Make sure your gifts arrive shipshape with this pointers:

• Wrap cookies in pairs, back to back. Brownies, bars and fudge are best uncut; just wrap the whole rectangle or square in plastic wrap.
• Sturdy metal cans, rigid plastic containers and firm-sided cardboard boxes are excellent choices. Before adding treats, line the container with wax paper, plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
• Fill each container until almost full, allowing space at the top to cushion with crumpled wax paper, paper towels or packing peanuts to prevent shacking and breakage. Put top on container.
• Pack filled container in a corrugated cardboard box. Cushion with bubble wrap, crumpled newspaper, shredded paper, or packing peanuts.
• Seal the box with clear shipping tape, and cover the address label with tape for added protection. If applicable have the post office or shipper label the box ' This side up" or "Fragile" to encourage careful handling