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Themed Care Package Ideas for US Military
by Tara Crooks
Movie Care Package
Movie (DVD or VHS)
Microwave Popcorn (or already popped if they don't have access)
M&Ms
Doritos
Cracker Jacks
Rice Krispie Treats
Twizzlers
Cookies (Oreos and Chips Ahoy)
Ruffles Chips & Dip
Hot Tamales
Nachos (Tortilla chips & cheese)
Make a "Now Featuring" Movie "Poster" on your computer and add it to the
package
Get Well Package
Puzzle
Chicken Noodle Soup Packets
Gourmet Tea Packets
Cold Medicine
Crackers
Inspirational "Get Well" Quotes
Goldfish
Dole Fruit Cups
Get Well "Pills" (candy coated mints)
Get Well Card
Chapstick
A&D ointment
At Ease Package
Glow in the dark yo yo
Crossword Puzzle Book
Silly Putty
Deck of Cards
Ritz Bitz
Pringles
Cookies
Twizzlers
Cheetos
Cereal Bars
"Scruff" Care Package
Razors
Baby Wipes
Chapstick
Shaving Cream
Deodorant
Mouthwash
Lotion (if soldier is female step it up a notch and do something SPA line)
Foot Powder
Shampoo & Conditioner
Soap
Big Fluffy Towel
Toilet Paper
Shoe Polish
Comforts of Home Package
Small Bottle of
Febreeze
Candle
Snuggle Dryer Sheets
Phone Card
Blanket (A nice comfy one)
Glade Stick Ups
Pair of Slippers or Cozy Socks
Hot Cocoa or Coffe
Decorative Coffee Mug
Pillowcase with your perfume/cologne sprayed on it
Book on Tape
"Big Kid" Package
Squirt Guns
Silly Putty
Silly String
Whoopie Cushion
Funny Face Eyeglasses
Sidewalk Chalk
Crayons & Color Book
Jacks
Marbles
Balloons
Frisbee
Football/Soccer Ball (mini)
Hacky Sack
Holiday Themed Packages
Fill any package with holiday themed ideas and
use things like tissue paper, balloons, confetti etc. to decorate it!
Bath Package
Gel eye-pack
Shower Gel
Shower Flip-Flops
Aroma therapy oils
Scented candles and holders
Pumice stone
Washcloths, scrubber or loofa sponge
Back cleaning brush
Relaxing music on CD or cassette
Rubber ducky
Write Home Package
Note paper or
cards
Envelopes (choose a variety of sizes)
Letter opener
Nice Pen or Pencil
Address Labels
Address Book
Sports Theme Package
Favorite Sport
Magazine
Taped TV or DVD of favorite sport
Cheetos
Popcorn
Personalized Mug
Cookies
"A Day At Home" Package
There are several variations of this package. The idea is to
replicate a day with you. First, you'll need a camera. Take
pictures of each thing you do. Use your creativity here are
a few ideas:
We woke up (take a picture in bed) and ate breakfast (take a
picture eating cereal) and then took a shower (take picture
in towel). We started the day off by doing some yard work
and mowing the lawn (take picture mowing lawn). After our
work, we had lunch (take picture with lunch). Then we
colored pictures - or threw around a football etc. (take
pictures doing activity). We all ate dinner together (take
picture having dinner). We had a full day so we were tired
when it was time to set down and watch our favorite TV
programs (take picture watching TV). Later we snuggled up in
our jammies (take picture in jammies) and had a nighttime
snack (take picture snacking). We love you very much and
miss you! (send picture of kiss goodnight)
Now take all of your pictures (referencing above) and send them with
"treats"
Pillowcase with cologne/perfume
sprayed or maybe a decorated one
Several small boxes of cereal or cereal bars
Shower Gel or Shampoo or even a towel
Grass Clippings in a baggie or dirt from backyard (strange but reminds
them of home)
Color Books or Football
Lunch Snacks
New Pajamas
Popcorn
Recorded TV show or movie DVD
Hershey's Kisses
@Tara Crooks is the site owner and editor of
http://www.ArmyWifeTalkRadio.com
Tara's journey with the military began in 1998 when she and her husband
CPT Crooks PCS'd to their first duty station, Ft Hood. Since, she has
earned a profitable living by building a great Army wife internet talk
radio resource. She is a PROUD Work at Home Mama & Army Wife.
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