One of our favorite things to do in our house is to send love to our friends and family. Picking up little gifts here and there and sending them the old-fashioned way, through the mail, is one way we love to spread a little cheer and show the ones we love, just how loved they are.
We love sending themed boxes for baby showers or holidays and we just recreated these Fourth of July boxes earlier this month and sent them again to a few of our friends. Here’s an example of our Fourth of July box, but it’s just to get your creative wheels turning, you can create a box for any occasion.
We just find a few holiday favorites and throw them in a box to add a little fun to holidays. And who doesn’t love good ol’ snail mail?
You can create these boxes without breaking the bank, we just pick up things at the local Target and they always have plenty of themed items and make it easy to create a box for any occasion.
Here’s a good example of the contents of the Fourth of July box, just switch them out for any holiday or occasions and you have happiness boxed up for anyone you love!
We packaged up the boxes up and took them to the post office and Braylen was giddy with excitement thinking about her friends receiving their package. She also loves helping me pick things out and packaging them up before shipping the boxes off near and far.
So put this down on your list for the next Fourth, it’s a great way to share patriotic fun and spread a little love. And next up, we’ll be sending Back to School boxes to a few little friends starting kindergarten this year.
Here’s what we plan to include in those boxes:
- The Kissing Hand book
- Crayons
- Colored Pencils
- A notebook
- Sunglasses (with a note about their bright future)
- Favorite snacks
- A water bottle with a vinyl monogram
While I think it’s important to teach my children how to love others well, I also think it’s important that they understand the importance of loving and caring for themselves as well. We don’t rush things like bedtime routines, letting them take the time to properly brush their teeth. We also take plenty of time in the mornings, careful not to rush, and to take time to get ready and create healthy habits to keep our mouths clean and happy.
In the same way we focus on taking time for others in a fun way, we focus on taking care of ourselves in a fun way. We don’t want them to feel that things like brushing and flossing their teeth are chores.
We know that sugar is around us every day and is basically impossible to avoid, so we have fun treats from time to time. We make sure to teach that proper brushing and flossing allows us to be able to have these treats, especially when using Aquafresh® toothpaste with Sugar Acid Protection from fluoride. Since sugar reacts with bacteria in your mouth to produce acids that can dissolve minerals from the surface of your teeth and cause cavities, it’s important to protect your teeth.
The summer is notorious for barbecues and tasty food, and it’s easy to forget that sugar is hiding in many of our sauces and that even hot dogs contain sugar. Aquafresh Sugar Acid Protection from fluoride makes Aquafresh® toothpaste a no-brainer for us. Even the hidden sugars in our favorite foods, can’t escape the amazing protection Aquafresh® toothpaste provides.
It’s easy to put my trust in a brand that delivers protection and still allows us to have fun and enjoy the holidays without worry! Visit Aquafresh on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @AquafreshUS for more tips.
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kathy says
I have my kids brush and use a cavity rinse:)
angie says
I try to stay away from high sugar foods like Popsicles and slushies whenever possible but also still have fun. If I eat one of those things, I just rinse my mouth out really good with plain water afterward.
angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/634789930196205569
Aurelie Red says
I don’t change my habits ; I brush twice a day, and I drink a lot of water.
Aurelie Red says
My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/635061520121077760
Amanda Sakovitz says
I brush my teeth twice daily and floss.
Amanda Sakovitz says
tweet
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/635114370356350976
Jessie C. says
My favorite way to take care of my teeth is to floss and brush after meals, I also pack floss and toothbrush in the purse while on the go.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
Jessie C. says
tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/635259103460257792
Erica Best says
i brush more on the go
Erica Best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/635293589480865792
Thomas Murphy says
I brush and floss twice a day.
Thomas Murphy says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/635308670012817408
shelly peterson says
I brush and floss twice a day.
cshell090869 at aol dot com
shelly peterson says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/635353246035390469
cshell090869 at aol dot com
Julie Wood says
We brush and floss twice a day, and use a good toothpaste like Aquafresh. It is our favorite toothpaste.
jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com
Julie Wood says
Tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/635446007140999172
jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com
Wanda McHenry says
I just stick to my normal routine by brushing twice daily and using my Waterpik Aquarius flosser.
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/635460731023040512
Jessica To says
I am addicted to flossing my teeth!
reklaw422 at Hotmail dot com
Sarah Hall says
I brush and floss and see my dentist regularly.
Tabathia B says
By drinking plenty of water and brushing my teeth twice daily
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/635555291682209792
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Dawn Monroe says
I like to use a fresh minty toothpaste and mouth wash in the summer.
Dawn Monroe says
https://twitter.com/dawnmonroe83/status/635583431171276800
Angel Jacklyn says
I love using those water pik products!!!
Angel Jacklyn says
https://mobile.twitter.com/kytah00/status/635654203982106624
Dominique says
Brushing and flossing and teaching my kids to keep it a daily habit!
Dominique says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/myWAHW/status/636184912853274624
Mami2jcn says
I brush and floss!
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/637597962240192513
Kelly D says
I brush my teeth, use mouthwash and remember to floss. I am seeing my dentist in a few weeks too.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/637631724046950400
Steven weber says
My 2 sisters and my GF
groogruxking40 @ gmail dot com
Steven weber says
tweet- https://twitter.com/groogruxking40/status/637732371895316480
Elena says
I brush and floss twice a day
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/637754002986283009
Debbie B says
i usually brush twice a day
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/641440119547826177
Claudia Davis says
My favorite way to take care of your teeth this summer is flossing, and brushing daily and annual appointments.
Claudia Davis says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/davisesq212/status/641493330338185216
WHITNEY says
My favorite way to take care of my teeth in the summer is to drink a lot less sodas
WHITNEY says
I sent out a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/643140337263751168
Stephanie Phelps says
I brush my teeth as normal but now I am carrying floss with me everywhere!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/644281710260031488
Ellie Wright says
I got my boys a timed toothbrush. It goes off at 2 minutes. They think it’s fun so they don’t whine about brushing now.
Ellie Wright says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/644283819692916736
Amanda Whitley says
i like to care for my teeth by brushing and flossing regularly.