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I am not sure how I feel about this.

Shhhh, I'm not supposed to be corrupting you.
Also, beer is gross.

Hey I have a question. My guy gave me an address to send his things to over in iraq but the zip only has four digits ... is that right or did he forget to add in a number?

And if I just used the four he did give me, would he still get a package if I sent one? Granted it's not supposed to just have four x.x;

He told me himself it was right but I just want to make sure ... I know maybe it's a dumb question but it's just odd to me and I get paranoid about little things like this. xD

My FRG sent me a list of themed care package ideas, I just found the e-mail. Some of them are goofy and kind of obvious, others are really cute. I hope this helps some of you.

"Surviving the Sandstorms"
Eye wash, Nasal spray, Chapstick, Bandana, goggles/sun glasses.

"Laundry Load"
Laundry soap ('sample size' or Tide tablets kind), Fabric softener sheets, clean socks and undershirts, febreeze

"Lotta Java"
Tea, Cocoa, Coffee singles, creamer, sugar, International Coffee tins, cookies for dunking in coffee

"Thanks a Million!!"
Things that may "seem" expensive. Ex: Grey Poupon; electronic game of "Who wants to be a Millionaire?".

"Hang in There!"
Stuffed animal monkey, Banana bread, Banana chips, Banana pudding (the kind that doesn't have to be refrigerated), Monkey's in a Barrel game, card with a monkey on it.

"Day at the Beach!"
Sunscreen, beach towel, beach snacks, flip flop sandals (shower shoes), aloe vera gel, volleyball net and ball, beach ball, etc.


"Medicine Cabinet"
Aspirin, band-aids, Neosporin cream, A&D ointment, cold medicine, alka seltzer, Rolaids, etc.

"Staying Healthy"
nutrition/health bars (ex: Powerbar, Tigers Milk, Myoplex), vitamins, Nutrigrain bars, Gatorade or other sports drink (to stay hydrated)

"MRE/Mess Hall Survival Kit"
restaurant size condiment packs of: bbq sauce, mustard, ketchup, mayo, relish, salt. Pepper, taco sauce, ranch, cheese in a can dip, etc.




"Correspondence Carton"
notebook paper, stationery, pens, pencils, stickers (Good for Daddies to stick on letters to the kids), envelopes, address book (filled out already of course), camera (with a note to send back once it is full).

"Action Heros"
Powerbars, squirt guns, Red Bull drinks, small Army figurines, comic books, Gatorade, Red Bull drinks, etc.

"To Be A Kid Again"
Silly string,bubbles, small bouncy balls, hacky sacks, brain teaser toys (rubix cube, etc), deck of cards, dominoes, slinky, Frisbee's, Pez w/ dispenser, Nerf balls, sand box toys (pail, small shovel, etc).

"Bathroom in a Box"
TOILET PAPER!!! (the soft stuff), razor refills, foot powder, bars of soap, fresh, clean, soft wash cloth, travel size shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.


"Ruck Sack Snack Pack"
packed full of your loved one's favorite snacks. For example: Doritos, M&M's, nuts, chips, dips, crackers, jelly beans, beef jerky, gum, Cup of noodle, EZ Mac, etc.

"Breakfast on the GO"
multigrain bars, instant oatmeal cups, small boxes of cereal, pop tarts, Hostess donuts, oatmeal to go, Otis Spunk Meyer muffins, cocoa, coffee, koolaid, etc.

"Tube O Tasties"
Just as something different send a package in a tube instead of a square box. Make sure the parameters are acceptable though.


"Stress Reliever"
Back scratcher, bubble wrap, yo-yo's, bubbles, squeezy tension ball,etc.




"Sloppy Kisses"
Since we know chocolate melts over there.
send a bunch of Hershey's kisses. Bound to be "sloppy kisses!"


"I'm Nuts About You"
Peanuts, cashews, pistachios, peanut butter cookies, any candy or cookies with nuts in them, Nutter Butter's, Peanut Lover's Chex mix, Fiddle Faddle with peanuts.

"Rock On" or "Charlie ROCK"
pop rocks, music cd's.

"Chili Today and Hot Tamale"
hot tamales (candy), small cans of chili, red pepper flakes (like the ones at pizza parlors), salsa sunflower seeds, Cajun flavor Pringles, Spicy chex mix, Boston red hots, peppered beef jerky, taco bell hot sauce packets, Extreme Doritos, chili powder, nacho cheese sauce in a can, Tums/Rolaids, Jalapeño Ritz.

"This little piggy went to the sandbox"
Foot Care Kit: foot powder, Dr. Scholl's boot inserts, foot lotion, foot file (Pumice Stone and wand file), fresh, clean socks, toe nail clippers, scrub brush, odor eaters for shoes/boots, foot soaks (such as a plastic pan or a Dr. Scholl’s foot bath)

"How do you eat your OREOS??!!"
regular Oreos, peanut butter Oreos, double stuff Oreos, low fat Oreos, chocolate filled Oreos, chocolate covered Oreos, holiday Oreos.

"Muchos Gracias Nachos Supreme"
Doritos &/or Fritos &/or any corn tortilla chips, Mexican Velveeta, salsa (wrapped in bubble wrap), small can of olives (don't forget the can opener), bean dip or can or refried beans, nacho cheese dip, small can of green chilies, jar of jalapenos (wrapped in bubble wrap), taco seasoning, small paper plates or bowls (so they can make their nachos), taco sauce (especially easy are those condiment packets from Taco Bell), You could also send the sauces from the various Mexican dinner kits (they also have tortilla's in those dinner kits that are sealed so they would probably get there without molding or drying out), Taco Bell Nacho Supreme kit.

"Sweet Tooth"
Nerds, Gummy Bears; Laffy Taffy; Bubble Gum; Tootsie Rolls; Lollipops; (any candy that won't melt)

"Pamper Party"
(Ladies)- Feminine hygiene products, shampoo/conditioner, hair barrettes and scrunchies, facial scrub &/or soap; facial mask, lotion, shower gel, loofah, razors, facial moisturizer, tweezers, nail care kit, toner, special facial products (alpha hydroxyl, eye cream, etc).

(Gentlemen)- Facial scrub, body wash, after shave lotion, wet wipes, nail clippers, razors, loofah, etc.

"Congrats on your promotion"
congratulation party favors; all your loved ones favorites snacks; sparkling cider (wrapped in bubble wrap of course); etc.

"For the Fisherman"
Goldfish crackers, tuna to go with crackers, canned smoked salmon, cans of sardines, gummy worms, Go Fish card game, Field & Stream magazine, electronic fishing rod game, Sponge Bob Square Pants stuffed toy, etc

"Say CHEEEESE!"
Disposable cameras, cheese dip, doritos; cheetos, cheese nips, cheez its, better cheddars, velveeta, etc

"Kick Back & Relax"
Dominoes, playing cards, magazines, books, music cd's, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, word searches, hand held electronic games, squirt guns, water balloons, bubbles, hacky sacks, Nerf balls, board games (Axis & Allies, Clue, Trivial Pursuit, etc).

"Christmas in July"
wrap everything in Christmas wrapping paper,
peppermint flavored hard candies.

"Italian Stallion"
Italian cheese Ghardetto's, Pizza-licious Pringles, Pepperoni pizza Combo's, small Boboli pizza bread, pizza sauce (for dipping Boboli); canned Ravioli, spaghetti, lasagna, etc.

"American Classics"-
Pez with dispensers, Cracker Jacks, Lifesavers, Necco Wafers, Pop Rocks, Nerds, Good & Plenty, Candy Necklaces.

"Deployed on Thanksgiving"
canned turkey, instant mashed potato cups, hard breadsticks, gravy in a jar (wrapped in bubble wrap), Hostess apple pies, small can of corn (or other veggie), something special to cheer them up on such
pictures from home, magazines, tape recorded tape, small scrapbook, etc.

Just add USA to address, make sure on the customs form to mark "return to sender" in case the package can't be delivered to him.
Other then that, just copy his address as he emailed it.

books
travel games (you know like a tiny version of battleship or chess or something)
gameboy games
pictures
balloons
candy (hammonds candy that makes this great backpacking chocolate that won't melt in high heat those are great!)http://www.hammondscandies.com/backpackers-chocolate-p-137.html
home made trail mix
dvds
favorite stuffed animal (my boyfriend wanted his teddybear)
a shirt or something that smells like you.
a video you made of yourself (kinda like a letter in movie form)
something to make them laugh.

My SO hasn't been deployed yet, but he's getting ready to go to AIT and I promised to send him care packages.

I had a soldier I wrote to a while back and I sent him a couple packages. It's fun when you send them themed ones for the holidays. I sent him a package for Halloween with a bunch of candy and popcorn balls in it. I put some puzzle books and decorated it with a bunch of stickers and fake spiders and stuff. He loved it. The same idea works for all Holidays.

On a fun note, my aunt sent my uncle a pair of sexy panties sprayed with her perfume when he was in Iraq. He loved it. He hung them on his bed and all his buddies were jealous. xd