Paper Snowflakes

You remember these, right? Snowflakes are a great way to send love during winter months such as January, when holidays are over and it’s just plain cold! When my husband (“sort-of-boyfriend” at the time) Reed was in Brazil, I sent him a manila envelope with about a dozen snowflakes that I’d made for him, each with a cute message of love or a scripture written on it.

If sending to an older brother or sister, have the young kids especially get involved — with glitter or markers, maybe — and your missionary will love it, whether he’s in Brazil or Romania!

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!