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Themed Care Package Ideas for US Military
C 2004 Army Wife Talk Radio
Movie Care Package:
- Movie (DVD or VHS)
- Microwave Popcorn (or already popped if they don't have
access)
- M&Ms
- Doritos
- Cracker Jacks
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Twizzlers
- Cookies (Oreos and Chips Ahoy)
- Ruffles Chips & Dip
- Hot Tamales
- Nachos (Tortilla chips & cheese)
- Make a "Now Featuring" Movie "Poster" on your computer and
add it to the package
Get Well Package:
- Puzzle
- Chicken Noodle Soup Packets
- Gourmet Tea Packets
- Cold Medicine
- Crackers
- Inspirational "Get Well" Quotes
- Goldfish
- Dole Fruit Cups
- Get Well "Pills" (candy coated mints)
- Get Well Card
- Chapstick
- A&D ointment
At Ease Package:
- Glow in the dark yo yo
- Crossword Puzzle Book
- Silly Putty
- Deck of Cards
- Ritz Bitz
- Pringles
- Cookies
- Twizzlers
- Cheetos
- Cereal Bars
"Scruff" Care Package
- Razors
- Baby Wipes
- Chapstick
- Shaving Cream
- Deodorant
- Mouthwash
- Lotion (if soldier is female step it up a notch and do
something SPA line)
- Foot Powder
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Soap
- Big Fluffy Towel
- Toilet Paper
- Shoe Polish
Comforts of Home Package:
- Small Bottle of Febreeze
- Candle
- Snuggle Dryer Sheets
- Phone Card
- Blanket (A nice comfy one)
- Glade Stick Ups
- Pair of Slippers or Cozy Socks
- Hot Cocoa or Coffe
- Decorative Coffee Mug
- Pillowcase with your perfume/cologne sprayed on it
- Book on Tape
"Big Kid" Package:
- Squirt Guns
- Silly Putty
- Silly String
- Whoopie Cushion
- Funny Face Eyeglasses
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Crayons & Color Book
- Jacks
- Marbles
- Balloons
- Frisbee
- Football/Soccer Ball (mini)
- Hacky Sack
Holiday Themed Packages
Fill any package with holiday themed ideas and use things
like tissue paper, balloons, confetti etc. to decorate it!
Bath Package
- Gel eye-pack
- Shower Gel
- Shower Flip-Flops
- Aroma therapy oils
- Scented candles and holders
- Pumice stone
- Washcloths, scrubber or loofa sponge
- Back cleaning brush
- Relaxing music on CD or cassette
- Rubber ducky
Write Home Package
- Note paper or cards
- Envelopes (choose a variety of sizes)
- Letter opener
- Nice Pen or Pencil
- Address Labels
- Address Book
Sports Theme Package
- Favorite Sport Magazine
- Taped TV or DVD of favorite sport
- Cheetos
- Popcorn
- Personalized Mug
- Cookies
"A Day At Home" Package
There are several variations of this package. The idea is to
replicate a day with you. First, you'll need a camera. Take
pictures of each thing you do. Use your creativity here are
a few ideas:
We woke up (take a picture in bed) and ate breakfast (take a
picture eating cereal) and then took a shower (take picture
in towel). We started the day off by doing some yard work
and mowing the lawn (take picture mowing lawn). After our
work, we had lunch (take picture with lunch). Then we
colored pictures - or threw around a football etc. (take
pictures doing activity). We all ate dinner together (take
picture having dinner). We had a full day so we were tired
when it was time to set down and watch our favorite TV
programs (take picture watching TV). Later we snuggled up in
our jammies (take picture in jammies) and had a nighttime
snack (take picture snacking). We love you very much and
miss you! (send picture of kiss goodnight)
Now take all of your pictures (referencing above) and send
them with "treats"
- Pillowcase with cologne/perfume sprayed or maybe a decorated
one
- Several small boxes of cereal or cereal bars
- Shower Gel or Shampoo or even a towel
- Grass Clippings in a baggie or dirt from backyard (strange
but reminds them of home)
- Color Books or Football
- Lunch Snacks
- New Pajamas
- Popcorn
- Recorded TV show or movie DVD
- Hershey's Kisses
~June 2005
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Tara Crooks is the site owner and talk show host of
http://www.ArmyWifeTalkRadio.com Tara's journey with the
military began in 1998 when she and her husband CPT Crooks
PCS'd to their first duty station, Ft Hood. Since, she has
earned a profitable living by building a great Army wife
internet talk radio resource. She is a PROUD Work at Home
Mama & Army Wife.
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