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I’m a huge believer in care packages, ask my husband. I think he received one care package every week, filled to the rim with candy, for the entire time he was deployed. His family sent a bunch, as well as friends. Needless to say, he was the Marine you would go to if you wereContinue Reading “The Candy Stealer”
Since my last article got such a great response (thank you!) and we received a lot of wonderful feedback from you, I wanted to continue and see if we can generate even more ideas. When my husband deploys again next year I want to send boxes that will surprise him and put a smileContinue Reading “Deployment Care Packages Part 2”
Do you ever get stuck on what to send to your loved one that’s deployed? You realize the snacks and hygiene are necessary, but the desire is there to add a little something special, some pizazz. I felt that way during our son’s deployments. I realized he needed the practical, but I wanted him toContinue Reading “Fun Care Package Ideas”
The day my son told us he was being deployed, I decided I would be the best “P & P” (prayers and packages) mom possible. The prayers came easily since I had always prayed for my children, but the thought of care packages baffled me. I soon learned there was much more to it thanContinue Reading “Sending Care Packages”