Packing HOPE in a Hurricane: Creating Shoebox Filler During the Storm 🌀 Operation Christmas Child

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @withloveIva
    @withloveIva 2 місяці тому +2

    You were able to do so much!! What an excellent way to pass the time. I really liked the water bottles but I loved all of it! TFS ❤

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! ❤ These projects definitely helped keep my mind focused on something positive and joyful! The water bottles are a favorite of mine, too! 😊

  • @KarenYork-t2c
    @KarenYork-t2c 2 місяці тому +1

    All these items are wonderful gift ideas! But I love the crocheted bees your daughter made! Those are so adorable and so squeezable and huggable! What a wonderful talent she has! ❤️👏❤️👏❤️👏❤️👏❤️👏

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, Karen! She is such a big supporter of Operation Christmas Child in her own way, loves to crochet the stuffed animals for the kids. ❤😊

  • @lindad1195
    @lindad1195 2 місяці тому +3

    Oh and those crocheted bees are adorable! Some child will love them!😊

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      Aren’t they so sweet! ❤ My daughter is planning to make some ladybugs, too!

  • @SweetTDaily
    @SweetTDaily 2 місяці тому

    You do such a beautiful job with all your projects! The way you organize and package items makes the gifts even more special. Putting items together to make a wow gift for filler is such a great idea and I know will be a huge blessing. I love all the items but those bees are too cute - your daughter did an amazing job! I'm always inspired by your videos - thank you for sharing your ideas! 💗

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! 🥰 I really appreciate your kind words and it means a lot to me to hear that these ideas are helpful and inspiring. 🩷🎁

  • @tammyjones3709
    @tammyjones3709 2 місяці тому +1

    So glad your family is safe. Your fillers are wonderful. Love the bubble bees your daughter made. The children will love them.

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you, Tammy! ❤ It’s been a long week, but we’re so grateful to be on the other end of it and safe.

  • @caridadrevilla2439
    @caridadrevilla2439 2 місяці тому

    The crochet bumblebees are beautiful
    How creative!!

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      @@caridadrevilla2439 thank you so much! ❤️🐝 She loves to help create for OCC ☺️

  • @eastcoaststories
    @eastcoaststories 2 місяці тому

    Glad you, your family, and home are safe. Prayers to those affected by the hurricanes. I love the filler you created while you and your family were waiting out the storm. Love the bubblebees and the dolls!

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      @@eastcoaststories thank you so much! 💝 We're glad to be getting back to normal 🙏

  • @bernievandewalker1420
    @bernievandewalker1420 2 місяці тому

    Those are all so nice and you work during a hurricane. WONDERFUL Love all of your packs.

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much! 🥰 I think the stress helped me work faster 😅 Definitely helped keep my mind off of the storm. ❤

  • @KarenYork-t2c
    @KarenYork-t2c 2 місяці тому

    So glad you survived the hurricane! My daughter and some friends were also in the path but were unable to evacuate. Was praising God for them surviving! I was uncertain how they would fair since they couldn’t evacuate, but God protected them! So glad you were protected, too! Thank you for sharing your experience and how you still did things for OCC! God Bless you for what you do! ❤️👏🙏🏼❤️👏🙏🏼❤️👏🙏🏼❤️👏🙏🏼

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, Karen! It was a stressful week, but we’re so glad to be on the other side of it. ❤ Thank you for your kind words and support. 🥰

    • @KarenYork-t2c
      @KarenYork-t2c 2 місяці тому

      @@KellysKidz I love OCC and of course my children and grandchildren! My daughter and her family don’t usually get hit hard in their part of Florida, but Irma did cause them to evacuate but only had flooding and a tree fall on one of the bedrooms of their house. But when they come up from the gulf, they are more in a direct path for hurricanes.
      OCC has been my passion ever since I heard a short radio blip about it back in the beginning. But I was driving at the time and didn’t know how to follow up on it. Then when hubby and I married I found when our youngest son was 6 or 7 the church on the corner was doing shoeboxes! Since we homeschooled the youngest 2 this was my way of getting them involved and to think about others. Then we moved to the country and a new church. I restarted the passion of packing shoeboxes with my ten Sunday school class. That branch into getting the adults involved, attending a full circle speaker dinner and becoming our church team leader as a drop off church! Our pastor went to the dinner and was immediately on board with doing shoeboxes! My kids and I didn’t do a lot of things correctly, I’ve since learned, but watching several ladies UA-cam videos, like yours, is helping me as well as our congregation, pack much better shoeboxes! So thank you for doing these videos! 👏👏👏Oh, and this is my first year making filler packs, too! But only pencil packs so far.

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      @@KarenYork-t2c aww thank you so much, that really means so much to me! 💖 I feel like it's a learning journey and I've improved with my boxes through the years, too. Such an awesome OCC community here on UA-cam to glean from!

  • @PamsPackingOCCshoeboxes
    @PamsPackingOCCshoeboxes 2 місяці тому

    I am glad you made it through the storm safely. I think the Barbie doll and pads is my favorite; but everything is so thoughtful and will be a blessing to the child. TFS

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you, Pam! 🥰 We're very grateful to be through Milton safely. 🙏

  • @sendingshoeboxes6090
    @sendingshoeboxes6090 2 місяці тому

    So grateful friend that you all fared well during the hurricane. We should have had a filler hurricane party together because we did some pencil packs with our boys! It was a great way to pass the time. I love all the projects you did and you've given me some more filler pack inspiration!!!! Those Bumble Bees are impressive. She did an amazing job! So glad to see your loving all the pintables. 🥰 TFS Kelly!

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      @@sendingshoeboxes6090 thanks so much, sweet friend 💝 I love how God works through each of us to help one another in the same mission. 🥰🎁🎁🎁 I'm so glad you're doing well, too, and Milton has left! 🙏

  • @SavingADimeAtATime
    @SavingADimeAtATime 2 місяці тому +2

    We had to evacuate to Daytona Beach, because we are currently evacuated from Clearwater beach from the last hurricane. They evacuated our whole area. We spent our first hurricane in the Embassy suites Orlando. (I recommend ). Slept through the whole thing.. We are finally heading back to the beach condo in Daytona to finish our vacation . It’s been all ride. Happily everybody we have dealt with have been wonderful. They still need your prayers down here. Driving over there was so much damage and flooded. The West coast is worse. I love the WOW Barbie doll gift for the girl 10-14. All of them are awesome.

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Wow, I’m so sorry to hear about all you’ve been through with these hurricanes. I’m continuing to pray for you and all those affected here in Florida and throughout the Southeast. I hope you can return home soon. ❤

  • @elena-n5q
    @elena-n5q 2 місяці тому

    Your daughter is very talented. Love the bumble bees. ❤ 🐝 The yellow pencil pouches are very nice too. Yellow is such a cheerful color 💛

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much 🤗 She’s also planning to crochet some lady bugs. I love to see her work! ❤

  • @drogers
    @drogers 2 місяці тому +1

    So glad to hear you are all safe! Those tornadoes were crazy! Love all of your filler and packing party projects! Great job! But I must say my favorite is your daughter’s crocheted bumble bee! She is so talented and those bees are just darling! Thanks for sharing Kelly!

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, Denise! It’s hard to compete with her crocheted bumble bees! 🐝 😊 She’s planning to do some lady bugs, too! The tornados were definitely a nerve-wracking part of the storm, there were so many that touched down. We’re definitely glad that Milton is gone. 🙏

  • @dalehighnote6958
    @dalehighnote6958 2 місяці тому

    Your daughter is so talented. What a lovely way to serve God during such a scary time. I enjoy that you share the prices. This reminds us that affordable shoe boxes are possible. Enjoyed each of your projects. I enjoyed playing with the Barrel of Monkeys as a child, so I will vote that one as my favorite. Thank you. Glad that you and yours are safe.

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! ❤ God is good! We’re so glad to be on the other side now of this storm and no major issues. 🙏 The barrel of monkeys are such a fun, classic toy!

  • @annetteh.26
    @annetteh.26 2 місяці тому

    So glad you all made it safely through the storm!❤ love all the filler you made! Great ideas!😊

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      @@annetteh.26 thank you so much, sweet friend! I appreciate you checking on me throughout the storm 🙏❤️

  • @kimmclean9933
    @kimmclean9933 2 місяці тому +1

    I love filling up water bottles for filler too. Thanks for some new ideas. I am slowly 🐌 putting together my boxes and filler after surgery. ☺️

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      Aww that’s so wonderful that you’re able to continue to pack for OCC as you heal! Praying for you in the recovery ❤

  • @lindad1195
    @lindad1195 2 місяці тому

    Wow! You got a lot done! All the projects you did are my favorites because they’re awesome gifts that the kids will love!

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! That means a lot to me! ❤😊

  • @valswain
    @valswain 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome filler! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you, Val! ❤ These were fun to put together and kept my mind busy on something joyful! 😊

  • @AngieClifton-d3r
    @AngieClifton-d3r 2 місяці тому

    I loved the little princess dolls, especially that you put two in. If I ever see a deal on those again, I will buy... they are so cute!

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! 🩷 Hopefully they'll be marked down again this next Valentine's Day! ☺️🙏

  • @Alicia100ish
    @Alicia100ish 2 місяці тому

    I’m so glad you & your family stayed safe during the hurricane. My in laws are from Florida - they were here visiting us this past week and their return flight was rescheduled due to Milton. They are back safely now and all their family & friends were ok. Such a scary and devastating event for so many.
    Anyways these ideas & filler packs are beautiful and bless you for doing this even in the midst of such an unnerving and uncertain time! ❤

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words, Alicia! ❤ It is amazing how many people were affected by these storms. I’m so glad your in-laws and their friends are all doing well. Thanks so much for watching and your support from the UK! 😊

  • @ginnybruce2772
    @ginnybruce2772 2 місяці тому

    I love filler packs! Great video! Talented daughter you have!

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much! ❤ She loves to create for OCC ☺️

  • @annecornine8469
    @annecornine8469 2 дні тому

    Very nice!! Thanx for all of your ideas!!

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  День тому

      Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked them! 😊💝

  • @maritzacopping3309
    @maritzacopping3309 2 місяці тому

    My favorite are the water bottles, but really everything else is awesome.

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! I love the water bottles, too! ❤😊

  • @dianaruthshoeboxes
    @dianaruthshoeboxes 2 місяці тому

    I'm so glad you and your family are safe.🤍
    Love your barrel of monkeys fillers. Your fillers are very sweet and will be such a blessing. My favorites have to be the pouches...they are so nice! Great job on everything!🤍

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, Diana! 🩷 I was glad I opened the barrel of monkeys to see if I could squeeze more toys in. 😊 I appreciate your kind words and feedback!

  • @GuilkeysLimitedAdventures
    @GuilkeysLimitedAdventures 2 місяці тому

    So glad you stayed safe. ❤

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  Місяць тому

      Thank you sweet friend! 💝

  • @MelissaBywalski
    @MelissaBywalski 2 місяці тому

    I spent a lot of hurricane time organizing my OCC stuff also. Glad you’re ok! That storm was wild.

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +1

      Oh I'm so glad you're doing okay, too! It was a crazy time, definitely glad Milton has left. 🙏💝

  • @josee123
    @josee123 2 місяці тому

    I can't imagine having to worry about a hurricane AND a tornado. I'm glad you and your family got through it without too much damage. You always pay so much attention to details, everything you do is always so nice!

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you so much! ❤ I was so tired the day after the hurricane, and I think it was my body finally relaxing a little after a tense week. It could have been a lot worse and I’m so grateful we’re on the other end of it. Thank you for your kind words!

  • @maureenshoevlin8968
    @maureenshoevlin8968 2 місяці тому

    I like all of the filler packs you put together. I actually focus on filler and make a pot of WOW packs so I especially liked your Barbie doll WOW packs. I picked up 8 of the dolls after watching one of your haul videos. I'm trying to focus on making some smaller fillers that can be used when there is just a little something needed for a box. It's hard for me to not just keep adding things. thanks for all your inspiration. I'm s happy you came through Milton without a lot of damage.

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      I totally understand trying to stop adding things to the filler packs. 😅 Thank you so much! ❤ We’re really glad to be done with Milton

  • @jrosealmendras88
    @jrosealmendras88 2 місяці тому

    Good idea Fillers useful

    • @KellysKidz
      @KellysKidz  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! ❤😊

  • @jerriettaarcher7665
    @jerriettaarcher7665 2 місяці тому

    Very mice fillers❤