Care Packages

I've started gathering the things I need to get some care packages over to the Marines in Iraq/Afghanistan in time for Christmas. This morning, I visited the post office and got some boxes and the forms I'll need to ship them and I also went to a used-book store and bought several books that I hope they like. I asked the owner if she had any suggestions on what I should get them, and she ended up giving me a discount on the Ender's Game series, because it's being sent to the military. How awesome is that?

So far, I've requested four addresses, but I need to stop because I can barely afford to send stuff to those. My shopping list at this point is sunflower seeds, candy, snacks, powdered drinks, beef jerky, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soap. Not all of the groups requested everything, but I think I might get enough for everyone, just because. I'm sure if they don't need it, they can find someone who does. I'm also going to get sandwich bags for each so they can divide the snacks, seeds, etc. up into individual packs (it'll be cheaper to buy bulk), and hopefully a vacuum-sealer of some sort so I can send the food with the soap. If anyone has any other suggestions on what I should get, please let me know!