We are so happy to be participating in Operation Christmas child this year. I’ve been looking for a way to bring the true meaning of the Christmas season into focus for my 4 year old this year. She’s getting older, and I want to be sure that we help her to strengthen the framework of compassion and kindness already so present in her personality! Operation Christmas Child is a great way to do that – because it helps another child. Something she can easily relate to. There are also GREAT suggestions on what to pack on the OCC website!
Perhaps your kids are grown? Perhaps you have a house full of your own children. In either case, wouldn’t you like to shop for a child that may only receive a present this year if you give them one? Packing a Shoebox for Operation Christmas Child is SO Simple! Here is a 2 minute video on how we packed ours! And if you are short on time, but long on love- you can even fill a box online without ever leaving your home!
Operation Christmas Child Box from Shannon S. on Vimeo.
Click here to find your nearest Drop Off Location, or call 1-800-353-5949 for more information. National Collection Week is November 12 – 19!
Consider starting out this holiday season with a heart for children! 
This holiday season build a box with your family to teach kindness, compassion, and generosity.
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Operation Christmas Child. The opinions and text are all mine.
About Shannon SchmidShannon traded in her sensible NYC TV producer shoes (they were best for taking the subway), for a pair of Texas Cowboy boots when she married her best friend! He's at fault for making this Yankee a Texan! Shannon writes about all things that make a house a home. Her chief blogging inspiration is being the proud & slightly neurotic mom of a preschool age daughter.
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