Friday, March 30, 2012

Circus Bound

Themed Care Package

Include a picture of their favorite animal and send it with some treats! 

  • Beanie Babies are a must! Local kids can't get enough of them.
    • Also helps our soldiers connect with the local villagers
    • Any small plastic animal toy works great!
  • Animal crackers
  • Peanuts
  • Peanut butter
    • Add Ritz crackers
    • Pretzels
  • Beef Jerkey
  • Dried fruit
  • Trail mix
  • Snowballs
  • Individual tuna cans with crackers
  • Disposable camera - label the camera "circus" so he can take pictures of what this package meant...pics of the kids w/toys etc.
  • Seal package with picture postcard of home pets or print up his/her favorite circus animal! Use this photo as a postcard to write a cherished note that they can pin up
  • Toffee
  • Cracker Jack
  • Sunflower seeds



      Thursday, March 1, 2012

      Keepsake Reminders

      Themed Care Package

      Tucked inside this little bag When your spirits are starting to sag Are some little reminders that I care As you fight for freedom over there.
      • Toothpick - to help you pick out the good in every situation you encounter. 
      • Hugs and Kisses - Hershey's Hugs and Kisses because sometimes we all need a hug and kiss 
      • Paper clip - to help you keep it together when it all seems to be hitting the fan. 
      • Marble - to replace the ones we all lose from time to time. 
      • Snickers - to remind you to laugh even when you feel like crying. 
      • Rubber Band - to help you be flexible and bounce back in times of trouble without breaking. 
      • Stick of Gum - to remind you to stick with the task at hand. 
      • Mint - to let you know you're worth a mint to me. 
      • Cotton Ball - to help cushion the rough times. 
      • Lollipop - to help you lick the problems you encounter. 
      • Star Burst - to let you know we're bursting with pride for you. 
      • Nut - to remind you to relax and get a little nutty sometimes. 
      • Tootsie Roll - to remind you of the important roll you play. 
      • Lifesaver - to signify the lifesaving things you do to keep our country free
      I seen this package on another site and had to share it! Changed it up a little bit to add some of our personal touch/ideas..share with me, I'd love to hear your ideas!

      God Bless Our Troops

      With our troops deployed so far away from home, away from loved one...what are you doing to show your appreciation, gratitude and support? Our country may seem divided especially during elections but when it's time to come together, the PROUD do! Read some of the topics in the blogs below; let it all register and take a moment to say thanks. Any one of the organizations below have many programs for your community to GET INVOLVED, please show your support today! Don't put it off any longer...

      the USO

      Interested in more blogs on our troops