Box of Christmas Cheer

I have a friend who has had a lot going on lately, and it's really taken a toll on her ability to get in the Christmas spirit.  It was breaking my heart to see her feeling so down, so I knew I had to do something and fast!

That's how I came up with the idea for a Box of Christmas Cheer. I spent a night gathering up fun little Christmas things at Target in bright and cheerful colors. I also made a "Merry" party banner and some new-to-my-collection Christmas ornament gift tags.  I would have liked to have made more items by hand, but I wanted to get the box sent ASAP.  Right from the beginning, I decided that I would only include what I could buy or make before bed time in order to have the box ready to ship the next morning.

Box of Christmas Cheer Contents:

• Pepperidge Farm Gingerman cookies (So yummy dipped in Cool Whip!)
• Pepperidge Farm Almond wreath cookies
• Puffs tissues in Christmas hologram box
• Penguin cookie plate
• Snowman 3D straws
• Bright Christmas napkins
• "Merry" party banner by Belly Feathers
• Hand-stamped ornament gift tags by Belly Feathers
• Ornaments and Christmas soaps from Michael's (not pictured)
• Snowflake sucker from Dollar Tree (not pictured)

I packaged it all up with bright green tissue paper in a USPS priority mail box for fast delivery.  Who wouldn't be able to smile upon opening such a colorful box!!  Of course, to sprinkle on a little extra love, I drew Christmas-y messages all over the box with Sharpies.  I'm not a very good drawer, so they definitely looked homemade.

The package arrived two days later at a much needed time, and I think it did just the trick! With the busy hustle of the holidays, it's so easy overlook those that need a little extra love this time of year.  I'm so grateful for all of my blessings and hope that I can continue to keep my eyes, ears, and heart open this holiday season and throughout the year.

Happy Holidays!

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