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.

This is a fun and simple craft that is sure to add autumn festivity to your missionary’s day. I found this craft, and detailed instructions, on the following website:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4610766_silk-leaves-that-seem-fall.html

Basically, the effect is achieved by sewing silk leaves together with thread, and then dangling them from the top of a window. Step inside any craft store, and you will easily find the ingredients you need. Include tape, or better yet, hooks (like the Command brand) so your missionary can hang these beautiful decorations.

For messages accompanying packages, or for everyday letters to your missionary, homemade stationary is a simple, inexpensive way to keep things fun. Check out the “Stationery Printables” section of this site for a few designs I put together, or do an image search on google to find a design you really love.

http://www.missionaryideas.com/stationery-printables

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.

Hello everyone!

My brother is entering the MTC a few days before Halloween, and I thought it would be fun to send him a box full of “one-prop” Halloween costumes. In other words, any costume where all you need is a suit (as he will most likely be wearing one) and one other item.

Can you help me brainstorm?

Visit my discussion page to post your ideas:

Missionary Costume Ideas

This is the same idea as the Lucky Charms for St. Patrick’s Day (it’s amazing how many creative cereals there are out there). You could go to a party store and send disposable Halloween-themed bowls and orange utensils, napkins, etc… Look for the two other “Monster Cereals” — Frankenberry and Boo-berry!