Do
you have faraway friends you'd like to remember with a little something
at Christmas time? The first year that I did this, the friends I sent
this little package to were so surprised and pleased. I wanted to send them just a
taste of Christmas in our home, and they said they really felt a part of
our Christmas. Here is what I did:
I lined a small (recycled) box with red and green tissue paper, then filled the box with a few things that would give them a taste of our Christmas. Things like:
* A small foil package of holiday fudge
* A small tin of some favorite Christmas cookies
* A homemade packet of spices for hot cider
* Some handmade sparkly heart ornaments -- the ones with bells sewed on, so our friends would hear a festive jingle as they opened the package
* Shreds of red & green paper (the type sold as filler for gift baskets)
* A few little hemlock cones from our woods (I bake these first for about a half hour at 325º to kill any insects)
* A sprinkle of metallic Christmas confetti
You could include many different things, keeping the emphasis on "small" and "lightweight". Be imaginative and send your friends something that will really help them to feel they are sharing in your Christmas joy. (I buy things like the confetti and the red & green paper shreds when they are on sale at season's end and just store them until the next Christmas.)
A package like this doesn't cost much at all to send, but it is such a nice surprise for your friends to receive!
I lined a small (recycled) box with red and green tissue paper, then filled the box with a few things that would give them a taste of our Christmas. Things like:
* A small foil package of holiday fudge
* A small tin of some favorite Christmas cookies
* A homemade packet of spices for hot cider
* Some handmade sparkly heart ornaments -- the ones with bells sewed on, so our friends would hear a festive jingle as they opened the package
* Shreds of red & green paper (the type sold as filler for gift baskets)
* A few little hemlock cones from our woods (I bake these first for about a half hour at 325º to kill any insects)
* A sprinkle of metallic Christmas confetti
You could include many different things, keeping the emphasis on "small" and "lightweight". Be imaginative and send your friends something that will really help them to feel they are sharing in your Christmas joy. (I buy things like the confetti and the red & green paper shreds when they are on sale at season's end and just store them until the next Christmas.)
A package like this doesn't cost much at all to send, but it is such a nice surprise for your friends to receive!
Oh, it costs quite a bit to send, but one must think of the postage as part of the gift. I love the addition of the pine cones...such a thoughtful thing.
ReplyDeleteSo true. Postage is much higher now than when I first sent out packages like this. If sending this a long distance, I think I would eliminate the fudge and/or the cookies and maybe substitute a tiny box of chocolates or pack of truffles to keep the weight even lower.
DeleteYes, pine cones ... such a fun addition. Sprigs of balsam would be nice also.
I am mailing a package to a friend in North Carolina and I focused on nice things that did not weigh too much! I found some cute things so I hope she likes them.
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DeleteOh, I am sure she will, Arlene! Such a thoughtful thing for you to do!
I just shipped homemade cookies to a friend across the US and it more than $20!!! Wowsa!
ReplyDeleteOutrageous, isn't it? The farther the package is going, the more they charge. Since I ship cross-country to Nevada all the time, I use the flat rate priority mail boxes. One price no matter the weight or domestic destination.
DeleteWhat a wonderful idea!! Thanks for sharing the love!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to share bits and pieces of your life with others! A delightful joy to open the mailbox to your thoughtful package! Many blessings and hugs to you sweet friend :)
ReplyDeleteAll sounds warm and homey - just as we love it!
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