Care Package Ideas
Night At The Movie Care Package:
Movie
Already popped Popcorn
Their Favorite Candy
Rice Krispie Treats
Cookies
Chips & Dip
Nachos (Nacho Cheese Flavored Doritios works well)
Remembering The Comforts Of Home Package:
Phone Card
Blanket (maybe one that you use often)
Pair of Slippers or Cozy Socks
Hot Cocoa or Coffee
Coffee Mug
Small packets of creamer and sugar
Book
Picture of you and kids (if you have any)
Coloring pages your children have colored
Military Survival Kit
These fun kits are made simply by adding all of the "ingredients", printing the list of items and their meaning and putting it all in a bag and inexpensive to make.
Lifesavers - to remind you that that's what you are
Single serving of drink mix - "Instant drink" add water and shake, for when you are on maneuvers
A Match - To light your fire when you're feeling burned out
Smarties - To help you on those days when you don't feel smart
Mounds Bar - to remind you of the mounds of love & support you have from friends & family and members of Operation Military Pride
Tape- To fix things that will not work
Confetti- To remind you to have fun
A Starburst - To give you a burst of energy on days when you don't have any
Pack of Gum - to help your unit stick together
Cotton Ball - to cushion the rough roads
A Rubber Band - To stretch yourself beyond the limits
A String - To tie things together when everything falls apart
Penny - we all need a little luck
A Marble- For when you lose yours
Battery - To give you that extra charge to keep you going... and going.
Piece of Rope - When you reach the end of yours, this will keep you going a bit longer
Sample pack of Excedrin - Thank you, I know this job can be a headache
Paperclip - to hold it all together
A hersey hug- to let you know there's always someone on your side
Mint - because you are worth a mint
Phone cards-reminder to call home
Candle - to light up the darkness
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches
Laughy taffy- to remind you to laugh
Jolly Rancher - to remind you how sweet things can be
Map of USA-- so you will never be far from home.
Yellow Ribbon-So you will know you will always be supported till you come home
A Bag- To help you keep it all together
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