Soldiers, male or female, what would you think of getting this treat bag while you are deployed:?

Groundhog

If I was a liberal I'd respond by saying 'If you support the troops so much why don't you sign up?'

Since I'm not a liberal, I will say that you are doing a wonderful thing and I'm sure they will be very thankful.

I will also leave you with a link to 'A Soldiers Wish List' that has a list of items that are desired and might give you some ideas in the future.

Hal

Regardless of politics, soldiers are human beings, they are away from home, and they are put though things no human being should ever have to experience. What you're doing is a great service to them in no small way. You're letting them know that they are being thought of, which is something that won't be lost on them. I don't see that as going overboard.

For the record, I am not a soldier myself. But, I do know several veterans who served during various wars and conflicts, and I know from what they tell me that getting something like that from home was always a welcome thing, and it usually brightened their day.

jsardi56

Thanks for helping the guys who are standing on the wall. In my honest opinion, if it's edible it will be a big hit. Keep up the good work.

philby

You do whatever makes you happy. Simple as that. I'm sure they don't mind!
"I dont want to go overboard or make it to childish"... might be a bit late for that though, from what you've described...

jenwinlee

I don't think you're going overboard at all. I send a huge package of goodies to my boyfriend every WEEK that he shares with his buddies in the squadron. I think it's awesome that you're looking out for those guys and gals who don't have a lot of support coming from home.

I try to send packages with a different theme every time. I've done one from the dog with scooby snacks and episodes of Emergency Vets on DVD. I sent the makings for burritos for Cinco de Mayo. This week's package was all about baseball with sports magazines, big league chewing gum and cracker jacks! I've got a Disney package planned next.

I know what you mean about it keeping you busy. It makes me feel like I'm doing my part.

Keep up the good work supporting our troops! Hope they liked the 4th of July cookies.

jalopina98

when ever i send hubby a care pack i would include things for the others in his division. He was the only one that had family (spouse/kids) so I made enough for everyone. when he was in school before we were married I would do stuff for holidays for him and his roommate

As You Were 85

i think it's cool i like the idea and it's very sweet of you. I would like it as a treat if i where deployed it would bring my spirits up. I bet your husbands platoon loves it as well. Thanks for supporting us troops keep it up.

usafbrat64

One other idea... we discovered that when you use a small scoop for making cookies that they come out the perfect size for a pringles chip can. Cookies didn't get destroyed quite as much, and what did end up in crumbs was all contained and the guys ate them anyway!!

Get the other wives and kids in the platoon involved as well... make it a monthly event where you all get together and work on the goodie boxes. We do that when the guys from our squadron deploy. It also get the spouses out of the house and meeting other folks in the same boat!

The kids love decorating and coloring bags and cards for the guys, and the guys loved them! Also, you would be amazed at what you might get once you get the word out there that you are sending a box for ALL!

Oh, try sending some silly stuff.... one box the guys got the rubberband airplanes, another month it was super balls. Oriental trading has some great stuff.

Thanks for taking care of the troops!! We have another deployment coming soon, and I'll be doing the same thing!

iendandubegin

of course it's a good idea...r u looking for positive reinforcement? it is a little frilly, but hey...it's sugary food=good food. there are several operations set up to send over gifts (like the link a poster above gave). since this is coming from the wife from someone they know, i'm sure they will really appreciate it and could use the sweets.

jonn449

Liberal or not, what you're doing is fantastic! All politics aside, anything you do like this will bring a smile to a young troop's face and heart!
Going overboard? Only you can answer that one, but from a 27 year vet, you aren't going overboard! I've seen it too many times, a troop that gets very little mail, yet alone a "goodie" box, and it breaks my heart for them. Whenever I'm deployed and get a "care package" from home, I share it with the guys, starting with the poor guy that has little or no family back home.
I live near a large military base, and each Christmas Eve if I'm home, I make a box stuffed with candy, chips, ham sandwiches, crackers, fruit, soda and take to the guys standing duty at the back gates that are out in the middle of nowhere. Can you imagine, in the middle of nowhere, late at night, NO traffic coming or going, and a long time before they get off shift. You should see the shocked looks on their faces....someone else actually gives a damn about them and they are so happy that someone remembered them.
Keep it up, I think what you're doing is great!

lostokieboy

Sounds wonderful. I just finished 16 months in Afghanistan and any mail is good mail and real food is wonderful. I'm sure you are making someone's day.

Thanx for what you do.

Ex Air Force/Navy

Hmmmmm....You're making them happy. A lot of work for you but if it makes you happy "and" you know it makes them happy I say go for it. Overboard??? Never! I promise you they will have a smile on their face.

chris b

I'm sure that everything you do is appreciated. with growing anger towards our governments failures in preventing 9/11, and government cover ups being exposed and realized by more and more Americans daily, its important that our military not be misled and see it as a lack of support for our troops. there are many troops who see America's anger with the president for lies told about Iraq , and mounting suspicion of government cover ups on 9/11 as dissatisfaction with the troops. this simply is not the case at all. i think we should all pitch in to show our appreciation for their service. support our troops!! now for those with a sense of humor, here are a couple funny videos.

Bird's Words

I saw a site that offers great tiems for a very reasonable price -- with free shipping and the option to send the item in a care package

the site was @ http://ccbp.vze.com

Stop and take a look see

Cali_wife12306

Well, I wasn't going to respond since I'm a military wife, not an active member of the military.... But after that guys post I changed my mind. While I agree with some of what he said, It had nothing to do with your question.

I sent stuff to my husband and some of his friends both times they were deployed and they all really liked it. I'm sure you are brightening the day of a lot of the troops (wherever they are) Especially the poor guys, and girls, who don't have awesome spouses like us at home. I hope your hubby has a safe and speedy return. I know what you're going through cuz I went through it too. I don't think you are going overboard, I bet they love it.

Edit: The post I was talking about is gone now. lol

garstar

Dont worry about going overboard. Your a great wife and a good person. Keep sending things. Im sure they really appreciate it!

Lauren W

I think it all sounds excellent! You've actually given me some ideas as to what to send out for my husbands platoon. I've gone to the dollar store and gotten a whole ton of fun little games, water balloons, and some brightly colored little squirt guns. He LOVES them. They have water fights now all the time and they all ganged up on their ssgt today :)

marfy

Each month is a bit over the top, but it depends if this is something that you enjoy doing then hey, don't listen to what i have to say.

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