Send Some Love!
My cousin loved this! One Valentine’s Day, I sent her cookie cutters, just-add-water sugar cookie mix, pink frosting, sprinkles, and a few plastic knives, and she and her fellow sister missionaries actually made them! Make sure you get a very simple mix, and maybe double check to see if your missionary has a cookie sheet, or even an oven in their apartment! If not, you can always send pre-packaged Valentine cookies! This beautiful image comes from My Flour Garden — thank you!
Courtesy Danilo Alfaro
Nothing says Autumn like freshly-baked cornbread, drizzled with honey. Delicious! And while I’m sure our grandmothers made this treat from scratch, our generation can cheat a little with store-bought mixes. My personal favorite is Marie Calendar’s — just add water. This is a fun treat to send to your missionary when the weather gets a little chilly. Just be careful: though some box mixes are light (like Jiffy), others may be more expensive to ship. You be the judge. And don’t forget a little bottle of honey — carefully sealed, and non-breakable, of course.
Candy-grams are so fun, but unfortunately, shipping a large, stiff posterboard to your missionary isn’t usually an option. By changing a few things, however, this present becomes possible again.
Last year, a family member and I made candy-grams for our cousins serving in Montreal and Romania. Here’s how we were able to ship them:
Instead of putting the candy on a posterboard, use fabric. Go to your local craft store and get a yard or so of Halloween-themed material, and then attach the candy with a hot glue gun. Use a permanent marker to write out the message on the fabric. Our missionaries loved these!
This project is very fun, but can become expensive to ship, so use discretion when planning for length and amount of candy used.
Comes in Several Varieties!
Why not send your missionary a package full of treats he or she can share with companions? Pez are cheap, lightweight, and won’t melt on the way. Sending several is a good way to help your missionary get along with room-mates. Be sure to send extra pez candies so there’s enough to go around.
Halloween is getting close — let the themed packages begin!
Different versions of this “recipe” for the classic Halloween treat can be found at the following websites:
http://erikhomemade.typepad.com/erik_homemade/2008/10/halloween-ghost-lollipop-favors-project.html
This idea comes from the following website:
papergardenboutique.typepad.com
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!
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! :)
Unique Trays Make for Cute Popsicles!
You may not be able to send her favorite ice cream, but here’s one way to mail a refreshing treat to warmer countries. You remember homemade popsicles, right? Fill an ice tray with juice, freeze with toothpicks inside, and enjoy. This cool treat is ideal for hot afternoons in the mission field, and festive ice trays (you can buy them cheap at IKEA) make it even more fun. Include crystal light powder (or another dry drink mix) in the package, as well as a bit of wax paper or seran wrap (if you pour the juice in and then poke the toothpicks through the paper, the popsicles won’t be crooked when you try to eat them!). Your missionary will love this chilly (and simple!) treat.
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