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.