Post by melody on Dec 5, 2007 11:27:21 GMT -5
Thanksgiving
can of turkey spam
cans of vegetables or beef stew
can of cranberry (if he/she likes it)
little debbie pumpkin delights
apple fritters
paper plates
cups
small decorations (you can pick these up at the dollar store)
instant mashed potato cups
a jar of gravy (wrapped in bubble wrap)
breadsticks
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LAUNDRY DAY
tide to go pen
febreeze
socks
undershirts
dryer sheets
boxers that say something funny
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CHOW HALL SURVIVAL/MRE
packets of ketchup, mustard, relish, bbq sauce, taco sauce, mayo., salt, pepper, and any other spice he/she may like.
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COOKIE MONSTER
any kind of cookies and lots of them!
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THE PEANUT GALLERY
peanuts
trail mix
comic books
mixed nuts
roasted almonds
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MOVIE NIGHT
movies
popcorn
sour patch kids
gummy worms
basically anything that you would get in the movie theater (no chocolate though)
popcorn salt...they have a "Mac n Cheese" flavor that is awsome!
packets of kool aid
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GAME DAY
(Football)
a football shaped universal remote with batteries
a hat or tee shirt of his/her favorite team
popcorn
combos
chips
salsa (wrapped in bubble wrap)
trading cards
the sports section of the local newspaper
sunglasses
confetti
beef jerkey
foam finger
record the game onto a cd or vhs and send it
packets of gatorade
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
(baseball)
Hat or tee shirt of his/her favorite team
pennant
cracker jacks
sunglasses
popcorn
sports section of local newspaper
trading cards
stats of the team and it's players
record the game onto a cd/vhs and send it
pillow with team logo on it
packets of lemonade or koolaid
shredded beef jerkey
bubble gum
sunflower seeds
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THE LADIES ROOM
lotions
soaps
body sprays (plastic bottles)
tampons
toothbrush
toothpaste
a mirror
hair brush or comb
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BLOCK PARTY
go around to friends and family and have them each write a letter to your military person
have each of them send a gift of their own
finger foods
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GONE FISHIN/CATCH OF THE DAY
put all things in a tackle box
goldfish crackers
swedish fish
gummy worms
a small plastic boat
a fishin hat
bottled water
fishing magazine
go fish playing cards
sunscreen
chapstick
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BEACH PARTY
beachball
sunscreen
chapstick
aloe vera gel
chips
beach towel
koolaid
lemonade
combos
chupa chup ice cream flavored suckers
plastic bucket and shovel (keep it small he/she may not have a lot of storage)
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STAYING AWAKE
teas
coffees
energy drinks
cocoa
an insulated to go cup
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THE TRAVELING BATHROOM
toilet paper
travel sized shampoos and conditioners
razor/refills
toothbrush
toothpaste
dental floss
washcloth
bars of soap
foot powder
q tips
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GET WELL SOON
a get well card
box of tissues
band aids
neosporin
caugh drops
bottle of pain releiver
lysol wipes
anti bacterial lotion or gel
vicks vapor rub
orajel or ambesol
rolaids or tums
pepto bismol (tablets)
alka seltzer
etc.
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YOU'RE A DADDY!!
birth announcement
congratulations card
baby wipes
baby lotion
baby powder
bottles filled with candy
bubble gum cigars
cheerios
baby food (wrapped in bubble wrap)
sugar babies
a small stuffed animal
juice boxes
beef jerkey (teething)
PICTURES AND VIDEOS!!
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THE HOME STATE
gather things that will remind him/her of where he/she is from
example: OHIO
we have a potato chip company (Jones) and they are exclusive to our state
buckeyes (the nut or the candy)
college ball gear (tee shirts, hats, etc.)
if there are any new buildings or businesses or changes around your community, take pics of them and send those
newspapers
etc.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All the WRITE stuff
pens
paper (plain or decorative stationary)
envelopes
stamps
if you pre address the envelopes, it makes it a lot easier for them!
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The Concert
(their favorite music bands)
new cds
dvd of music videos
posters
news about the band
portable cd player or dvd player
headphones
(be sure to insure this one!)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Action Hero
red bull
power bars
squirt guns
comic books
figurines of action heros
gatorade
powerade
a can of spinach
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
wrap everything in the box in wrapping paper
fill it with packing peanuts for the effect of snow!
Christmas Card
canned ham or turkey or chicken
a can of cranberries
instant mashed potatoes
decorations
a camo stocking filled with gum, candy, power bars, etc.
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can of turkey spam
cans of vegetables or beef stew
can of cranberry (if he/she likes it)
little debbie pumpkin delights
apple fritters
paper plates
cups
small decorations (you can pick these up at the dollar store)
instant mashed potato cups
a jar of gravy (wrapped in bubble wrap)
breadsticks
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
LAUNDRY DAY
tide to go pen
febreeze
socks
undershirts
dryer sheets
boxers that say something funny
-----------------------------------------------------
CHOW HALL SURVIVAL/MRE
packets of ketchup, mustard, relish, bbq sauce, taco sauce, mayo., salt, pepper, and any other spice he/she may like.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COOKIE MONSTER
any kind of cookies and lots of them!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE PEANUT GALLERY
peanuts
trail mix
comic books
mixed nuts
roasted almonds
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
MOVIE NIGHT
movies
popcorn
sour patch kids
gummy worms
basically anything that you would get in the movie theater (no chocolate though)
popcorn salt...they have a "Mac n Cheese" flavor that is awsome!
packets of kool aid
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
GAME DAY
(Football)
a football shaped universal remote with batteries
a hat or tee shirt of his/her favorite team
popcorn
combos
chips
salsa (wrapped in bubble wrap)
trading cards
the sports section of the local newspaper
sunglasses
confetti
beef jerkey
foam finger
record the game onto a cd or vhs and send it
packets of gatorade
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
(baseball)
Hat or tee shirt of his/her favorite team
pennant
cracker jacks
sunglasses
popcorn
sports section of local newspaper
trading cards
stats of the team and it's players
record the game onto a cd/vhs and send it
pillow with team logo on it
packets of lemonade or koolaid
shredded beef jerkey
bubble gum
sunflower seeds
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE LADIES ROOM
lotions
soaps
body sprays (plastic bottles)
tampons
toothbrush
toothpaste
a mirror
hair brush or comb
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
BLOCK PARTY
go around to friends and family and have them each write a letter to your military person
have each of them send a gift of their own
finger foods
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
GONE FISHIN/CATCH OF THE DAY
put all things in a tackle box
goldfish crackers
swedish fish
gummy worms
a small plastic boat
a fishin hat
bottled water
fishing magazine
go fish playing cards
sunscreen
chapstick
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
BEACH PARTY
beachball
sunscreen
chapstick
aloe vera gel
chips
beach towel
koolaid
lemonade
combos
chupa chup ice cream flavored suckers
plastic bucket and shovel (keep it small he/she may not have a lot of storage)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STAYING AWAKE
teas
coffees
energy drinks
cocoa
an insulated to go cup
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE TRAVELING BATHROOM
toilet paper
travel sized shampoos and conditioners
razor/refills
toothbrush
toothpaste
dental floss
washcloth
bars of soap
foot powder
q tips
---------------------------------------------------------------------
GET WELL SOON
a get well card
box of tissues
band aids
neosporin
caugh drops
bottle of pain releiver
lysol wipes
anti bacterial lotion or gel
vicks vapor rub
orajel or ambesol
rolaids or tums
pepto bismol (tablets)
alka seltzer
etc.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
YOU'RE A DADDY!!
birth announcement
congratulations card
baby wipes
baby lotion
baby powder
bottles filled with candy
bubble gum cigars
cheerios
baby food (wrapped in bubble wrap)
sugar babies
a small stuffed animal
juice boxes
beef jerkey (teething)
PICTURES AND VIDEOS!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE HOME STATE
gather things that will remind him/her of where he/she is from
example: OHIO
we have a potato chip company (Jones) and they are exclusive to our state
buckeyes (the nut or the candy)
college ball gear (tee shirts, hats, etc.)
if there are any new buildings or businesses or changes around your community, take pics of them and send those
newspapers
etc.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All the WRITE stuff
pens
paper (plain or decorative stationary)
envelopes
stamps
if you pre address the envelopes, it makes it a lot easier for them!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Concert
(their favorite music bands)
new cds
dvd of music videos
posters
news about the band
portable cd player or dvd player
headphones
(be sure to insure this one!)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Action Hero
red bull
power bars
squirt guns
comic books
figurines of action heros
gatorade
powerade
a can of spinach
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
wrap everything in the box in wrapping paper
fill it with packing peanuts for the effect of snow!
Christmas Card
canned ham or turkey or chicken
a can of cranberries
instant mashed potatoes
decorations
a camo stocking filled with gum, candy, power bars, etc.
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