Salty ideas for individual seasoning packets

Dear Readers: Well, we have finally finished sorting through hundreds of letters about uses for salt and pepper packets, and we found some good information. Here it is:
UV. Cramer of Canton, Ohio, says: "When we go on vacation, we always stay in a unit where we cook some of our meals to save money. We take along these handy packets, which provide individual servings."
UGloria Lau of Plano, Texas, says, "Our family uses the small packets while boating and out on the lake for our lunches."
UMargie, via e-mail, says, "At work, the salt packets are handy when a mug needs to be scoured of tea or coffee stains."
UAlberta Ramond of Clyde, N.Y., says: "We send the packets to the VFW and America Legion in our town for use at their chicken barbecues. Saves them money while they help others."
UC. Eden of Jacksonville, Ark., says, "On a rainy or snowy day, make a game of it by having your [age-appropriate] children see who can fill a salt or pepper shaker first with the least amount of mess."
UMarie Bolcato of Highland Park, N.J., says, "Give them to children for school lunches."
USusan Miller of Ravenna, Ohio, says, "If you have a child going to college and living in a dorm, give the packets to him or her to use."
URamona Kastanek of Fridley, Minn., says: "I always take salt packets to the movies. It sure comes in handy on my popcorn."
These are just some of the suggestions we received, so "salt" away the ones you like. Heloise
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