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Sweet treats that ship well are often tricky. These DIY sweets are a delight at the holidays or as a care package (and they arrive intact)

Quick breads are great homemade treats to send in care packages as they ship well, taste great, and are easy to make. This Pumpkin Amaretto Quick Bread is a snap to make, it freezes well, ships without crumbling , and it tastes wonderful! Jump to: RECIPE | Tips for Shipping | Is it Healthy? | …

Halloween is one of my favorite times to send out a college care package.  As freshmen my kids were still missing home in October and care packages eased the nostalgic sadness for both parent and child a bit. Food is a given in a college care package but here are some other ideas that were …

Awesome quick bread for shipping in care packages – especially for Valentine’s Day!

Pumpkin and chai are two of the most quintessential autumn flavors. This simple homemade biscotti is a softer version than commercial biscotti. It is not a difficult recipe, but be sure and check out the tips for success. Jump to: RECIPE | Common Problems | Tips for Success | Other Recipes for Care Packages What …

What could be better this summer than the flavor of a root beer float, and the sweet creamy deliciousness of your favorite ice cream sandwiched between the crunch of home-made chocolate root beer cookies? This summertime treat is easy to make at home and truly takes ice cream sandwiches to the next level. Jump to: …

Quick low carb food choices can fill in the gaps when you are not feeling creative or you don’t have much time to cook

Care packages are such a treat for the recipient, and no one seems more grateful than the new college student. I was so turned off by the commercial care packages available when my kids were in college, so I put together DIY care packages that were far more personal.  Here are some ideas for homemade …

I always tried to send my kids their favorite food when I used to put together college care packages, but it wasn’t always the easiest thing to ship. My son really liked Manhattan clam chowder, so I gave it a go in his Halloween college care package. I made this chowder with freezing in mind …

Pumpkin whoopie pies are an easy cake-like cookie treat, generally made with cream cheese filling. This recipe amps it up a notch by adding warming chai spices to the filling and making the pumpkin cookie with browned butter. Jump to: RECIPE | What is a Whoopie Pie? | Chai Filling | Substitutions Where Does the …

Jams, jellies and chutneys can definitely go beyond toast and add interest and deliciousness to many different baked goods, holiday food boards, or savory sauces. Here is a list of more than 15 ways to use jams and jellies to enhance your recipes in the easiest way possible. 1. Easy Appetizers Quick & Easy: Recommended …