Hello Awesome Packers!
Do any of you give yourselves challenges when it comes to the boxes? We've all seen the $10 shoe box challenge and if not you can go to it here: http://www.clipwithpurpose.com/10-shoebox-challenge-for-10-14-year-old-boys/ . Then we see ourselves adding up more challenges, like the only Pink shoe box or Jungle theme challenge, then there is something that I have given myself for the boxes of 2016: MASS AMOUNTS OF 10-14 BOYS Boxes. That's right, I have given myself an incredibly difficult challenge of filling 36 (10-14) Boys boxes and 14 (10-14) girls boxes. Am I terrified? Not really for I know my purpose here, I know that God will give me the right tools to make this goal and possibly more Boys boxes than I could have ever imagined.
With that being said, I want you guys to know why this is such a "challenge". According to the representatives at Operation Christmas Child, there is a significant lack of shoe boxes for boys. Especially the ages on the edges of the age groups, i.e. not ages 5-9. Something I read about from one of the blogs I follow was that there was such a lack of boys shoe boxes that the older boys get boxes from 5-9 age groups or even GIRLS! That truly broke my heart. I understand that it might not be the easiest age group/gender to fill boxes for, I'm finding it hard myself, but just imagine your brother or your own son not getting a box, or instead of going without: they get a box filled with frilly pink bows, a pink Barbie shirt and a never ending amount of pink/purple and sparkles.
Packers, I understand that Boys boxes can be troublesome for some of us who really have no idea what these boys would want but I have put together a list that I think would be great for the 10-14 Boys.
Hygiene:
With that being said, I want you guys to know why this is such a "challenge". According to the representatives at Operation Christmas Child, there is a significant lack of shoe boxes for boys. Especially the ages on the edges of the age groups, i.e. not ages 5-9. Something I read about from one of the blogs I follow was that there was such a lack of boys shoe boxes that the older boys get boxes from 5-9 age groups or even GIRLS! That truly broke my heart. I understand that it might not be the easiest age group/gender to fill boxes for, I'm finding it hard myself, but just imagine your brother or your own son not getting a box, or instead of going without: they get a box filled with frilly pink bows, a pink Barbie shirt and a never ending amount of pink/purple and sparkles.
Packers, I understand that Boys boxes can be troublesome for some of us who really have no idea what these boys would want but I have put together a list that I think would be great for the 10-14 Boys.
Hygiene:
- Toothbrush
- Tooth Paste
- Floss
- Comb
- Deodorant
- Bar Soap
- Wash Cloth
- Toothbrush Holder
- Soap Container
- Chap Stick
- Nail Clippers (Never thought of using those but they are recommended on other blogs)
- Kleenex (Update: thank you 99 Cent Store!)
Clothing:
- T-shirt
- Dress Shirt
- Tie
- Gloves
- Socks
- Gardening Gloves
- Work Gloves
- Underwear
- Scarf
- Beanie Hat
- Baseball Cap
- Flip Flops
- Tennis Shoes
- Jacket/Sweater
- Tote Bag/Backpack
- Bandanna
- Rain Poncho
- Folding Umbrella (not exactly clothing but oh well)
School Supplies:
- Notebook
- Personal Notebook (journal)
- Pencils
- Pens
- Eraser
- Pencil Erasers
- Pencil Sharpener
- Glue Stick
- Scissors
- Pencil Pouch
- Solar Calculator
- Ruler
- Markers
- High Lighters
- Crayons
Toys:
- Soccer Ball w/Pump
- Football
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Tennis Ball
- Baseball Glove
- Slinky
- Stuffed Animal (Yes, older boys like them too)
- Funny Sunglasses
- Deck of Cards
- Coloring Book (Even the older kids like them)
- Magnifying Glass
- Hot Wheels Cars
- Super Hero Action Figures
- Puzzles
- Flash light (not exactly toy but still awesome)
- Mini Frisbee
- Marbles
- Jacks with Bouncy Ball
- Yo-Yo
- Small Lego Sets
- Watercolor Paint Set
- Stickers (ONLY IF YOU INCLUDE SOMETHING TO PUT THEM ON)
- Kazoo
- Harmonica
- Mini Drum Set
- Dominoes
- Checkers
- Jenga
- Foam Airplanes (I got 5 from the Prize Counter at Golfland Sunsplash)
- Jump Rope! (I packed 4 of them last year and they do not take up much room)
- Binoculars
- Foam Darts
Tools:
- Hammer
- Measuring Tape
- Screw Drivers
- Screws
- Nails
- Wrench
- Rope
- Para-cord
- Duct Tape
- Regular Tape
- Wrench
- Pliers
- Work Apron
First Aid Kit:
- A bag for the kit
- Band aids
- Gauze
- Medical Tape
- Small wet wipe towelettes (They don't have too much liquid in them so they won't leak and get on stuff so they are allowed)
Eating Utensils:
- Fork
- Spoon
- Bowl
- Plate
- Cup
- Water Bottle
- Tupperware Container
(If any of you have any other ideas for Boys Boxes that I didn't put on here, please put them in the comments so I can update the list so we can make a SUPER list of box item ideas for those who have never packed before. There are tons of new packers out there that need ideas, let's help each other out)
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