Package Ideas
- A map of the world with a line going from where your guy is deployed to where you are. Use hearts as the points.
- Send a disposable camera with a scavenger list of things for him to photograph for you.
- Books
- Create a photo album of the two of you on shutterfly.com and send it to him in a package.
- Use self-lamentating paper (I found some at walmart). Use a 4x6 photo (his fav of you two, or just something you think he'd like) and use double sided tape to stick it to an index card that is around the same size. Write your message on the index card and then lamentate the card and picture together. This way it can't get ruined while he's on deployment, he can carry it with him and always have a photo and little loving message to read. And if you kiss the index card, the lamentating paper will not ruin it.
- 20 Questions, the game.
Military Survival Kit -
• 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
• 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
• Tape- To fix things that will not work
• Confetti- To remind you to have fun
• 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
• Rubber Band - To stretch yourself beyond the limits
• 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
• Hershey 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
• Bag- To help you keep it all together
• 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
• 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
• Tape- To fix things that will not work
• Confetti- To remind you to have fun
• 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
• Rubber Band - To stretch yourself beyond the limits
• 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
• Hershey 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
• Bag- To help you keep it all together
- Mixed CD's.
- Have a picture printed as a puzzle (almost everywhere offers this) and write a message on the back of the puzzle. Then take it apart and put the pieces in a ziplock bag. Then he has to put the puzzle together to read the message on the back.
- His favorite snacks!
- Personalizationmall.com has really great things you can make to send to him.
