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Comment by cheffiona on March 30, 2011 at 5:43am

wow ladies thanks for all the great suggestions i have to run to store thismorning Ill try and pick up some of the things you have suggested although B has never asked for the drink mixes I will throw some in the next package.  Never thought of magazines either ill pick up one of her favs!  thanks again for some great ideas. Im not usuallyon this time but B just sent text to cell and was on for like 5mins and then off to bed lol of course its now early morning and Im wide awake lol  Thats ok i dont mind being awakened from a deep sleep! lol Although the cats think Im getting up and getting them breakfast "not" lol

Comment by RDRPP on March 29, 2011 at 11:27pm

My husbands shop has a coffee maker. Just make sure they have filters when you send coffee. I also sent creamer just in case.

Comment by navynana on March 29, 2011 at 11:15pm

gatorade makes the "to go" individual size of drink mixes. Got them at Target. Costco has both nuts and assorted fruit and nut trail mixes. They are really good. Also  lots of selection of protein bars there. incluidng Cliff bars. Mrs. Fields makes individual wrapped cookies. They will stay fresh. Question?? they can't get coffee on the ship? do you send instant?  Thanks all.

Comment by cheffiona on March 29, 2011 at 11:04pm

@RDRRP did not think of gum have to get some for next package Bs hubby's downloaded a ton of books to her iPhone but last time spoke to her she had not finished one book lol and she loves to read as soon as she gets her writing materials im sure letters will flow lol especially to those family members who do not have Internet. Anymore ideas of anything to send our sailors would be appreciated. Well have a good evening / morning.

Comment by Elane on March 29, 2011 at 10:53pm

I haven't heard that we can't send stuff that has been cooked with eggs or milk..like cookies but melting is an issue with some stuff.   I wouldn't send something homemade that is creamy like frosted cupcakes.   But I think cookies is okay, I've heard that they don't like pork products sent to some areas but I don't go into that much detail on a customs label that they actually know ingredients.

I'm looking to make some more brownies or a bread in the jars that I posted the link to in the discussions soon. Brownies in a jar survived last time.   Keep in mind the ship is made of metal and even in the SD area it's hot in the ship, the postal employees are NOT gonna keep anything cool for anybody.  and they don't have refrigerators available to store stuff in..keep this in mind when you send stuff.

Comment by RDRPP on March 29, 2011 at 10:50pm

I have sent ramen noodles, coffee, candy, dvd's, video games, gum, etc. I just mailed my hubby's 4th care package off yesterday! :)

Comment by Elane on March 29, 2011 at 10:48pm

this is a link to an eagle nest but I'm not sure this is the one that was previously mentioned..   not sure this one has hatched yet.  but I could be wrong.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/decorah-eagles   there are some commercials on this one ...

@kab do you have a link to the one you talked about?

Comment by cheffiona on March 29, 2011 at 8:26pm

@ccnavymom  I have a recipe that I use and I post all my recipes to  www.grouprecipes.com  and under cheffiona  I have one for Oat Bars and Cranberry Date Bars and they are yummy!  I am making a couple of batches next week some for us some for B and filling an order for a friend!

Comment by kab on March 29, 2011 at 8:03pm

    FYI- On the Alcoa Davenport Works site they have a live feed to a Bald Eagle Nest.(it's next to their building on the Mississippi River) The 2 eaglets hatched this past weekend - they are gray 'fuzz' balls. The parents are Liberty and Justice. Both are quite attentive to their new eaglets. The same pair had 2 eaglets last year at the same nest. It's very neat to watch - beautiful birds !!

Comment by cheffiona on March 29, 2011 at 7:56pm

@ Elane L  thanks for the ideas for filling the cracks!   I also sent in the box yesterday peanut butter but forgot to add the crackers lol maybe someone else will have crackers and they can share the pb!!  Iknow one of Bs favs is also homemade jalapeno bread so Im gonna make a small loaf and vac seal it and see how it fairs, she just loves that stuff!!   Anyone has any suggestions for homemade stuff to send please post their ideas would love to hear!!

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