Well, it seems as if more and more friends have been inviting us to their second homes lately. Instead of looking envious and bitter, fill a #137 with travel size items like Motrin & airplane-sized Skyy vodka bottles & tanning lotion and give it as an emergency kit for their new digs. Don't forget to pack one of those Magic Eraser things, for when your 6 year old runs his Matchbox cars along all of their interior walls. :)
Well, Monday is THE day. I'm sending Jack to his first day of Kindergarten with a #137 full of warm double chocolate brownies for his teacher, with hopes that Mrs. Steinburg doesn't lock him in a closet until the bus comes back to get him at 2:45. Y'all should try it. I'll let you know if it works. XO Christi
Use #100: Dog Treat Bag. A great place to keep biscuits & doggie bones, it could also double as a temporary water bowl for Fido's quick drink while on the road.
Use #74: Boat Snack Bag. Yes, it's great on water, too. Kids love to pack it themselves! We've taken it out in the boat with snacks and juice boxes for the kids. It also floats...for a minute.
Use #143: Teacher Gift. Not only does the traditional apple fit in a snack square, but so do gift cards and sweet thank-you notes from parents & children to thank your teachers for a great school year. We've personalized them from year to year...during Jack's terrible 4's, his teacher got a box of wine in hers. Fits just perfectly, you know. We hope it made up for the goldfish crackers/broken aquarium incident. (Long story.)
Use #301: Bat/Bar Mitzvah Favor. That's right, a fabulous favor for Mitzvah guests. We've seen them packed with candy, toys, and just about anything you could imagine. A great momento for your guests to take home. Embroider with the date and the guest of honor's initials or name!
Box Turtle Holder. I'm not making this up. Jack & I were in the car on our way home the other day when we found a beautiful box turtle making its way across the road. We just happened to have Jack's snack square in his backpack in the car! It was a great place to keep him until we got home and could put him next to the pond. So keep one in the car, just in case you need to rescue a box turtle someday. (But don't pack lunch in it ever again.)
Easter Basket. A few years ago around early spring, Mint™ started receiving tons & tons of orders for our Snack Square, which was typically a back-to-school item. We finally had to ask what in the world was going on. Our stores were displaying them as Easter Baskets! They look great stuffed with Easter grass, candy, a chocolate bunny and glittery eggs popping out of the top--and of course, a sweet monogram on the front of the bag. After Easter, the children can use it as a lunch box...what a great idea! We have the most creative customers!
Birthday Party Favors. They're great for collecting loot from the pinata, to use as a take-home box for a giant sprinkled cupcake, a musical chairs prize carrier, to hold a wet bathing suit, or just plain empty. Adding a monogram design of the birthday party theme (we liked pirates this year) or each individual's name would be really neat, too.
Use #549: Hostess Gift. Have you ever stuffed a #137 with a box of wine? Well darn, it just happens to be a perfect fit. Not that we would know...but it's true! It's a great little gift. Just monogram it with the initials of your hostess, or the date and initials of the newly engaged couple for the shower.
