Service members enjoy gifts from home.
Care packages and gifts sent to soldiers serving our country overseas are a great pick-me-up and morale booster. Knowing what to send can be challenging since soldiers often have limited space and they must find a way to get the gift home once their tour of duty is over. Several gift ideas are ideal for soldiers.
Food
Food items make great gifts since soldiers often miss the taste of home. Baking their favorite cookies or sending their favorite snack or candy is something soldiers enjoy and they can share with others. Some ideas include drink mixes, gum, mints, cocoa mix and nuts. Be sure whatever you send can handle extreme temperatures and will not melt if being sent to the Middle East.
Electronic Items
Small items like CDs, DVDs and video games can be sent overseas. Sending the latest DVD hit or their favorite video game can allow soldiers to watch or play with their friends. Many soldiers bring with them or have access to a gaming system, so check with the soldier first to make sure he has a gaming system available. Playing games, listening to music and watching movies are ways soldiers can relax after very long days.
Mementos
Photo books, picture calendars, videos and other mementos from home allow the soldier to feel connected to family and his life stateside. A photo book of a recent trip, holiday or even day-to-day life is a treasured gift. Little items that have meaning are also a thoughtful idea.
Entertainment
Magazines, playing cards, puzzle books, joke items, water guns, sports balls and books are other ideas. Soldiers enjoy playing pranks on one another, so something that can be used for a prank is a great idea. Footballs and soccer balls are great for team sports, and they also build teamwork among the soldiers.
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