Thank you! I appreciate this video very much, and also believe It's super important to include beautiful quality items, and if possible - heirloom items that can be passed down with the story of God's love that came in a shoebox! ❤
New people pack shoeboxes every year. My prayer is that these videos inspire others to pack quality items. I have seen many people catch the excitement and passion of packing quality shoeboxes through the years. That’s been encouraging. But I still pray that the bar would be raised by OCC. I’d love to see minimum standards required, so poor quality shoeboxes would be a thing of the past.
Unfortunately there is a mindset in other groups and on other channels that dollar store dolls, plush, etc. are wow items. I have even seen discussions on how to pack as cheaply as possible in order to get more boxes packed. I hope that more packers will have the courage to challenge this type of thinking when they see it. Maybe someday those advocating for quality boxes will outnumber those showcasing and boasting of the contrary. It is okay to be deemed the trouble maker if we care about children not being hindered in their coming to Jesus. It is not judgemental to say something for the sake of children and the gospel. In my opinion, the social media bullying of those who speak up for quality filled boxes is a reason why it continues.
I have bought so many items that Michelle has posted, and you’re right, they are very good quality and durable items that are perfect for shoeboxes. Now, I’m on a mission to find those fidget robots. Those are adorable and fun!
I shop all year looking for deeply discounted quality items. Walmart has plastic musical instruments, 5 to a package for $5.00 (recorder, harmonica, tambourine, etc.), good for little children and up to age 7. ❤ from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦.
I have watched a lot of your videos and thank you for the inspiration. I have noticed that a lot of the people doing videos don’t include items like eating utensils, water bottles or backpacks. Should those items be left out and put in toys and stickers only?
The ones that watch these videos tell others about them and share ideas. I know I have learned soooo much watching them,gotten great ideas and learned how to make things and pack boxes. I can't sew but I told the lady's at church and they are making santipads for the older girls. I absolutely love OCC and shop all year round for it. Every time I go to a store I look in the clearance section for good quality things on sell.
I hope that if a box just has one or two things it isn’t sent! I hope that the processing centre would combine half filled boxes? How sad for the child receiving!
Thank you, Christy. Very well said. I appreciated that you encouraged quality made dolls and animals with kind faces, and dolls that are not seductively dressed. "But if God led you to send it, then it is okay" is not a biblical reason . God speaks through His Word. "God will get it to the right child" also should cease being an excuse for half-filled, low quality boxes!
Thank you! I appreciate this video very much, and also believe It's super important to include beautiful quality items, and if possible - heirloom items that can be passed down with the story of God's love that came in a shoebox! ❤
it just seems like we are telling the same people the same things. what could be done to expand the audience? love your sweater.
Maybe posts on other platforms like instagram or TikTok?
New people pack shoeboxes every year. My prayer is that these videos inspire others to pack quality items. I have seen many people catch the excitement and passion of packing quality shoeboxes through the years. That’s been encouraging. But I still pray that the bar would be raised by OCC. I’d love to see minimum standards required, so poor quality shoeboxes would be a thing of the past.
I agree with you Christy. The bar needs to be raised by the people that make the rules. Great video, as always.
Unfortunately there is a mindset in other groups and on other channels that dollar store dolls, plush, etc. are wow items. I have even seen discussions on how to pack as cheaply as possible in order to get more boxes packed. I hope that more packers will have the courage to challenge this type of thinking when they see it. Maybe someday those advocating for quality boxes will outnumber those showcasing and boasting of the contrary. It is okay to be deemed the trouble maker if we care about children not being hindered in their coming to Jesus. It is not judgemental to say something for the sake of children and the gospel. In my opinion, the social media bullying of those who speak up for quality filled boxes is a reason why it continues.
I have bought so many items that Michelle has posted, and you’re right, they are very good quality and durable items that are perfect for shoeboxes. Now, I’m on a mission to find those fidget robots. Those are adorable and fun!
Great ideas. Thank you so much
I shop all year looking for deeply discounted quality items. Walmart has plastic musical instruments, 5 to a package for $5.00 (recorder, harmonica, tambourine, etc.), good for little children and up to age 7. ❤ from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦.
What a nice gift from your daughter. She must be very amazing and talented. I'm sure she's your favorite child.
Thank you so much. She IS verrrry special!
I have watched a lot of your videos and thank you for the inspiration. I have noticed that a lot of the people doing videos don’t include items like eating utensils, water bottles or backpacks. Should those items be left out and put in toys and stickers only?
Absolutely not, in my opinion! I hope you watch my videos for ideas on how I fit both fun and practical items in a shoebox. 😀
You are always inspiring great ideas for quality shoeboxes. I also love your sweater.
Thank you so much, Linda!
Soft plush makes me happy, too!
Thanks, Lydia. I’m 100% in agreement!
The ones that watch these videos tell others about them and share ideas. I know I have learned soooo much watching them,gotten great ideas and learned how to make things and pack boxes. I can't sew but I told the lady's at church and they are making santipads for the older girls. I absolutely love OCC and shop all year round for it. Every time I go to a store I look in the clearance section for good quality things on sell.
We are in India and we have no money. There are many poor children in our country. Can you send us this gift box?
I hope that if a box just has one or two things it isn’t sent! I hope that the processing centre would combine half filled boxes? How sad for the child receiving!
I believe that the processing centre has extra items to add to incomplete boxes.
I read that they have items at the processing center to put in shoe boxes. Apparently you can send items to the processing center for that purpose
Can you send us a gift box?
Thank you, Christy. Very well said. I appreciated that you encouraged quality made dolls and animals with kind faces, and dolls that are not seductively dressed. "But if God led you to send it, then it is okay" is not a biblical reason . God speaks through His Word. "God will get it to the right child" also should cease being an excuse for half-filled, low quality boxes!
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