Helpful Tips and How To's

Long Distance Gift Ideas

~ clothes or shoes from a local shop, something they can't get where they live

~ clothes or shoes in general

~ favorite food (as long as it won't go bad before it gets there!)

~ frame a picture of when you were last together!!

~ make a mixed tape, put on songs that remind you of them

~ play music? write them a song and send it to them

~ artist? draw or paint something they love

~ if they live some place cold, send them a winter care package! this can include, hats, scarves, gloves, a sweater or two, tea, hot chocolate, a mug, fuzzy socks, a blanket, etc.

~ if they live someplace where it doesn't snow much, or at all, make a TON of paper snow flakes, put them in a nice box, and send it to them. Then they can hang the snowflakes up in their room (:

~ are they sick? send a get well package. Includes cold medicine, cough drops, tea, a 'sick' mug, and lots of tissues.

~ a toy or movie from their childhood you know they love and miss.

~ can't afford a present? send a heart felt letter and some pictures of yourself, and pictures of you and them together. a little bit goes a long way