300 2208 _ 2 4 #7 9p ee 9 00 00egee es * ‘Holiday Hints: ae Oot &_O00 0 ~_ Oa @-_00u. 0-0 i FaOe a00 a Or eo007 aO08 ‘e Shipping Baked Goods (NAPSA)—Knowing how to properly pack and ship baked and perishable goods will help keep all your favorite holiday treats fresh anddelicious. Here are a few tips from the pack and ship experts at FedEx to help: Place baked goods in a sturdy container and layer wax paper between the baked goods using crumpled papertofill in any void spaces. When shipping baked goods, send them in a sturdy container. Secure the lid of the container to the body with tape to keep it from accidentally popping off. e Place the container in a sturdy corrugated cardboard box and use newspaperorplastic grocery bags to cushion the container tightly in place. Shake the box—if you can feel or hear any movement, add more cushioning. Freeze perishable foods completely and keep in a sealed, durable plastic container. Add dry ice to keep the food frozen during shipping. Ship the package overnight, priority or standard. If possible, let the recipients know whenit will arrive. When shipping, Ground or HomeDelivery services can be sent up until Dec. 17 for delivery by Christmas. For last-minute gift givers, the final day to ship with FedEx Express is Dec. 23. For more information, visit www.fedex.com.
