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Saturday, June 2, 2012

Send Your Loved One the Best Military Gifts

By Jeanna Coppola


For anyone serving in the military, a care package is a welcomed gift. If you have a loved one in the military, and you're used to sending care packages, sometimes it's difficult to think up new and exciting military gifts. While necessities are always welcomed, there is always extra meaning when someone in the military receives exciting and unique care packages.

Obviously, supplies are always a treat to receive. You can't go wrong when sending necessities like deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, razors, underwear, and socks. You'll be certain the care package will be welcomed and definitely used. If you're not certain what qualifies as a necessity, there are websites that list items that are commonly requested by soldiers.

It's a great idea to send some snacks. Sending over home town favorites would be a great memory for any soldier that they're sure to appreciate. Home cooking is a great idea, and baked goods like brownies, cookies, rice crispies, and breads can be sent. Also try sending your loved one's favorite snacks. Treats like candy, beef jerky, soup mixes, and sunflower seeds can be sent via mail.

While food and provisions are always great, a person in the military will be delighted to receive a unique gift that they weren't expecting. The internet provides a slew of fun and interesting presents that will show your loved one how much you miss them. Creating a small scrapbook for the solider to enjoy is a wonderful and fantastic thing to send in a care package. Another creative idea is to have them made into a stuffed animal. It's possible to send a photo of your loved one to companies and they can create a stuffed animal after their image. It's amazing how much you can do when it comes to great military gifts.

No matter what you send somebody in the military, you're doing a wonderful thing by sending a care package. It shows that you care and love them and that you want to help them in any way you can. When putting together care packages, try to switch it up between necessities, snacks, and fun gifts so your loved one will always be excited to receive whatever you've sent.




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