Stick With Softer Shades
Nail polish is the perfect gift for sister missionaries: it’s inexpensive to buy and ship, and it adds a little “pretty” to the day. Don’t get too crazy with the colors, as most missions have guidelines that keep makeup and accessories conservative. Instead, find simple, feminine colors — she’ll love the change in routine!
Build a Letter Out of Puzzle Pieces
With constant letter-writing, sometimes you’ll want to jazz up the regular routine. A puzzle-letter is a fun way to keep things interesting, and there are several ways to proceed. If you have a large family, you may prefer to order a set of blank puzzles from a place like Oriental Trading Company (24 for under $10), and let each family member make their own. Little kids will love coloring a picture for their brother or sister. You can also create puzzles out of cardstock or paper, or even a large posterboard. If you choose to make a big puzzle out of posterboard, be sure to do all writing and coloring on the back (the side that is NOT shiny), so that the ink and colors do not smear. Then, simply cut the page into pieces, put them in a small box or manila envelope, and send them on their way!
Simple Sun Protection
Sunscreen may not be the first product that comes to mind during the Christmas season in the Northern hemisphere, but remember, south of the border it’s hotter than ever!
My mother-in-law sent my husband Reed this very suncreen: Coppertone Sport SPF 30. In Brazil, he needed sunscreen everyday, and he said that the spray-on kind was the best because it could be applied quickly, on the way out the door to an appointment. Be careful that you don’t buy an aerosol spray bottle, though, because they are not safe to ship to all places. A manual-pump sray bottle works just fine, and will keep your missionary protected. Also, consider sending an SPF sport lip balm. Any missionary serving in the sun will appreciate it!
Freshen Up!
Surprising as it may sound, one of the packages that my husband claims as a favorite was one that included a new toothbrush! All I did was pick out a bunch of small, dental-hygeine-related products — floss, toothpaste, listerine strips, and breath mints…then I mailed it with a cute letter and a wish for a “fresh start” this new year. He loved it, and my missionary cousins have asked for similar “dental care” packages since then!
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