Gum to help you stick together
cotton ball to cushion the rough roads
paperclip to hold it all together
a hug to let you know theres always someone on your side
a kiss so that you'll remember I LOVE YOU
mint because you're worth a mint
candle to light the darkness
Sunday, October 24, 2010
great idea if you have kids
having a blanket from home smelling like home is nice when you're away from home. if you have kids this is great because they can be involved.
get a twin sized sheet, just the flat sheet, fabric paint that will show up on the sheet color you chose and plenty of newspaper
lay the newspaper out and then put sheet over it (wash the sheet first and take it from dryer and lay it out) and squirt fabric paint into paper plates and let your kids put handprints and foot prints all over it... i like the idea of hand prints and a poem about hands always with yours in the center... let it dry and then spray with your perfume/body spray and put in a big ziploc bag and send!
get a twin sized sheet, just the flat sheet, fabric paint that will show up on the sheet color you chose and plenty of newspaper
lay the newspaper out and then put sheet over it (wash the sheet first and take it from dryer and lay it out) and squirt fabric paint into paper plates and let your kids put handprints and foot prints all over it... i like the idea of hand prints and a poem about hands always with yours in the center... let it dry and then spray with your perfume/body spray and put in a big ziploc bag and send!
boxes/mailing
Okay I hope that everyone knows that you can go to USPS website and order boxes and all the forms for FREE! If not well now you know! For those of you that live in Dunlap/or close enough to Dunlap, Citizens Bank will mail the packages for free, you just need to have all the forms with the box and drop it off with Ms. Diane Mounce. It will save you SOOOOOO much money!
Major taping of the box helps it get there in one piece and keeps thieves out. I taped all sides, corners, top, bottom and sides. There would never be a spot untapped on any of the boxes I sent out. I also put clear tape over the address label so that the ink wouldn't run if got wet and so it couldn't be taken off.
Do NOT send alcohol, pornographic or sexual items. This can get your service member into trouble if found. I know sometimes they have to open their packages in front of their Sergeant or someone so don't send anything that can get him/her into trouble.
The customs form (the White one) asks that you be detailed, dont be too detailed, just be vague... like shaving items and shower items can be listed as toiletries... food can be snacks/baked goods. Do NOT put the names of cds or movies on the form.
You can also call 18006108734 and ask for a military care kit and they will send you a package of boxes, forms and such. Its always better to have your forms filled out before getting to post office.
Find out how long it takes to get packages to him/her.... send a trial one with fun stuff in it. I suggest you do this before sending one that has food, food can go bad and you want to know how long it takes to get there before sending too much.
If you send anything liquid, anything that can leak put it in a ziploc bag, tape and put into another bag. If a package leaks they toss it, along with any other packages it leaked onto.
Always pad the boxes well and always shake it before you put the final tape on the top to see if it rattles, you want to avoid this as much as possible. I always sent plastic bags since I always have so many and they use them.... for trash for their rooms/tents, to put dirty/wet clothes in.
Major taping of the box helps it get there in one piece and keeps thieves out. I taped all sides, corners, top, bottom and sides. There would never be a spot untapped on any of the boxes I sent out. I also put clear tape over the address label so that the ink wouldn't run if got wet and so it couldn't be taken off.
Do NOT send alcohol, pornographic or sexual items. This can get your service member into trouble if found. I know sometimes they have to open their packages in front of their Sergeant or someone so don't send anything that can get him/her into trouble.
The customs form (the White one) asks that you be detailed, dont be too detailed, just be vague... like shaving items and shower items can be listed as toiletries... food can be snacks/baked goods. Do NOT put the names of cds or movies on the form.
You can also call 18006108734 and ask for a military care kit and they will send you a package of boxes, forms and such. Its always better to have your forms filled out before getting to post office.
Find out how long it takes to get packages to him/her.... send a trial one with fun stuff in it. I suggest you do this before sending one that has food, food can go bad and you want to know how long it takes to get there before sending too much.
If you send anything liquid, anything that can leak put it in a ziploc bag, tape and put into another bag. If a package leaks they toss it, along with any other packages it leaked onto.
Always pad the boxes well and always shake it before you put the final tape on the top to see if it rattles, you want to avoid this as much as possible. I always sent plastic bags since I always have so many and they use them.... for trash for their rooms/tents, to put dirty/wet clothes in.
DAY @ HOME care package
The idea of this box is to replicate a day with you. first you'll need a camera. Take pics of each thing you do. Use creativity..(we woke up.. take a pic in bed)that sort of thing... send all the pics with treats
care package ENTERTAINMENT/BOREDOM BUSTER BOX
cds
tv shows on dvd
snacks
batteries (if they need them)
blank greeting cards
books
magazines
card games
colored pencils and a sketch pad
puzzle books
disposable cameras
electronic hand held games
phone card
hacky sack
envelopes (pre address them)
jokes/comics
nerf toys
travel size games
yo yos
tv shows on dvd
snacks
batteries (if they need them)
blank greeting cards
books
magazines
card games
colored pencils and a sketch pad
puzzle books
disposable cameras
electronic hand held games
phone card
hacky sack
envelopes (pre address them)
jokes/comics
nerf toys
travel size games
yo yos
ideas
I came across some great ideas while Scott was deployed this last time 07-08 and a lot I haven't used but know ppl that did...
* send a glass jar with 365 (or however long they are gone)little notes that say I love you, Missing you.... lines from songs that are special to you guys, that remind you of him/her....they open a new note everyday.
*a message in a bottle... get a glass bottle and put a lil sand in the bottom mixed with some glitter and roll up a love letter and send it
* send a ball... just send it as is... its a fun toy
*send a build a bear with your voice in it
*make a pillow, sheets and blanket for his/her bed
*get a singing card and send him
*tons of dvds... get used ones or make copies and send the copies
*I know someone that sent a thanksgiving meal
~turkey spam (turkey)
~corn nuts (corn)
~home made parmesan potato chips (mash pot)
~dried cranberries (Cranberry sauce)
~corn flake candy for dessert (whatever they like)
*superhero themed box
I think this is a great idea if you have kids because you can get a lot of superhero movies, comics and food that has a superhero on the front
* send a glass jar with 365 (or however long they are gone)little notes that say I love you, Missing you.... lines from songs that are special to you guys, that remind you of him/her....they open a new note everyday.
*a message in a bottle... get a glass bottle and put a lil sand in the bottom mixed with some glitter and roll up a love letter and send it
* send a ball... just send it as is... its a fun toy
*send a build a bear with your voice in it
*make a pillow, sheets and blanket for his/her bed
*get a singing card and send him
*tons of dvds... get used ones or make copies and send the copies
*I know someone that sent a thanksgiving meal
~turkey spam (turkey)
~corn nuts (corn)
~home made parmesan potato chips (mash pot)
~dried cranberries (Cranberry sauce)
~corn flake candy for dessert (whatever they like)
*superhero themed box
I think this is a great idea if you have kids because you can get a lot of superhero movies, comics and food that has a superhero on the front
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