Getting a care package together and need some ideas?

Question

My husband is in Iraq and I am getting ready to send him his first care package with family pictures, cards and a flag that my son made out of popicle sticks and the requested Q-Tips that he wanted.
I needed some ideas of what else I should send?

(And please don't suggest porn, thanks)

Hubby doesn't smoke, so that is out. :)

Answer 1

First of all - thank your husband very much from me and my family!

Here are some suggestions:

- Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen
Most people forget about that one and its one of the most requested items!. And also the zinc oxide to put on the nose.
and it doesn't matter the color of a soldiers skin - they all desperately need it
- Moist towelettes/hand wipes.
- pre-charged calling cards.
- non perishable snack items like the small packets of nuts you get at the gas station, beef or turkey jerky if he isn't a vegitarian. also think of other small snacks like that that are high protein and don't spoil and can be good for a long time. nothing messy though.

Answer 2

I'd probably want to receive some new underwear and t-shirts from home, and maybe sleepwear too. And, put some food in there like beef jerky, dried fruit, or mixed nuts. I'd also like several good books. If you could put some coupons in there for a date with my wife including a babysitter voucher, and some one-on-one dates with each of my kids, that would give me something to look forward to. I would probably be completely excited if you enclosed an itinerary of a short family vacation too - like to a National Park or an Amusement Park, or on a cruise so I can be pampered.

I might also want some basics like deodorant, toothpaste, a new toothbrush, and my favorite shampoo. If you could send some more razors, that'd be thoughtful too. Oh, and although I won't suggest "porn", a non-exposing but suggestive and sexy pose from you would really be cool. Just not something I'd freak out if any of the other guys spotted it.

Answer 3

My husband is over there too so I know one thing he may want... Because of the heat the guys ... some of them anyways get rashes on there thighs from sweat. I send gold-bond powder or even baby power anything that will work on heat rash.

Also Cd's or a CD player with batteries it helped my husband go to sleep at night. It can be every loud.

And home made goodies....cookies or even something like banana bread if you bake.

Hope this helps

Answer 4

Crystal Light and stirred up singles, Hard candies, baby wipes, if he is in an area with lots of kids so he can see some smiles send some bubble gum, maybe a portable DVD player and some DVDs. Jerky ( beef no pork ). Don't know if it would work on sand flees but flee collars he can place on his boots to keep the flees away it works here in the woods on flees and ticks.

The Thanks from all Patriotic AMERICANS

Vet-USAF 44MMS

Print this page and send it to him so he can see everyone really cares.

Answer 5

I think you've got a great start! Are there any specialty types of magazines that he likes? Handwritten letters are nice. Does he like jigsaw puzzles?

Just getting mail on a regular basis, sustains the morale of every Soldier deployed.

Most Soldiers have access to e-mail, but nothing can replace the value of a hand written letter or card.

Answer 6

First of all thanks to both of you for your service. It takes a great woman to care while the husband is overseas-or vice versa.
When I was over there I received items such as Tang, gum, Country time Lemonade mix, batteries, snacks, soft towel, and hygiene items.
Think of the items he buys for himself as a treat when you go to the commissary or get gas etc. Those items will mean so much more now.
One thing---When I was in we all shared food items. Usually we'll make sure to send stuff for someone who is not as fortunate, or has nobody. It's kinda depressing when people around you gets stuff and you have nobody. Your husband could get you a name and possibly send an anonymous package. We did that in Bosnia-it worked miracles.

Again- Thanks to both of you.

Answer 7

Packs of gum, and other snacks (if food is allowed).
Pictures of you, your son, other family, and friend, and even pets, if you have any.
Personal toiletries: wet wipes, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, lip balm, insect repellent, soap, hand cream, etc.
Flashlights
Batteries
Phone Cards
Powdered Gatoraid
Cotton t-shirts
Boxers
Socks
Current magazines & newspapers
Can opener

God Bless Your Husband!

Answer 8

Family stuff, if he is in he Infantry, get hims Silly String, also personal hygiene stuff, some good non-perishable food, and sometimes socks and underwear. Those usually help quite a bit from what I have heard.

Answer 9

send him food stuffs he cant get there... food that wont melt or parrish... they always love to get cookies, and hard candies,gum, bathroom supplys are always a great hit... deor,tooth past,soap,
also a peice of something of yours (wifes) with that favorite scent of your perfume on it...
something soft and cudley like a teddy bear from one of the kids... he can snuggle up to when the other troops aret watching..
a deck of playing cards, travel games,a home movie of you and the family . sometimes they have access to a DVD player or a VCR player... or a computer... writing paper,stamps,pens, pencles.
just what ever you can see in your local store that he might need or want or want to share with his troop buddys.
i hope this helps
cheers
josie...

Answer 10

You could bake cookies. I bake my husband honey cookies, he said the chocolate chip cookies made it there ok. I send him store bought treats in case the cookies get mangeled.

I also send

baby wipes
tooth paste
tooth brush
deodorant
Mix Cd's
Dvd's
Socks
Undies