Shoebox of Love

One of the women in our neighborhood was collecting shoeboxes to fill for Operation Christmas Child.  Her goal was to collect 150 shoeboxes to fill and send to children in other countries who have very little. We collected some boxes and left them on her porch.  After she collected the boxes she invited everyone to attend a party and help her fill the boxes.  You could shop for items on your own or use the items she was collecting.  We decided that we wanted to shop and buy items to fill three boxes.  
The kids and I had a fun time visiting Dollar Tree and Walmart to find things for a child their age in another country.  We bought toys, school supplies, and a toothbrush for each box.  The kids then wrote letters and added a picture to the recipient.  We took our boxes to the party where they were wrapped and collected.  While there the kids helped Miss Stephanie stuff some of the boxes and items she had collected too.  It was a great experience and I think it is something we will definitely do in the future.