Thanks from a Marine Mom

Thank you so much....to all the bakers. You have no idea how happy you all made some Marines who are far away from home.

At this Thanksgiving, we are grateful to all of you.

Laura

More Thanks!!

Barb just received a very nice letter from MSG Jeffrey Garcia. He responded to all who baked cookies and thanked us for "sharing your life with me and my soldiers, and for taking the time to recognize our service to our country and its people". The best was he ended by saying he would be home in 2 weeks, yahoo!!!.

Jennie also received a letter From Jeff that said "The care package was very thoughtful and well appreciated by all of us. Comfort food is always a good thing.
We will be going home soon, so thank you again."

Happy Veteran's Day

Thank you for your service! Veterans know well the consequences and CHOOSE to risk their lives in order to help improve the lives of others less fortunate. God bless each and every one of you.

What to Send

Our mission is to mainly send home-baked goods for our soldiers, but I am often asked what we can send if we have extra space or no time to bake (but still want to send something to our soldier to know they are appreciated).

Here are some suggestions: (Thanks Teresa!)

Playing Cards

Ziploc Bags (to keep personal items dry or sand-free)

Sunflower Seeds, Chewing Gum, Nuts

Spices (crushed red pepper, cayenne, salt, pepper)

Smoked canned sardines, oysters

Cereal /granola bars

Protein power/energy bars

Travel size tissues

Travel size antibacterial

Travel size sunscreen

Hot Cocoa Mix

Powdered drink mix/powdered gatorade

Foot powder

Hand warmers

Icy Hot Patches

Small skinny notebooks or writing paper

Dice

Magazines (non objectionable)

Crossword, Sudoku puzzle books

aa batteries

Ink pens/pencils

PLEASE BE AWARE-IF YOU PUT SOAP (OR SOMETHING LIKE IT) IN A BOX WITH BAKED GOODS- IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BAKED GOODS WILL END UP SMELLING OR TASTING LIKE SOAP. MAKE SURE THESE ITEMS ARE WELL WRAPPED and SEPARATE.