- 1st Attempt at Shipping Cookies Overseas -

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     I can't seem to find any solid information on how to send cookies overseas - that guarantees they will arrive fresh. So, I've decided to try all the ones I come across, post them here, and through my trial and error, we'll find the best method on Shipping Cookies Overseas! You're Welcome. I'll make a post, like this one, with details on what to do and then re-post with an update once my Husbands receives them and gives me the verdict.

Apple Peels

     Apple Peels? That's right!!! Apparently people use fruit peels to retain moisture for lots of things like brown sugar and tobacco. I found that a few people have had success with Apple Peels when sending baked goods. I thought this was extremely interesting and I just happened to have an apple! Here is what you'll need:

• Ziploc Bags
• Paper Towels
• Disposable Tupperware
• and of course, Apple Peels!

     While explaining this method, I'll be referring to the pictures above to give you a better idea of what I am trying to say. I'll use numbers so be a good blogger and imagine I added numbers to the pictures (I'm too lazy to boot up my Photoshop again). First picture being "1" and then in numeric order from left to right.... I promise to add numbers the next time I do this!

OK, here we go -

1. First, bake your cookies. I decided to make White Chocolate Macadamia Nut cookies. My Husband is not as much of a sweet whore - who can eat an entire batch of cookies to themselves...like me - so I wanted to make something mild that he'll enjoy.
2.  Once cookies are cooled,  peel an apple. Now, take half a paper towel, fold it in half and place it inside a Ziploc bag (size of paper towel will obviously very depending on the size of the Ziploc bag you use)  and place the Apple Peels in-between the folds of a paper towel (I did about 4-5 peels). Place the appropriate amount of cookies to fit inside the bag and place them on top of the paper towel and then vacuum seal them (by sucking the air out yourself). See picture 5 for a visual.
3. Then place more paper towels with apple peels between the folds at the bottom of the tupperware you choose. Place the sealed bags of cookies inside the tupperware, add more paper towels to the top, and then seal the tupperware with the lid. See picture 6 for a visual.

     This seems too simple to be true. I do have some concerns. As you can see in picture 5, the apple peels were moist and it was soaking through the paper towels. I feel like by the time my Husband receives the care package the cookies may have a hint of apple taste to them. I'm also afraid the peels may get moldy.... But, we'll see! If anyone else has tried this before, comment and let me know! Or even let me know if you plan to try this, feed back is always appreciate :)

- Christmas on the Benfold -

       My poor Baby had duty on Christmas Day for the second year in a row! I know how miserable he felt about it so I knew every other Man and Women on the Benfold {name of his Ship} would too. I decided to get on Pinterest and search for the perfect Christmas inspired baked goods to make Goodie Bags for everyone! I dropped them off right before their Christmas dinner, it was perfecting timing as a desert for everyone. I got many "Thank You's" and Jordan was so proud he had to make sure everyone knew that HIS WIFE made them, so cute. It was an awesome feeling!

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Chocolate Andes Cookies 

Holiday Pretzel Bites 

     The Holiday Pretzel Bites were a HUGE hit. I'm pretty positive those could stay fresh if they were to be shipped properly in a Care Package. I may have to do those {none Christmas style} in the future for deployment.