It’s the beginning of November, and that means two things.
It’s almost my birthday, AND Operation Christmas Child collection week is coming soon!
As always, we will be combining those two things at the House of Hills
This will be our fourth year partying it up with Operation Christmas Child!!
In 2010, we had the party at our temporary house. We packed 89 boxes that day! It was so much fun!
In 2011, for my 40th birthday, our goal was to hit 120 boxes… 3 for every year of my life. We almost made it. We dropped off 110 boxes. I was so pleased.
In 2012, we packed boxes on election day in our tiny house. We packed 75 boxes to send to those in need. We also collected items for Super Storm Sandy victims. It was a great day!
This year’s party is on November 16th. If you’re a local friend, you’ve probably been invited to my OCC Birthday Party Facebook page. If not and you want to be, let me know!
If you would like to pack a box for my birthday and aren’t in town, you can one online at Samaritan’s Purse.
Here’s what I’m providing this year at my OCC party:
- The box
- Bouncy balls
- Wash cloths
- Toothbrushes
- Crayons
- Candy
- Miscellaneous extras
- Snacks and drinks
Here’s what you need to bring to the OCC party:
- Age specific toys
- Age specific clothing (optional)
- Toothpaste
- Bar of soap double baggied
- $7 cash or check per box (have to put in each box) – or you can print labels to track your box online before you come by visiting here.
For more information about what to pack in an Operation Christmas Child shoebox, visit Samaritan’s Purse.
Be sure to check out this Operation Christmas Child Pinboard to help you get ideas!
This party has become one of my favorite days of the year. My goal this year is to do another 75 boxes.
Who wants to help me?
So bummed I can’t make it this year but I will be giving you items to use and money to pay for shipping some of the boxes before the party. Hugs
i love that you are using your birthday to further the work of OCC. A packing party sounds like fun!
You are awesome!!! I will have to bookmark this post for next year.
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