How darling is this craft!
For full instructions, check out Roots and Wings.
Additional Tips: see if you can find a plastic jar (like a peanut butter jar) so that the end result weighs less. This will be beneficial for those of you who are shipping overseas.
Lip balm, you say?
First of all, it’s not just any lip balm, it’s Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. This is a product suitable for men AND women, don’t worry. Plus, there are a ton of different skin care products to try, and they are all quality.
(And don’t bees make a cute addition to any Spring-themed care package?)
Check out the Men’s section of the Burt’s Bees website, or head to amazon for a Head to Toe Starter Kit
See the bunny on the front of this box? His official title is “Rabbit of Approval,” but long-time Annie’s customers know him affectionately as “Bernie.”
My hubby LOVES their shells and white cheddar, so I sent him several boxes of this on his mission. (The picture shows a family-size, but individual-serving boxes are smaller and lighter.)
It occurred to me recently that Annie’s products are perfect for Easter packages — Bernie shows up on nearly all of their awesome organic treats.
Check out an independent user-rating on blogger Creative Carissa’s site — complete with Bunny Tail decoration the pasta boxes have become so famous for!
For missionaries serving in a foreign country, audio-translations from General Conference are a cool idea. I first learned about this when one of my cousins requested some LDS material that would help her with the new language.
You can easily burn a CD of General Conference talks that have been translated into other languages, and this is a great way to help your missionary with the language he is trying to learn.
For instructions on how to do this, click here: CD Instructions
*Note: these instructions are for a Mac (that’s what I use), so it’ll be a little different if you’re using a PC.
My cousin has a beautiful singing voice, so while she was on her mission, we sent her several arrangements to sing as musical numbers in her ward. One of my favorites is Tom Fettke’s “Beautiful Savior.” You can purchase a copy his website. (“Beautiful Savior” is about the fourth title down on this page.)
The music is drafted as a choral piece, but in my family we’ve used it as a solo or duet piece several times. I know it works comfortably in a woman’s range, but I’m not sure about a man’s range.
If you’d like to hear a preview of the piece, there’s a choral recording online at the following site: jubilate
As I’ve said before, if you purchase subtle pieces, seasonal jewelry can be used all year round. I recently found this site:
There are several beautiful necklaces — and gifts for men, too!
A necklace is inexpensive to mail, which is great news if your missionary is serving overseas, but beware of investing in an expensive gift is there’s a chance the package won’t arrive.
For anyone whose missionary will be in the MTC for St. Patrick’s Day, you might consider this option: Four Leaf Clover Cookies from Called2Serve.com
I have no experience with this site, but I’d love to hear feedback from those who have use it in the past–any good?
I was so excited when I found this! Bath & Body Works makes Clover Lotion ~ how perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, or anytime during Spring. Here’s the page where you can order online: Bath & Body Works
When my husband was in Brazil, I sent him an Easter package with plastic eggs, candy and little notes. While this is a classic for missionary packages, I recently came across a fresh take on the idea and thought I’d share it. It’s similar to the 12 Days of Christmas: each day, your missionary will get to open a plastic egg containing a scripture and an object. The messages tell, chronologically, of the events of the crucifixion and resurrection.
A simple list of both scriptures and objects can be found at the blog: An Ordinary Mom.
This is a great idea–clever, spiritual, thought-provoking…not to mention inexpensive and easy to ship!
The image comes from the blog: Julie K. (She has great ideas about recycling plastic eggs after Easter.)
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