How to Ship Christmas Gifts to Your Missionary (Without the Stress or the Crazy Fees)

by Emma Helquist | Nov 14, 2025 | Missionary

Sending Christmas gifts to your missionary is one of the sweetest ways to remind them that home is cheering them on. But… if you’ve ever tried to ship a package internationally, you know it can get complicated (and expensive) fast. Between customs, new tariffs, and...

10 Christmas Gifts to Send Your Missionary When They Can’t Receive Packages

by Emma Helquist | Nov 10, 2025 | Missionary

One of the hardest things about having a missionary out during the holidays is wanting to send them something special… only to find out their mission doesn’t allow packages! If that’s you this year, don’t worry. There are still so many sweet, meaningful ways to help...

Help! I Got Home From My Mission and Didn’t Save Everything

by Emma Helquist | Aug 15, 2025 | Missionary

You’re not the first missionary to come home and realize your emails, photos, or messages didn’t all get backed up. The good news? There’s a lot you can still recover. Here’s what to do right now—and how to fill in the gaps if you’re outside the recovery window.We’ve...

The Easiest Way to Email Your Mission Updates to Family and Friends Every Week

by Emma Helquist | Jul 14, 2025 | Missionary

If you’re like me, you absolutely love getting those weekly mission emails! It’s so fun to hear what your friends and family are doing all around the world, plus it’s always uplifting and inspiring! Now that your own mission is coming up, you might be...

5 Things to Expect During Your First Few Weeks as a Missionary

by Emma Helquist | Aug 5, 2024 | Missionary

Starting a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an exciting and transformative journey. As you dive into this new chapter, you’ll experience a whirlwind of emotions and challenges. Here are five things you can expect during your first...