SAILOR SUPPLY LIST

[LindaA AM Mom]

Here is a list of things our deployed Sailors like to have in care packages (compliments of Molly's Adopt-A-Sailor group). PLEASE remember that these are suggestions only....if you have other ideas...add them in and share with us. The goal is simply to make sure that every Sailor that receives a package knows that he/she is loved and honored.
Remember that we want to make and/or write cards for each box we fill. The more cards the better...the well wishes are priceless to our Sailors. Plan to include a pre-addressed postcard to make it easier for them to send a thank you note if they have time. Including your email address also will help them out.
DRINKS Capri Sun Sweetened Kool-Aid Packets Country Time Lemonade Gatorade Kool Aid Lipton Tea Mixes Flavored coffee and Cappuccino Flavored drinks to put in water Hot Chocolate Hot Cider Flavored Creamers Juice boxes have not traveled well
FOOD Beef Jerky Beef Sausage (very popular) Candy of all kinds - really like Ind. bags of Skittles and hard candies Canned meats Canned cheese Canned chips Canned Fruit Canned salsa, dips Canned tuna, chicken Chocolate anything (they don’t care if it melts) Cookies – all kinds Dried fruits Granola bars Hickory Farms stuff (no refrigeration) Nuts Peanut Butter Popcorn Pop Tarts Pretzels Protein Snacks Power Bars Cereal Bars Trail Mix Ramen Microwavable Soups Microwavable Single Meals Hamburger Helpers Singles Easy Mac Single Serve Brownies Bowls Chocolate and Lemon Microwave Cakes Instant Oatmeal Otter Pops Spices Sunflower Seeds Slim Jims - any kind Jalapeno Cheetos Baking Soda Peanuts in the shell - roasted
FUN STUFF

Coffee Mugs with lids Books (new or used) CD's DVD's Board Games Travel size games Card Games Comic Books Electronic Games Holiday Decorations Magazines (Newsweek, People, Maxum, Cosmo, Sports Illustrated, Car related, Fitness related, ESPN,hunting and anything else sports related) Tabloids Newspapers (fun to read) Playing Cards Poker Chips Puzzles Word Puzzles Footballs Nerf Balls Soccer Balls Trivial Pursuit Cards (no board) Disposable Cameras Scented Candles Silly Putty Videos Squirt guns Wooden and styrofaom airplanes
HEALTH AND HYGIENE

Dramamine

Smelly stuff - ozone Aspirin and other pain relievers Antacids Alka Seltzer Band-Aids - fun ones, butterfly and regular Chapstick Cough Drops Dental floss Disposable Razors Foot Powder Hand Sanitizer Hair brush/Comb Kleenix - Individual pkgs and boxes Mouthwash Neosporin Q-Tips Bar Soap Shampoo/Conditioner Dry Shampoo Thera-Flu Cold and Flu Liquid packs Sore Throat lozenges Vitamin C drops Toilet Paper Toothbrushes Toothpaste - the real stuff Wet-Wipes Baby wipes Wet ones Air Fresheners Fabreeze Purifiers Lotion Hand and Foot Warmers Heat Packs Shaving Cream Flip Flops (Shower Shoes) Fabric Softeners
MISCELLANEOUS Batteries Can Opener Boot Socks (gray, green, black only with thick soles) Wal-Mart has them Tan Shoelaces - Leather 72" Envelopes Bug Spray - OFF requested alot Gloves Gum Journal Pens Sharpies Plastic Utensils Reusable Microwave Containers Straws in paper wrappers Napkins (even those from fast food restaurants) Stationary Tan T-Shirts – various sizes (Mostly Med & Large) Fleece Blankets Panty Hose for cleaning weapons Deep Woods Off wipes (this is the replacement suggestion for the collars) Phone Cards - AT&T has a Military Global card Super Glue 3M Hooks with removable tape Sunglasses Sunscreen Mechanic Gloves (Mechanix Brand or similar from Walmart or Home Depot)
PLEASE DO NOT SEND Dog Treats Rawhide Chews Dog or Cat Flea Collars
SHARE WHO AND WHERE YOU ARE: Your local Newspapers/Comics Photos of your town or state Postcards of your State and or city Jokes you know Blank Cards for upcoming holidays. Calendars Notes of Encouragement - The most important thing we can do
OTHER HELPFUL TIPS If you are mailing lots of media only stuff check out sending it Media Rate - takes a little longer, but it could be much less expensive.

[diane {Shawns mom}]

PLease check out MOlly’s Adopt A SAilor group here on N4Ms….we are always adopting new kiddos every month, we also have special hugs that support -combat hospitals-and we stitch love for all our crafty moms, something for everyone. Especially for the new moms, great place for support and a shoulder to lean on ! come on over and join us!