Holiday care packages

[gsskygirl(SECF)]

For those that wish to participte in Holiday care pakages.

[shuga]

I like the pack and send party also

[BonnieRN]

I vote pack and send as well.

[CarolP]

Absolutely... I was trying to see who was the most central when we first starting talking about this. As long as everyone knows that I have 2 inside dogs that are also my kids. They are very well mannered. 1 is a boxer and 1 is a daschund.
Just so ya'll know they'll be around... I guess the next thing to decide is when and what kind of things do we want to use in our boxes...
Also, not everyone in our group cares to be a part of this. Should we send a message to the group so it doesn't get lost in a post???
Finally, what do ya'll think about asking our kids if they know of anyone who doesn't get any packages?
I got a call from my son while typing this. I asked him about extra kids, he didn't know of anyone. He made me forget my last. question...LOL. He wanted to know if I sent his old "I prefer slow dancing" shirt. I said HELLO. I sent you 12 pounds of stuff with 5 shirts. He said, does this mean you won't send it? I asked if he was ready to talk to his daddy...LOL

[gsskygirl(SECF)]

awww... I have 2 boxers! I love them! mine sleep with me and everything.

I agree not everyone wants to do it... we could certainly send anouther message!

Of course we can ask about needy sailors!!

They act like they are never coming home again! and they want their "stuff".

I was thinking we could pick a number... buy that many items, send to those participating, those who can't but their sailor would like the pkg and needy ones we find along the way. If we have left overs we could just add items to boxes for the sailors to share. I love the idea of sending silly things. certainly we can take a consinces!

 

[Momof3kidz(IT)]

If there is a pack party I can't attend.  I live in Omaha, NE.  I will be happy to ship my stuff and send extra $ for shipping too.  I guess the next thing is throwing out some idea's of things for the care packages. 

[jvptxmom]

Sounds like a plan to me. My son is moving to a new barracks tomorrow and the people that are around him today probably won't be around him at Christmas. Also....at GL the close down for the holidays for 2 weeks. Should begin around 12/16. We will need to make sure and mail their stuff a bit early just in case they get leave for the holidays. Maybe we could put in a "mini" package for them to give to some deserving Sailor.

I'm all for the silly, fun things. Our church makes totes for the kids going to camp. We draw names so I never know whose name I will get. I put in things like a book light, puzzle book, deck of cards, tiny little etch-a-sketch, gum, fruit rollups, poptart bites, trail mix, beef jerky and candy. My kids always get mad because they want my goody bag!

I'm really excited about this!

I say we send a group email with a date to respond by...that way we will know how many items we need to buy. And then we need to set up a deadline to send items and then decide when to pack and party!!! Oh, and do we want everyone to pitch in $5 for shipping?

[duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267]

you talk about sending silly, fun things.  my other daughter is on a carrier in the med.  i send about 2 big priority mail boxes a month and most of what i get i get from the dollar tree.  i've sent bubbles, water "toys", glow sticks, cards, etc.  i figure if they're working 12 hour shifts 7 days a week they need to have fun too.

 

some of the things i send in every box is slim jims, gum, hard candy, water hand cleaner, those individual microwavable cups of mac n cheese, ramen noodles (chicken seems to be a favorite) and the tubes of drink mixes to put in bottles of water.  i've even sent graham crackers, peanut butter, jelly, the possibilities are endless. 

 

my son watches me pack these boxes and now he wants to move away so he can get some, lol.  he always looks at the bags of stuff i keep in the one room and asks "can i have some of that?"

 

i also have a website where i have ordered individual packages of hot sauce and mrs. dash.  the food usually smells better than it tastes (except p-cola where my daughter said has the best food in the 4 years she's been in).

[Momof3kidz(IT)]

Is there a way to switch this so that the latest blogs are first?  Just curious....

[gsskygirl(SECF)]

I know I hate it... I looked but I don't think there it! 

[CarolP]

Oh Gsskygirl, you're right up my alley. We have had boxers for 20 years. Axl is a black boxer. He's 1 1/2 years old. He is the wierdest one I've had. I really think the breeder may have mistreated him.. we've had him for 5 months. He has.a lot of issues. He's really sweet. When my husband leaves for work, he gets in bed with me. He is my shadow 24/7...

[gsskygirl(SECF)]

poor baby!!  I just love them I've had 4 now... my white 8 1/2 yr old has cancer and the baby is 9mos. I have video of her on FB playing with the garden hose.

 

[CarolP]

Well Ladies, I would say that I think we.may want to look at a Saturday before Thanksgiving. We also need to factor in the Holiday mail crush. Everyone gets busy with the holidays, and people may be on a limited budget. Also, there may be some of the moms who would like to participate and not have the money, so they pass on it. If that is the case, if they email me in private, I will do what I can to help and keep it anonymous.
I'm sure we can pull together as a group so everyone is included. Maybe not put as much in the gift boxes so we can stretch it out.