Tips for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Shopping in July

Operation Christmas Child shoebox shopping in July is the best! Ideas and tips for keeping an eye out for items for packing shoeboxes throughout the year.

My boys love to pack shoeboxes every year for Operation Christmas Child.  It is something we look forward to and I want to make sure we have plenty of supplies to fill multiple boxes.

This activity also helps us focus on giving to others!

Tips for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Shopping in July

I shop year-round for items to put in the boxes and July is the best time to find school supply deals. 

Christmas Child Shoebox Shopping can include things like:

• crayons
• markers
• water colors
• notebooks
• pencils and pens  

These are always super cheap during the back to school sales. So while you’re out shopping for your children, pick up a few extras and start a habit of Operation Christmas Child Shoebox shopping in July.   

More Christmas in July and Back to Homeschool Ideas

Enjoy these homeschool community service, Christmas in July and Back to Homeschool Ideas!

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Heidi, a contributing author here at Habits for a Happy Home, is a homeschooling mom to three boys.First shared July 2011.