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A hometown-themed care package, much like other care packages, is a great way to send fun reminders from a familiar place and keep military members connected to family, friends and their community during deployments. This gift-giving adage – “something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read” – is a great [...]
Yes, I know it’s only mid-August, but I noticed several bright red leaves on my maple tree this morning. Since the best care packages are usually planned in advance and shipped with plenty of time to spare, now might might be a good time to talk about autumn-themed care packages. There are 3 good themes [...]
Starting today, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will no longer allow lithium batteries or any products containing lithium batteries to be shipped to APO, FPO or DPO addresses. The new rule applies regardless of the size, quantity or watt hours of the lithium battery. This means the shipping of all electronics containing a lithium battery, [...]
Veterans United Network’s Christy Lewis breaks down some of the best ways to make the perfect care package for your soldier.
Military spouses and families are constantly trying to send a little piece of home to their service member while they’re apart. Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show your love and send a piece of home by making homemade or personalized care packages. Here are eight crafty-yet-simple ideas to get you started:
Making care packages is a great way to show your spouse you care, regardless of whether you craft a valentine or collect some of their favorite items from the store. It’s a super way to feel connected to your spouse. Remember that medium size packages (under 15 lbs) typically ship in about 14 days, but [...]
Being apart from your spouse during deployment is one of the difficult realities of military life. The holidays can be unfortunate reminders of their absence. But there are ways to keep your deployed spouse involved in your holiday traditions and make the season family-oriented. Here’s a look at five options:
Holidays are hard when you spend them apart from the ones you love, especially with all the traditions of Christmas. Packaging up Christmas and sending it overseas may not replace holiday times together, but it can help ease some of the emotions and maybe even be a little fun. In addition to restrictions and guidelines, USPS [...]
During deployment service members will tell you there is nothing better than receiving stuff from home! I tend to send tons of letters and get the first few care packages off without a hitch… then I am at a loss of what else to send. While my spouse assured me repeated packages with the same [...]
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