Anyone, what are some good stocking stuffers to send to the Troops in Iraq please?
952038
How about a letter or two of support  for Christmas ? - something that can use,  but get nothing but hatred by Ebeenezer Liberal
704104
Remember a lot of stuff disappears in the mail to our troops. At least two of the packages I sent to my son never got to him. Be sure to use insurance if you send anything valuable.
1151838
if you want to send his something patriotic go and visit a local elementary school. talk with the principle and see if there is a way he could have a class write little letters or make cards for your friends platoon.  your could send the cards or letters to your friend and he could pass him out to those in his platoon.  i did this for my husband while he was in Iraq.  it did wonders for him, especially since it was from people he didn't know (makes there day basically since there from the little people).\n\na military wife
628174
make him something cute and manly out of the ruined items you can find in the iraqi streets, making something good out of something evil. maybe you can find a broken mirror and some wood and cloth to decorate it with.\n\nan email from family from home or grade school.  a huge cakew/ empty shells for candles.\n\na chorus line of soldiers dancing in drag!
772574
That's great you want to send a care package. If you don't know of any soldier specifically, then I suggest going to AmericaSupportsYou.mil. The link below is the page that give you a ton of different groups you all can pair up with to send it.
918370
some things he might enjoy, like a calling card, a pair of panties you have worn just put them in a zip lock bag you save the smell (guys really like it). and if you are sneaky and he drinks send him some booze but be careful with that. you could also send him porn. don't worry about a turkey dinner if the military does one thing right its make a great holiday dinner.\n\nhope it helps
966686
I'm here in Taji right now and I can honestly tell you it doesnt matter, send anything that come to mind, receiving anything in the mail is the perfect gift, just to know someone is thinking about you and cares. To go with your follow up, its always awesome for you to send extras of whatever or at least two, because typically you live two to a room over here, and you dont know if that person is gonna receieve anything or not. Much better to brighten two soldiers day instead of one........sidenote- if your friends a smoker, cigarettes are always the best gift one could ask for,....wait no, a smuggling of alcohol is even better, Listerine bottles filled with Crown Royal work wonderfully.
505293
Something from the comforts of home. When my brother was in the Navy (pre- 9/11) we'd send him care packages filled goofy crap: cereal (like Lucky Charms or something that he loved as a kid), cookies, gum, candy, all kinds of junk food - that's apparently a hot commodity. Letters, cards, stuff like that. Something that would make him smile from either the sheer hilarity of it or be touched that someone thought to do it. \nGood luck!
709572
My suggestion would be those little holiday throws that the larger department stores like Wal-Mart sell around this time.  They are only $5.00 each, and are a nice fleece blend, come in 5 or 6 patterns and colors.  Or maybe you could give them notepads and pens in a little gift bag.  Or, if you do have a Wal-Mart, in the make up department there are these nice little bath powder plastic cannisters that come in pink blue purple and are only $1.50, they are pretty, smell nice but not overpowering and have a really nice large powderpuff in them.  I'd bet some of those ladies would love something like that.  Bless you for being so kind!
952495
checked the Hersheys web site they had this gift.cute.  try looking at k-marts, targets, and the small gift shops
431282
When I was in Iraq the biggest hits were _anything_ that was home-made.\n\nSmall gadget toys (such as those puzzles you ad to figure out how to open or take apart) were something that we all liked.\n\nAnother trick is to place things in a lot of smaller unmarked boxes.  This way the pleasure of opening the package last longer as I opened every box to see what was inside.\n\nIn reality it does not really matter what you send - the fact that I got a package meant that today was a 'good day.'
203467
Try your local Thrift Shops, Goodwill or Salvation Army thriftshops.  They will re-sell them & most of the time, the money goes to great causes.  Try putting them into a shoebox already decorated (no prices of course) that say "GREETING CARDS".  People are always out for bargains & you're just might be someone's treasure!  Military bases have thrift shops as well & donations are always appreciated!  Thanks for thinking of others!
749569
Go to the dollar store and buy those clear large bulbs and decorate them to hang on the tree with the giftcard enclosed.  Also, my son got a really neat present one time...a gift card encased in a fancy picture frame. I thought that was pretty clever, too!
794983
u gotta know the peeps.  sports-hand barbells orankle/wrist weights sets\nkitchen:  microwave popcorn popper\ngo bring a relative to visit for CHRISTMAS.\n\ngarage/car-tool sets, battery chargers-wallets for car visor.\n\npictures in a silver frame.  silver coins.  a kit to build something.  new golf clubs.  tickets to the nutcracker or broadway play.\n\ntime saving gadgets, new gadgets, airplane tickets to their relatives house.  put yourself in their shoes.  how do they live.  where do they want to go.  \nif money is no object-something from neriman marcus catalog!\nme--i need cash by the tons.  want my address?\n\nand then there's the raymond barone gift.  an engraved silver toaster with all your family names engraved on it. just don't give one to frank and marie.  they want a modern coffee pot.  haha!
820319
Here is a website that contains addresses of soldiers in Iraq and Afganistan. Not all soldiers have internet access. Many of them are out in the middle of no-where. But they deeply appreciate receiving packages. And with Christmas approaching what better way to support our troops than by sending them a box filled with homemade cookies, candy, and small gifts? Here is the website where you can contact our troops.\n\nhttp://anysoldier.com/WhereToSend/
207666
Care packages are really the best! Try and get the name of a contact in her division, they can give you a list of things to send like calling cards, eye drops, lip balm, soap, a favorite candy (not one that will melt!), books, batteries, magazines, baby wipes, etc. They can also know if you need to package it in a certain way. Include as much as you can, there are lots of soldiers that have no one to send them things.\n\nYou could also start her class with letter writing. When my dad was in Iraq while I was in 2nd grade (in the early 90's), we wrote letters every other week I think. He said it really helped keep everyones spirits up to get mail, especially the guys who never had anyone write them.
872905
i only have one. for my husband to come home for Christmas. Hes in Iraq, but i doubt he'll be home. so i guess i would give my kids one and they would wish for the same thing.