Operation Christmas Child--you don't gotta spend a fortune!

So I love doing Operation Christmas Child gift boxes.  But I usually wait until the last minute, and then it costs a lot of money.  Well, this year, I am thinking ahead!  I got my first bunch of stuff recently at a scratch-and-dent store that is in an Amish settlement near my folk's house.  Here is the first haul....

A red zippered pouch for storage of goodies--$0.50

A better shot of it without the plastic bag on it  :)

A bar of soap that smells awesome--$0.25

Mini toothpaste--$0.25

Jumprope--$0.75

A hair accessory/bendy bow thing--$0.65

Three pack of necklaces--$0.45

And some pencils I got at Walgreens on clearance for $0.25.

Grand total so far--$3.10!!!!  I will of course be adding more, and I will keep you all posted of the grand total when it is chock full.

I hope to encourage others to do as many boxes as possible!  It does not take a lot of money if you just keep your eyes peeled throughout the year.  And what a blessing to the recipients!!!!