
55. Bar of soap
56. DIY Fishing Kit
57. DIY Sewing Kit
58. String back pack
59. Small Etch-A-Sketch
60. Matchbox cars
61. Yo-yo
62. Sunglasses
63. Bouncy ball
64. Small puzzle sets
65. A photo of you and your family
Are there any ideas I missed? Let us know in the comments!
Right now, you can get a pair of Under Armour Men’s Rival Fleece Pants for just $20 (reg. $50). That’st 60% off!
To get the offer, enter code FLEECE20 at checkout. Choose from black or heather gray.
Shipping is free with orders of $50+ when you use code FREESHIP50. You can shop UA outlet items here.
This offer ends today, 11/2.
Stack the deals right now at The Children’s Place! They are offering 50% off all matching family Christmas Pajamas plus right now get an extra 30% off with coupon code GIMME30.
You can also stack another 15% off when you select to pickup at a local store!!
After the sale and coupon you’ll get items up to 70% off!
There are so many options to choose from in all sizes for baby through adults. You can even grab a set for your furry friends!
Prices start at $8 for infant sizes and $10 for kids sizes.
Deal Ideas:
Family Pajamas – Nice List Collection
Kids sizes – $14.98 (reg. $29.95)
-30% off with GIMME30
-15% off in-store pickup
makes it $8.97
Iconic We Are Family 2023 Collection
Adult sizes – $29.98 (reg. $59.95)
-30% off with GIMME30
-15% off in-store pickup
makes it $17.83
Right now, you can snag a great deal on Harry’s Razors! They are offering a trial set valued at $13 for only $5! Plus, shipping is FREE!
Here’s what you get in your Trial Set:
- Weighted rubberized handle
- Five-blade razor cartridge
- Foaming shave gel (2 oz)
- Travel blade cover
Harry’s is a subscription service dedicated to providing their customers with a close and comfortable shave for less money! They offer high-quality razor handles and blades, as well as natural shaving gels. Before sending you the next shipment, they’ll send you an email, so you’ll have enough time to cancel your free trial.
Check out more online shopping deals!
Get ready for all the coupons coming in the 11/05 newspaper! See the Sunday insert preview list for 11/05 below. Look for two (2) inserts in your paper this weekend.
Be on the lookout for:
(1) Save, and
(1) SmartSource inserts this weekend.
Remember there are differences between every city and the coupons you get will vary somewhat from the preview. Check back next Wednesday to get the exact list of what came out in your area.
Look at the 2023 Coupon Insert Schedule if you are curious about projected future dates.
Save 11/05
$5 off Absorbine Jr. Pro product (exp 12/31)
$3 off Advil or Advil PM 40-ct+, or children’s Advil (exp 11/26)
$1.50 off Advil or Advil PM, 18-ct+ (exp 12/3)
$2 off Aquaphor or Aquaphor baby product, excl trial (exp 11/25)
$2 off Aquaphor spray product, excl trial (exp 11/25)
$3 off Cascade Platinum Plus ActionPacs, 52-ct+ tubs, excl bags (exp 11/18)
$6/2 Clairol Nice ‘n Easy, Natural Instincts, or Root Touch-Up hair color, select (exp 11/18)
$3 off Cold-EEZE product, 25-ct (exp 12/17)
$2 off Dawn Powerwash product, excl trial (exp 11/18)
$3 off Defend-EEZE product (exp 12/17)
.75/1 Domino Golden Sugar (exp 11/7)
$1 off Excedrin product 24-50 ct, or Head Care 6-ct (exp 12/3)
$2 off Excedrin products 100-ct+, or Head Care 16-ct + (exp 12/3)
$2.30 off Febreze PLUG Scented Oil Warmer, excl trial (exp 11/18)
B1G1 Febreze product, excl Unstopables, Heavy Duty, Kitchen, Ocean, Wood, Ember and Mountain Scents, & trial, up to $3.30 off (exp 11/18)
$1.50 off Gaviscon product (exp 12/3)
.75/1 Land O Lakes Cage Free or Organic eggs (exp 2/5/24)
.75/1 Land O Lakes eggs, any (exp 2/5/24)
$7 off Lipoflavonoid ear health supplement (exp 12/9)
$5 off Nexium product, 28 or 42-ct (exp 11/19)
$1/2 Ocean Spray Craisins dried cranberries (exp 12/31)
$2 off Olay facial moisturizer or facial cleanser product, excl trial (exp 11/18)
$5/2 Olay facial moisturizer or facial cleanser products, excl trial (exp 11/18)
$5 off Olay Facial moisturizer, Eyes or Serum product, excl Complete, Active Hydrating, Total Effects, Age Defying, Booster Serums, Minis & trial (exp 11/18)
$12/2 Olay facial moisturizers, Eyes or Serum products, excl Complete, Active Hydrating, Total Effects, Age Defying, Booster Serums, Minis & trial (exp 11/18)
$3 off Oscillococcinum product 6 or 12-dose, or Coldcalm or Throatcalm (exp 1/31/24)
$4/2 Preparation H products (exp 12/3)
$5 off RoC Derm Correxion, excl trial (exp 12/15)
$3 off RoC skincare, excl trial (exp 12/15)
$8/2 RoC skincare, excl trial (exp 12/15)
$3 off Sambucol product, excl 10-ct gummies (exp 12/31)
$3 off Senokot Gummies, adult or kids (exp 12/17)
$1 off Senokot product, 30-ct+ (exp 12/17)
.75/1 Suave Deodorant, excl twin packs & trial (exp 11/18)
$6 off Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, 10 mL Twin Pack (exp 12/15)
$3 off Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, 8 mL+ (exp 12/15)
$3.50 off Thermacare Heatwrap, excl 2-ct neck (exp 11/30)
$2 off Truvia Sweet Complete granulated, confectioners or brown sweetener, bag (exp 12/30)
$1.50 off Truvia sweetener (exp 12/30)
.75/1 Tums product, 28-ct+ (exp 12/3)
$1.50/2 Tums products, 28-ct+ (exp 12/3)
$2.50 off Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel 50 g+, or supplements (exp 12/3)
SmartSource 11/05
$2 off Cetaphil Healthy Renew product (exp 12/2)
$6/2 Cetaphil product, excl 4 oz or less Daily Facial or Gentle Skin Cleanser, or Moisturizing Lotion or Moisturizing Cream; or single bars, Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths 25-ct, Cetaphil Kits, Sheer Mineral and Baby items (exp 12/2)
$2 off Cetaphil products, excl 4 oz or less Daily Facial or Gentle Skin Cleanser, or Moisturizing Lotion or Moisturizing Cream; or single bars, Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths 25-ct, Cetaphil Kits, Sheer Mineral and Baby items (exp 12/2)
$5/2 Ensure multipacks (exp 12/16)
Shop at Amazon or Target to score a great deal on LEGO Duplo Sets. Grab some for Christmas gifts and put a few away in the birthday gift closet!
Shipping is free for Prime members at Amazon and free for RedCard holders at Target.
Deal Ideas:
LEGO DUPLO Town Recycling Truck – $15.99 (reg. $20)
Amazon only at this price
LEGO DUPLO My First Number Train – $15.99 (reg. $20)
Also at Target for this price
LEGO DUPLO Wild Animals of South America – $43.99 (reg. $55)
Also at Target for this price
See more ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS!
Looking for a good blender deal? Amazon is offering this 5-piece Ninja Mega Kitchen System, which includes a blender, a food processor attachment, and 2 to-go cups, for $99.99. It’s normally $199.99 – so that’s an entire $100 off!
This is a bestseller in the blenders category of Amazon. And no wonder – with four functions, plus the ability to mix dough and double as a food processor, this blender has everything!
Best of all, shipping is FREE.
Deal available for a limited time only!
See more online shopping deals!

Head to your store to find these deals from the new Lowes Foods weekly ad. Get B2G3 FREE Coke products and more.
Red Baron Meal Deal
- Buy all (4) Participating Products, $8.99
(ends 11/7)
(2) Red Baron Pizza, selected 15.77-23.54 oz
(2) Coca-Cola, selected 2 L
Buy Two Get Three Free
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Coke Products, selected, 16-16.9 oz bottles, B2G3 at $6.99, limit 5
RaosMichael Angelos Savings Event
- Spend $20 on these participating Rao’s and Michael Angelo’s Products, and Save $5 Instantly
- Rao’s Brick Oven Crust Pizza, selected, 18.3-20.8 oz, $8.99
-$1.50 off Rao’s Brick Oven Pizza, any, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
(buy (3), use Ibotta and instant savings, makes them $5.82 each) -
Michael Angelo’s Entrees, selected, 10-11 oz, $3.33
-$4.29/2 Michael Angelo’s Frozen Entrees, single serve, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-1450 points WYB Michael Angelo’s or Rao’s Frozen Entrees, purchase $10, limit 1, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(use Ibotta, makes them $1.18 each) - Rao’s Family Size Pasta Entrees, selected, 24-27 oz, $9.99
-1450 points WYB Michael Angelo’s or Rao’s Frozen Entrees, purchase $10, limit 1, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app - Rao’s Homemade Pasta, selected, 16 oz, $2.50
- Michael Angelo’s Pasta Sauce, selected, 24 oz, $4.49
- Rao’s Pasta Sauce, selected, 15-24 oz, $6.49
- Rao’s Made for Home Soup, selected, 16 oz, $3.99
Bonus Fuel Rewards Event
- Buy Participating Products, and Earn Bonus Gas Rewards
- Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles or Pancakes, selected, 24 ct., $7.39
Buy (2), get 10¢ in Fuel Savings (a $2.50 savings with 25 gallons)
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles printable
(makes it $5.64 ea.) Read More→