Happy Wednesday, friends!

In this episode of the Drive Thru Moms Podcast with Lynn Nitcher, we’re diving into one of my favorite family traditions—packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. What started as a small way to get my preschool and elementary kids involved in giving has now become a decades-long tradition of blessing children around the world with simple gifts and the hope of Jesus. 💌🌍

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:
✅ Creative Operation Christmas Child shoebox ideas that really work
✅ How to pack OCC shoeboxes with kids and make it a fun family activity
✅ Tips for shopping year-round on a budget (Dollar Tree, clearance finds & more!)
✅ How to host a shoebox packing party in your home, neighborhood, or church
✅ Why this tradition matters, not just at Christmas, but for building faith in our families

If you’ve ever wondered how to involve your kids in giving, grow their compassion, and share the love of Christ in a hands-on way, this episode is for you. Every shoebox packed is more than a gift—it’s an opportunity to plant seeds of faith and joy across the globe. 🌟

💡 Don’t miss the full blog with packing lists + links: www.drivethrumoms.com/blog/shoe-box-packing-101
📩 Tag me @drivethrumoms on Instagram if your family joins in this year—I’d love to cheer you on!

Email: [email protected]

Website:

https://www.drivethrumoms.com

Book:

Faithful Before, Faithful Again: Finding God Faithful in An Anxious World 

https://a.co/d/ernpYJS

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/drivethrumoms

Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/drivethrumoms?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Subscribe:

Drive Thru Moms

Podcast Review:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drive-thru-moms/id1528282382#see-all/reviews