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Comment by TessaNator⚓️ on September 7, 2017 at 11:48pm

There is a group you can join called 'care package ideas'

Comment by Kraftinkat on September 7, 2017 at 9:18pm

Hello all, just wondering what type of things we can send in a care package

Comment by mom2stg on June 27, 2017 at 6:54pm

Wendy, I haven't sent a private message before, but I think I have requested you as a friend and sent a message.  (I apologize to everyone else for this message!)

Comment by mom2stg on June 27, 2017 at 3:18pm

Each year, my church's Vacation Bible School chooses an organization or cause to support.  They have decided that they would like to do something for the sailors of the USS Fitzgerald.  Any suggestions?  Would it even be possible, since I don't have a direct connection with a Fitzgerald sailor?  Any thoughts or direction would be appreciated.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 26, 2017 at 1:58am

Sjumom, every Sailor's situation is different at any given time - they may be at "A" or "C" School, in some training program, or at their duty station or deployed, for example - so it just depends.  If your son says No right now, that that's who you should listen to.  

I know that with corpsmen at their "A" School, they mostly prefer not to get care packages because it's a hassle to get them on their day off, and also once they graduate they have to figure out how to get whatever's been sent to them to their first duty station (crammed in a seabag or shipped).  Later is a different story.  So you just have to pay attention to your own Sailor's situation and see what they say.  

Since you can't send a care package at the moment, consider sending an e-gift card via email that can be used immediately.  That way, your Sailor can choose what he really needs right now!   http://www.giftcards.com/gcgf/send-electronic-visa-giftcards

Comment by Sjumom on March 25, 2017 at 7:07pm

I'm confused.  I've been told on another site, and by my son that I shouldn't send a package.  They are discouraging packages since mid February. 

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 23, 2017 at 2:55pm

To Jessie, who sent a message about a group for moms of Sailors at Dam Neck - this is an active group that covers the bases in the area - Norfolk Sailors - Family and Friends.  My son was stationed in the area for four years, so I may be able to answer a question or two as well  :) 

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 8, 2017 at 1:07am

This is pretty cool - you can order a PERSONALIZED mystery, classic, or romance book at Bookbyyou.com.  Try a free personalized demo using Phantom of the Opera at  http://www.bookbyyou.com/classic/phantom/demo.asp

Cost:  $19.95 for immediate ebook download; $29.95 for paperback; $49.95 for hardcover.  They have teen and kids books too  :)  

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 7, 2017 at 4:51pm

Good idea, Sherri!  Another way to to spice up their meals is to gather up and include single-serving packets of your Sailor's favorite condiments -I for one would appreciate Taco Bell hot sauce! lol  I've also poured hard candies into a care package box to fill in the air pockets to take advantage of every available space.  

Comment by Sherri - TJs Mom on February 18, 2017 at 9:09pm

I have a very unique item that needs to be in every care package.  My poor son got white rice with almost every meal and this really helped add a little variety.  Any comfort from home means the world to our Sailors.  This gift set also includes a survival bag filled with little motivational saying and items as well as a spice refill.  Go take a look at Pugtail Originals

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