NOTE: In the USA starting in 2017 we need to not send candy or toothpaste anymore, these are from past years when those things were okay.
When I make a themed Operation Christmas Child shoebox, I don't leave out anything on my list-I still put in hygiene, school, and art supplies, as well as toys including a ball and stuffed animal. I just try to find versions of what I'm putting in that goes with the theme and occasionally an extra item or two. Please note that these are from past years before Samaritan's Purse was really emphasizing to pack standard sized shoeboxes, so a few of these may be in larger boxes then I would send with what I know now, and some may have less then I'd send now or that year's list of basic items I planned to pack might be different than this year's...I view OCC shoebox packing as a journey where I'm always trying to learn more about how to pack the most fun and useful box possible.
Several of my favorite Operation Christmas Child Themed Shoeboxes
