what's always a good stash is take a box of whatever that's unopened...like a box of rice, a frozen dinner, whatever you have that's being packed. carefully open the under side with a sharp knife or razor blade and place whatever inside...carefully put back together and glue shut. voilla...instant rice ala bud (or ala whatever you decide to use). cereal boxes are another good one...just as long as it is 'unopened'...if ya get my drift.