What are some good items to put in my boyfriends care package to Iraq?

katrinanmitchel

a bible and a family picture,tell him to take the name of Jesus with him

Naples_6

Myself and some other Military wives collect items to send to the troops, and the following list is what they request the most.

Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Hard candy (Chocolate melts before it even gets to them!)
Razors
Shaving Cream
Dental floss
Deodorant
Socks
Shampoo/Conditioner
Gum (Gum is a huge "Want" from the troops!)
Envelopes/Paper
Soap

I know some of this stuff probably isn't what you had in mind for your boyfriend's care package, but they tell us stuff like toothbrushes are a pretty big deal to get. We have also sent homemade and store bought cookies because they don't melt or make a mess during shipping.
I hope this helps a bit.

a picture of you, I've always seen soldiers holding their loved ones pictures.

Nick's Mom

I have sent care packages before and have sent the following:

CHAPSTICK!!! (Tons of them)
Sunscreen
Hard Candy
Leave in Shampoo ( the type you don't need to wash out)
Baby Wipes
Deodorant
Books
Pictures of family
Peanuts
Pistachoes
Love letters (notes)
Snacks

ilovedragonflies6

Oh you must pack his favorite candy. How about playing cards and a favorite book. Send pictures and Cd's (and a player). Or you could buy a small I POD and download your favorite songs onto it for him. Send him some Wool Socks (its a brand) They are so comfortable he will love them!

joey322

magazines, movies, music, socks, toothpaste, t-shirts, underwear, candy (not chocolate...it'll melt), snacks like chips or pretzels or cookies (not melting kind).

letters of encouragement and pictures of you and any friends or family back here that miss him.

this is all i can think of at the moment....my husband spent time in Iraq and these were things he appreciated getting.

take care!

RAWRRR =]

very recent photos, a special love leter, a few items like a special necklace that he gave to you(so that he can wear to remind himself of you and what he has to look forward to when he comes back)

jlauren0923

Hmm I went to my husband with this question...He's a Ssgt in the USMC he said, baby wipes for the days you can't shower, foot powder, magazines, cd's and/or cd player, word puzzles like crosswords and stuff like that and non melting candy...it's hot over there and it turns into a big goopy mess. Also just cards and nice letters he needs your love and support and even though it may take a while for you to get stuff in return keep sending him stuff....he'll really apprciate it ;) Hope this helps and stay strong during the deployment.

I â™¥ Maximum Ride

A picture of you, or his family, or both, food (candy!), maybe a book? I don't know if he has anytime to read, but if he does, send a book!

nimo22

They love to get potato chips and tortilla chips over there, and bake him some cookies and stuff. Don't send chocolate candy because it will melt. If he likes candy send him some gummy worms and stuff like that. TP, deodorant, any personal hygiene stuff is good, except that which leaks (after shave, cologne, etc.) and nothing aerosol. Put together a little photo album with pictures of you, his family and his friends. Go around snapping their pics and also have them write little messages to him. And this is really neat, get a journal. Write to him in it, then ask him to write back to you in it and send it back, then you do it again, you can even tape in pictures or articles. Send it back and forth the rest of the time he is there and when he returns you will both have a nice keepsake to share.

PommyTom

Flight tickets home.

Voting slips with 'Anything but Bush' already marked.

Txfroggy

Toiletries, books,CD's, DVD's (if he has a player) mixed nuts,
anything that won't melt or spoil. Home baked cookies wrapped tightly(so they won't crumble) are a favorite.

rcrespo@sbcglobal.net

My uncle was in the first desert storm and he suggested toilet paper, which he said was in scarce supply there since the locals don't use it.

curious

put things like maybe his favorite sweets or Drink mix powder the kind u put in plain water and shake up and Drink Like Crystal lite
my friends says water gets boring over there or put movies (some have laptops)... or maybe even a journal because im sure they have alot of emotions that might be hard to express ......
favorite shampoos lotions ect

Leogirl0804

How about some of his favorite candy bars or snacks that he can't get over there and maybe some of his favorite magazines.

Shikibeeks

Magazines (Sports mag, Maxim), his favorite snack food, nail clippers, pictures of you (naked), pictures of family (clothes on), bible, cross, love letters.

shelly

a forever flashlight so he will have a light that never goes out,a tourniquet in case he loses a limb to keep him from bleeding to death,prayers , inspirational quotes and a letter telling him how much you love him and how important he is to you to because part of going to war is not just surviving it with you re life,but surviving it emotionally and theres really not much else you can do the army provides anything else he could probably need

I am me!

Letters, choclate (even though it melts they put in in the freezer and eat it anyways, my grandma sends them) dvd's they watch them and trade them with others(none about war or with fighting cause duh something funny, if he likes that kind of stuff). that is all i can think of.

DOOM

extra strength goldbond body powder (not the foot powder)

ggmsixer

FOOTPOWDER,,,,that's the best item you can send him....he's constantly wearing his boots and they get foot problems alot.....foot powder to help keep his feet dry ,,,,they are in their boots 24/7....

tinar92

Have his friends and family, and you write small notes to him then stick them in unsuspecting items in the package(like a love note in the toothpaste box). Put the notes into places that he will open at different times so that he finds them unexpectedly and remembers that he is loved and being thought of at home.

livingfree737

Send him some LOVE lol, write about 30 letters of things you would like to say to him to encourage him, and then tell him to open only one every day. It will be very encouraging to him, and he will feel closer than ever to you... also send some non-perishable food items, I'm sure it gets old eating the same stuff over and over again. And pictures are nice to send as well...

An Inspirational book would be good too, go to www.lifeway.com and click on family, there are lots of great books on there.

You should also get him a comedy book, something that would really make him laugh. Laughter is the best medicine.

Solitary

I have a friend who is over there, I emailed him a while ago and asked his advice so if I can the I will send his reply to you, I mean he will be the best person to ask, he Sgt in the Air Force. and has been ther for about a year now.

Happy1

A picture of you, (not nude, you may regret it later), cookies, candy, soft drinks, CD's, IPOD, magazines, sports illustrated, books, bible, something to barter with, cigarettes, soap, toothpaste, underwood deviled ham!!!, magic shave, oysters, hot sauce, pepto bismal, crackers, chips, prepaid cell phone, phone card, video tapes of his favorite shows, car magazines, cereal, and lots of LOVE, toothbrushes, hand santiser, socks, deodorant, sunglasses.

waterlily3422

Toiletries are the most requested item from my brother who is in Iraq right now. DO NOT send anything that can melt, bc it's hotter than @#$#%$# in Iraq. Daytime temp is hovering 150 degrees Fahrenheit, I kid you not. Does youâ€™re the guy exercise? He may need gym shorts. Family pictures would be greatly appreciated, too.
Btw, Ber, I thank your bf for serving/fighting for our country. I appreciate it.

Kate T.

tissues,deodorant.shave cream ,stationary and stamps,underwear and socks,candy from home and etc

robert d

A pillow case..write a couple things on it..and put some of his favorite perfume on it. If he likes to read...the local newspaper or car/motorcycle trader mag. Take pictures of family/friends and local places and send to him. A couple packs of his favorite goodies..as long as it will not melt. Its still hot here

klovecalistyle

Well anything your boyfriend likes that is in a sealed package and doesn't require refrigeration. I have sent oreos, socks, magazines, pictures, good smelling soap (you would be surprised the things we take for granted that they would love to have over there)

alleniversonzdiva4lyfe

toothpaste
toothbrush
soap
snacks
deodorant

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