Thanksgiving Care Package

Hey there!

It is November and Thanksgiving is pretty much around the corner because for some of us MILSOS, the care package needs to be sent at least 2 weeks in advance. This is a care package I was super excited to get made because it saddens me to know that so many soldiers will not have a traditional thanksgiving dinner. So what better than to bring thanksgiving to him as best you can.

Thanksgiving in a box! Dessert and all!

 Thanksgiving dinner:

*Turkey = Turkey Jerky

*Mashed Potatoes = Instant Mashed Potatoes

*Stuffing = Mac & Cheese (best I could come up with)

*Corn on the Cob = Whole Kernel Corn 

*Cranberry Sauce = Craisins 

*Fruit = Fruit

*Chips = "whatever is his favorite"

 I made sure to include the menu as part of my box decoration.

Dessert anyone?

*Twinkies (can't go wrong with these)

*S'mores (no fire needed) = Graham Crackers, Marshmallow Cream, and Nutella! YUM!!

I remember when I was on a mission trip, out of the country for over a month, Nutella was a nice, delicious reminder of home.  Something I could put on everything!

Included Dessert menu as well!

 I wanted to give it a "home-y" feeling so I went with shades of amber/orange. I am not totally sure why but I think it worked out.  

 Yes, EVERYTHING FIT! 

I often tell myself that you have to have been good at Tertis growing up in order to be good at packing a care package perfectly (by perfectly I mean with as many contents as possible).

My final result. I always try to include a personalized note on one of the flaps.

 I would love to see your finished product… post here or on www.facebook.com/crownandcapeblog where you can also see all my projects posted. Follow my blog here too!