Homemade Popsicles
January 4, 2009
Unique Trays Make for Cute Popsicles!
You may not be able to send her favorite ice cream, but here’s one way to mail a refreshing treat to warmer countries. You remember homemade popsicles, right? Fill an ice tray with juice, freeze with toothpicks inside, and enjoy. This cool treat is ideal for hot afternoons in the mission field, and festive ice trays (you can buy them cheap at IKEA) make it even more fun. Include crystal light powder (or another dry drink mix) in the package, as well as a bit of wax paper or seran wrap (if you pour the juice in and then poke the toothpicks through the paper, the popsicles won’t be crooked when you try to eat them!). Your missionary will love this chilly (and simple!) treat.
When It’s Winter Here, It’s Summer There
January 4, 2009
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!
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