Halloween snack mix is a great idea for festive care packages, especially since the lightweight popcorn keeps costs down when shipping overseas. Blogger Read It and Eat It has a very simple and delicious recipe here.

Make this treat even more fun by tucking it inside a crafty favor bag like the one below, featured on Gordon Gossip:

For shipping out of the country, you can’t beat rice crispy treats in terms of lightweight options. Plus, they tend to hold up in heat that would melt chocolate, and will keep even if the journey is long. Plus, these are about the cutest rice crispy treats I’ve ever seen. Learn how to make them over at Choose to Thrive Blog.

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?

Whether your missionary is serving in the next county or a separate continent, breakfast cereal is one food that can definitely make the trip. For St. Patrick’s Day, you can’t miss with Lucky Charms — every kid knows this is one of the special cereals that only surfaced at Grandma’s house. But as one blogger recently learned, they’re good for you, too! You can send a regular-sized box, or a couple single-serving packs. Be sure to include some green plastic bowls and spoons!

Tip: you can visit the General Mills website for coupons.

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.

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 & 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!