As the year comes to an end……

It is mind boggling to us that we are on the verge of putting 2015 to bed. Does that make you smile? Does that make you sad? Admittedly it does a bit of both for me. I am always a bit sad when Christmas holidays are over because I truly think they are magical. I […]

Operation Christmas Child Collection Week – Nov 16-23

We have shared with you information about Operation Christmas Child, the nationwide collection event organized by Samaritan’s Purse. This is our first year participating and we are very excited to pack our shoe boxes of donated items for these precious children in need. Sound intriguing? Read more about Operation Christmas Child here. If you are […]

OCC Shoe Box Donation Idea – How We Scored Free Plush Toys

We are participating in the Operation Christmas Child program this year for the first time and we are excited to donate. This program is ran by Samaritan’s Purse and is a nationwide event. You can read more about OCC here or visit Samaritan’s Purse. We are on a quest to pack 30 shoe boxes this […]

4 Bags Later – An Organized and Clutter Free Closet

I am so very happy! For weeks now I’ve been thinking of organizing my closet, tossing out things that I have not worn in a long time (I am talking years!) and moving around items so that they are easier to get to. It’s been a long time since I’ve purged things, and I really need […]

Order Pre-Printed Shoeboxes – Operation Christmas Child

We are new to participating in the Operation Christmas Child charity this year but we are excited. We are planning to donate 25 boxes for boys ages 10-14. One of the thoughts we had was that we are going to have to ask friends and family to start saving shoe boxes for us to use […]

Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day

Today is Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day and it is a great reason to get out and enjoy a yummy treat today! For each Blizzard sold today at participating Dairy Queens $1 or more will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For participating Dairy Queen locations search here.  

The Best of School Supply Deals This Week (OCC Ideas)

We scanned the best school supply related deals this week from the major stores and came up with a few that we wanted to share with you. Many of these items are great for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoebox donations! Rite Aid: 3/$0.99: Playskool crayons, rulers, pencil cases, scissors, etc. No coupon needed.   Walgreens: […]

75 Operation Christmas Child Donation Ideas – Toys (OCC Shoeboxes)

We are so excited to be saving items to donate to Operation Christmas Child this year; it’s our first year participating and we are busy gathering items (and ideas) for the shoe boxes. Because we can’t be the only ones wondering what to include in the box, we thought we’d spend some time on posting […]

Another $2/1 Play-Doh Printable Coupon

Earlier this week we told you about the nice $2 Play-Doh printable coupon that can be used on any item $2.99 or more. The 4 packs are just $2.99 regular price at Target so that makes them just $0.99! Today there is a different $2 off Play-Doh printable coupon available to print! We are picking […]

Operation Christmas Child – Our Commitment to Help You Help Them (OCC)

Do you participate in Operation Christmas Child, or OCC as it is often called? Last year one of our friends and readers posted on Facebook a thing or two about OCC boxes she was packing and it peeked our interest. Instead of asking her more information or researching the project we let it fall to […]