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What do you send a Japan sailor for Christmas?
Does anyone have any thoughts on that topic? I don't want to send anything big because they have to bring it home. She already has all of the toys to keep herslef occupied like an iPad, PSP, GameBoy, iPod, Kindle and Nintendo DS. I know that I can send her games and/or gift certifictes for her Kindle, but I was hoping for something different. Any thoughts? (quickly)
Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Dianne C on
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I just sent a box to Japan yesterday. I bought sea monkeys, playing cards, canned ham, ready made vacuum packed pizza crust with jar of sauce and pepperonis and package of parmesean cheese. None of it was in the refrigerated section so I figure it will be ok in the mail. Cherry chocolates, tuna/cracker snack boxes, an xbox game, eye shadow, silly putty, ear muffs, tic tacs, mini m&ms, ibuprophen, digital thermometer, mini christmas tree, box of 35 christmas lights..... and it all fit in one box! Cost me $30 to mail it yesterday. Better hurry or it won't get there for Christmas. And... write down everything you put in there because the PO makes you list it on a customs form. GOOD LUCK! Fun fun.
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Permalink Reply by katrina on
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There's some great ideas in there. Thanks! My daughter still hasn't recieved the package that I sent in August so I'm pretty sure that she won't get her Christmas package any time in the near future. Either that or King Neptune decided that her package was his toll for all of the travel time across His ocean!
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I just sent my son some homemade cookies, popcorn balls, candy, a rag ball, and some money. I was unsure whether to send a check or cash... He asks for cookies from home, so I think anything that reminds them of home will be treasured.
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Permalink Reply by Momnbama on
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Hi jody.. Im Carla from alabama.. My son is in california now, but leaves tmw on dec 1st for sasebo. He is just 18, I am having a hard hard time.. Im hoping you can help me with what to send him and support of any kind. my son will be living on many different ships there because of what he is doing. please write back and lets chat ok. im so needing someone to help me thru this and him going so far away... thanks
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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When sending packages, add the last four digits of their SSN behind their name. This way, if the package goes astray, it has a chance of catching up to them. You wouldn't believe how many duplicate names there are in the Navy!
Katrina, she may get that package yet.
The good thing about food and snacks are they can be shared. Little Christmas decorations can be fun too, or noise makers and silly hats for New Years. Hit the dollar store so these things are disposable.
Do not send money in the packages. They will have trouble depositing a check. Gift cards may not be a good idea, they can't always be used in Japan or on base. If you really want to send money, either transfer it directly to their account if you can, or put a prepaid credit card in a card, first class mail. Do NOT send more than you can afford to lose if it falls in the ocean (or is stolen). Cards and letters, being lighter, often get to the ship when packages are delayed. One trick is to mark the card "Photos Do Not Bend" so if anyone feels the card, they won't think there's a monetary card in there. And stick in a few photos too.
The dollar store is great for girly gifts, nail files and so on. Never send nail polish! Even if they can't use what you send, they can gift it to their shipmates. I have fewer ideas for guys, sorry! Socks are always useful, but don't send too many at once.
Don't worry if you can't go all out. They get it.
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Always send Priority USPS. When I give money, I just send a deposit directly to the Navy Federal Credit Union.
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If you use the Post Office flat rate military box you can pack it full of stuff, up to 70 lbs and it costs less than $13.00 to send it.
Anything little is always appreciated by the sailors. Just getting a package from home is like Christmas all year round.
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Permalink Reply by tesla was right on
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Im going to put some photos on magnets for his locker--silly family photos!
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