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January + Adoption........It is going to be big !!!!!!!

MOTTO: “GUNG HO” was the Battle Cry of the Second Raider Battalion and the Motto of USS MAKIN ISLAND (CVE 93). “Gung Ho” translated means “Work Together”.

Being a Fast Attack momma I really knew nothing about the Makin Island, but doing a little research I found that their motto :GUNG HO” meant work together, I thought that since we as Molly moms would fail if we did not “Gung Ho” it would be a great battle cry for us.

So let’s GUNG HO into the NEW YEAR together. Since the size of the group is extra large, we will not be shipping till the middle of Feb. Since the timing will not be making any special holiday I thought that we could just make it a "All Things New" packing Whether it is a new snack or new game or something new to learn.

This is the wish list that was provided to me..... BE AWARE there might be a little special request coming soon....

They stay pretty strict with regulations so there will be no pillow cases shipped with this adoption....

Any other Ideas, PLEASE bring them on........I'm still waiting on a head count of men women marines

shipping date to follow but since such a large groug will not be till middle of February

I have the numbers for you.

These are round about numbers and of course not exact; they change all
the time.

Sailors
744 Male             -59 = 685
225 Female   -44 = 181
Marines
1150 Male        -219 = 931
51 Female     DONE

Can I ask for everyone doing bags to send me their count in a personal message so I don't miss the count in the conversation...thanks all

Also I am going to be "MAKIN" a scrap/photo book to send to the Makin for them to remember that MAS is thinking about them. . If you would like to be apart of it, please send me any pictures or small notes you would like to share with them to ArmVymom@gmail.com. Please put scrapbook in subject line...thanks

Also they are in need of Children's books that they can use for the United in Reading program. This is where the parents read a book while being recorded and then send the DVD and book to the child....what a get way to be a parent while away.

Shipping will be Feb 24-25th

All items in red are totally taken care of

Wish List Snack Ideas:
** Beef Jerky DONE
Sunflower seeds all flavors
Pumpkin Seeds
Holiday Cookies
Pop Corn all flavors
Gum
Coffee
Creamer
Tea
Summer Sausage
Skittles
Hostess Snacks
Top Ramen
Hot Chocolate
Tuna
Cup Noodles
Hormel Chili
Spam
Seasonings
Crackerfuls
Granola Bars
Oreos
Single Drink Mixes
Candy
Hot Sauce
Healthy Snaks
**Doritos
Chips
Crackers: Triscuts, Chicken Biskets, Wheat Thins, Cheeses Its
Easy Cheese
Cookies
Chocolate
Nuts
Pistachios
Energy Drink Done
Baked Goods
Fruit snack
Gushers
Hostess baked good
Asian Noodles
*Pepperidge farm items

Coffee DONE

Personal Products – Male
Axe body spray
Razors
Body wash
Deodorant
MACH razors
Disposable razors
Personal Products – Female
Body spray
Lip gloss
Make-up
*Lotion
Midol
Hair bands
Bobby pins
Higher end feminine products

ALL
Toothpaste----you go CO.
Mouthwash
Toothbrushes---you go CO
Face Wash
Deodorant
Hand Sanitizer
*Chapstick
Cough drops
Q-tips
Personal drinking bottles
*Foot powder
Baby powder
Phone/gift cards
Sock – black – white
Batteries
Loofas

Entertainment ideas:
Card games
Board games
Video games
Doodle pens
Markers
Headphones
New music
New movies
Magazines – Car and Driver
Gaming
Muscle
People
Cosmo
Books – new or used – any kind
Puzzle books – Crossword DONE
Word find
Sudoku
Logic
**Annotates several requests for marked items

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Permalink Reply by Kat (MM Nuke) on January 21, 2012 at 12:47pm

I hope you don't mind, I had a look. I did notice that it says they are marines and soldiers. It should probably say marines and SAILORS.

I think that is awesome to put the word out to couponers who do magic to get a lot of those items for free. I love how she included coupons available for some of the items on the list.

I do have one question for anyone who can answer it: We should not be getting the very inexpensive disposable razors, correct? I don't remember if it was on here, or where, but I read that the lower quality, less expensive ones really tear up their faces and we know what they do to our legs.

Kim, please tell your niece thank you for helping out like that.

Permalink Reply by lauren on January 21, 2012 at 1:40pm

maybe just use deployed troops...because I think that most civilians use the word soldiers don't they.

as for the razors, my rule of thumb is I won't send anything that I would not use and since I'm lazy and don't shave much, I have to use the good ones.

BIG thanks for sharing the link Kim

Permalink Reply by diane {Shawns mom} on January 23, 2012 at 12:10pm

I have spoken to your niece via fb, Monika, sweet gal.....

chris amazing, amazing, I had to pick my bottom lip off the floor! 2170...HOLY CAT NIP!!!!-

the makin will NEVER forget MAS!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Chris N. Proud Nuke Mom of Mike on January 22, 2012 at 1:54am

The sewing has begun in Colorado and Washington is pitching in too. Here is Sewing Party #1 and Sewing Party # 2 happens next Saturday. In addition to the Sewing Parties we have Navy and Marine mommas and lots of friends sewing too. Together we will fill 2170 Colorado LOVE Bags with a toothbrush, toothpaste, a deck of cards and a handmade thank you card one for each Sailor and Marine aboard the USS Makin Island. With everything that is being done by other states and our wonderful one box mommas, the maiden voyage of this ship will be flooded with LOVE and encouragement. Here is a picture of what we did today.....

Permalink Reply by Dana on January 22, 2012 at 11:42am

Wow, look at everyone go! Great tips and a lot of creativity here...love it! CO you are really rock'n it! Say hi to everyone...wouldn't it be great if we could all be everywhere...LOL! Maybe one day a traveling bus of moms.

So Lauren, thanks for taking on this BIG adoption. It's a lot of work and juggling but super FUN at the same time...doing a great job!

Looking forward to the packing party Feb. 18th. Still time for everyone to join in our sunny and warm weather (sorry...really am...LOL!)

Permalink Reply by Molly Molly Fo Folly on January 22, 2012 at 1:13pm

WOW WOW WOW (love the blog) how totally sweet of her Kim, and Chris I was thinking about these little bags --I think afterwards they can use these as something, so it has double duty :)

Permalink Reply by diane {Shawns mom} on January 23, 2012 at 12:05pm

this adoption is letting me meet ~Lauren, Pat & Kim F for the very first time.....I am jumping up & down...yipppeee .....thanks to the "MAKIN" for MAKIN this possible......☺♥

Permalink Reply by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on January 23, 2012 at 12:45pm

I WANNNAAAA COMMMEEEE TOOOOOOO! (That is my whining voice in case you couldn't tell - lol) Actually I think I will have a pity party that day with special invites to all others stuck up north!

Permalink Reply by TN Navy Mom (Stennis Nuke Mom) on January 23, 2012 at 1:21pm

Here's a pic of our 3-6 grade kiddoes at church after they filled the bags. I'm inserting a copy of this pic in each box of goody bags that I ship. The bags came out a little fat because of the items in them, so it's going to take 3 boxes!!!

The kids had a ball decorating and then filling the bags. Several wrote individual notes to the recipients. Love seeing young people get excited about supporting our military. One of the girls in the pic has a brother in the Army and a sister in the Air Force.