Don't sell your "groceries" short. They're an instantly-recognizable form of "I love you guys". They're something that brings an instant smile, and thoughts of home and better times. You can just include the shears with your edible goodies.
Exactly! You know the best report that I've heard about the food though was when Steve emailed me about being in the hospital and needing food just when the package I sent arrived! That was PERFECT!!!