How to package Tom's trail mix?

Hi Boyd,

I bought some small to medium size glass containers with those lids that have wire wrapped around them and snap shut - sort of like mason jars. They are very inexpensive and can be found fairly easily in even places like The Container Store or probably Walmart.

I made Tom's trail mix and gave some to my neighbor yesterday in one of these containers.
I engraved her name on the front of the glass (since I have a tool to do that with) to personalize it...and then I wrapped some ribbon around the neck of the jar. I then put a christmas label on the top to make it more festive.

For a man who came by to help my husband, I put some of the mix into a clear gallon size Ziplock bag (from the grocery store). Those keep out moisture well. It does have the big word Ziplock across the top part of the bag, but after I put about 2 cups of the mix in, I sealed the bag and then gathered it up where the imprint is and tied it with ribbon. I use ribbon that is about 2 inches wide and has rolled wire along the edges of the ribbon so that it can be adjusted and will hold it's shape.

Looks kind of cool and you can't see the imprinted word when it is all gathered and hidden by the ribbon until the recipient unties it to get to the goodies in the bag.

You can also buy small empty christmas 'tins' at places like Walmart and even The Dollar Stores very inexpensively. Those metal boxes are often given with homemade cookies and such in them. They are usually round and have festive scenes imprinted on the cans or Santa Claus or Christmas trees. They come in all sizes and make nice gift presentations.

Tom's mix is really yummy stuff. I'm really glad I purchased the recipe. I've eaten others, but nothing ever quite this good before. Delicious!

Good luck in your quest...hope this helps some.

Amber