Donna Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 My little brother just left for Iraq the day after Christmas and I'd like to send him a surprise care package. If you have a loved one overseas in Iraq or Afganistan, are there things they like to receive? Anything they miss most? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 My daughter and her husband had different experiences in Iraq, depending on where they were during that deployment. At some places they have pretty much everything in the world available to them, and at other places it is tough to get anything. I guess it would be best to find out which kind of place your loved one is in and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Tbog, Thank you so much for the ideas! Those were perfect! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Baby wipes Cotton swabs Snacks (I would usually do one large care package per month and load it with full-size packages of his favorite snacks, enough to last for one month - chips, cookies, chewing gum, candy, crackers, etc0 Single serve drink mixes (the ones you add to water bottles, like)Crystal Light) Themed packages around the holidays (Easter basket, mini Christmas tree, Valentine goody bag, etc) Playing cards, dice, other small games Drawings, letters, cards, photos, etc. from family members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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