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We all know that sending real fireworks in the mail is illegal. And if you didn’t, now you do. However, don’t let that stop you from mailing these festive Fourth of July treats! Start with Lifesavers, Mentos, or other round candies that can take the heat. After that, all you need is construction paper, wire and glue to create some completely legal (and delicious) firecrackers!
One easy project that I have done for several different missionaries is a checkbox letter. Unfamiliar with this concept? It’s simple: the goal is to create a letter that your missionary can complete and send to her friends and family – the fun part is, she can only choose answers that you have provided. Start with a list of statements (for example “The food here…” or ”My companion is…”), and then beneath, like a multiple choice exam, list several optional answers, and tell your missionary to check all that apply. Don’t be afraid to get creative — it makes it more fun! For instance, under the food statement, you could list options such as: ”…is nothing like mom’s” or “…kills a little piece of my heart each day” or ”…is probably going to be my Abrahamic test while on my mission” or “…watches me as I eat it.” You get the idea. Be sure to send multiple copies, so that your missionary can send them to friends as well!
The Fourth of July is such a fun holdiay to celebrate — and fortunately, lends itself easily to mailable packages. One of the simplest ways to share the festivities across the miles is by collecting various decorations and treats in the classic red-white-and-blue color scheme. If you’re afraid that something like a Crunch Bar might melt en route, get creative — all you need to do is walk down the candy aisle at the grocery store for inspiration!
You all remember these delicious desserts, right? Well what better way to celebrate summer than by sending your missionary the simple ingredients for dirt cups.
What to include:
1. Chocolate pudding mix (be sure to get instant – it’ll keep things simple)
2. Oreo cookies (try to find the six-packs for cheaper shipping)
3. Gummy-worms (spice it up with sour gummies)
There are not a whole lot of ways a person can mess up dirt cups, but perhaps you’ll want to include some instructions, just to avoid unforeseen misunderstandings. If you are unfamiliar with this recipe, the instructions are simple: Make the pudding, scoop some into a cup, crush the Oreos on top (it’s supposed to look like dirt), and then decorate with gummy worms. It’s that easy! You can send a single serving’s worth, or enough for your missionary to share with his whole apartment — a very good way to get the “in” with his friends. You’ll be the coolest girlfriend/mom/sister on the block! :)
This is a cute idea for Elders and Sister Missionaries alike! Compile a mini address book, filled with the mailing addresses of his family, friends, or ward members. Be sure to keep things in alphabetical order, and include several blank pages at the back in case he needs to add an address or two sometime throughout his mission (often missionaries like to keep in touch with companions who return home before they do). Another way to show your support would be to send a him a blank book toward the end of his mission, so that he can collect the contact info of members and investigators he wants to keep in touch with after he gets home. Talk about going the extra mile — you will show him that you care about the people he cares about.
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