Questionable care package item... - Care Packages

Noel2385 · 10-18-2007, 11:58 PM

Hey everyone! I just had this idea pop into my head this afternoon for an awesome thing to put in a care package when DB gets deployed. You know those icepacks that come in first aid kits that don't get cold until you punch them? Well, if I can get my hands on some of them I thought that would be a really nice thing for DB to have after a long hot day of work. He wouldn't have to worry about keeping it frozen or anything. Has anyone else tried this?

~Stephie~ · 10-19-2007, 12:04 AM

I think it would probably work, just put bubble wrap around them because those boxes can get pretty beat up on their way over there.

I'm sure that would be an awesome thing to send!!!

Noel2385 · 10-19-2007, 12:06 AM

thanks....good advice! I was worried about it exploding or something on the way over, hence the "questionable" part of the post lol but bubble wrap is an great idea!

~Stephie~ · 10-19-2007, 12:10 AM

you could probably fit a bunch of them in a flat rate box and just line it with the large bubble wrap... or wrap them up and slide them in there. It won't cost you and arm and a leg that way because I'm sure those things are heavy!

~Stephie~ · 10-19-2007, 12:10 AM

you could probably fit a bunch of them in a flat rate box and just line it with the large bubble wrap... or wrap them up and slide them in there. It won't cost you and arm and a leg that way because I'm sure those things are heavy!

billysgirl · 10-19-2007, 12:17 AM

woah! good idea!!!

andreacn · 10-19-2007, 12:17 AM

I actully used "fun size" packs of candies, like now for halloween as filler. An also newspaper. Im all about saving money!!

cam45 · 10-19-2007, 12:18 AM

I asked DB about sending those over to him this summer....he said that their medics have tons of those and they can get them when they want. I don't mean to downplay your idea at all, I had the same one and was disappointed when DB told me that. I'm sure you could still send them and he'd appreciate it!

JessicaD · 10-19-2007, 12:18 AM

that should be fine and thats a great idea!

Noel2385 · 10-19-2007, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by cam45

I asked DB about sending those over to him this summer....he said that their medics have tons of those and they can get them when they want. I don't mean to downplay your idea at all, I had the same one and was disappointed when DB told me that. I'm sure you could still send them and he'd appreciate it!

I'll have to ask DB about that...I never even thought about medical having them....thanks for the advice though! This is the first deployment for both of us so it's great to have all you ladies to help out!

10-18-2007, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Noel2385 It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 740 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 35%	Questionable care package item... Hey everyone! I just had this idea pop into my head this afternoon for an awesome thing to put in a care package when DB gets deployed. You know those icepacks that come in first aid kits that don't get cold until you punch them? Well, if I can get my hands on some of them I thought that would be a really nice thing for DB to have after a long hot day of work. He wouldn't have to worry about keeping it frozen or anything. Has anyone else tried this? __________________ *Kelly* Thanks Brentscrystal!!! [CENTER] The picture should read "Navy ex-girlfriend because my exDB cheated on me", but it's still a hot picture!

10-19-2007, 12:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
~Stephie~ Finding my own path! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 22,181 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 8% Longevity: 68%	I think it would probably work, just put bubble wrap around them because those boxes can get pretty beat up on their way over there. I'm sure that would be an awesome thing to send!!! __________________ Every Ending is Another Beginning!!!! "For I know the plans I have for you", Says the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 The cup of e runneth over...

10-19-2007, 12:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Noel2385 It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 740 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 35%	thanks....good advice! I was worried about it exploding or something on the way over, hence the "questionable" part of the post lol but bubble wrap is an great idea! __________________ *Kelly* Thanks Brentscrystal!!! [CENTER] The picture should read "Navy ex-girlfriend because my exDB cheated on me", but it's still a hot picture!

10-19-2007, 12:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
~Stephie~ Finding my own path! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 22,181 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 8% Longevity: 68%	you could probably fit a bunch of them in a flat rate box and just line it with the large bubble wrap... or wrap them up and slide them in there. It won't cost you and arm and a leg that way because I'm sure those things are heavy! __________________ Every Ending is Another Beginning!!!! "For I know the plans I have for you", Says the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 The cup of e runneth over...

10-19-2007, 12:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
~Stephie~ Finding my own path! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 22,181 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 8% Longevity: 68%	you could probably fit a bunch of them in a flat rate box and just line it with the large bubble wrap... or wrap them up and slide them in there. It won't cost you and arm and a leg that way because I'm sure those things are heavy! __________________ Every Ending is Another Beginning!!!! "For I know the plans I have for you", Says the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 The cup of e runneth over...

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10-19-2007, 12:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
billysgirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,237 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 47%	woah! good idea!!!

10-19-2007, 12:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
andreacn How did I get here? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Camp Lejeune Posts: 11,974 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 66% Longevity: 50%	I actully used "fun size" packs of candies, like now for halloween as filler. An also newspaper. Im all about saving money!! __________________

10-19-2007, 12:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
cam45 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 587 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 46%	I asked DB about sending those over to him this summer....he said that their medics have tons of those and they can get them when they want. I don't mean to downplay your idea at all, I had the same one and was disappointed when DB told me that. I'm sure you could still send them and he'd appreciate it! __________________ "I miss you when I'm sad. I miss you when I'm lonely. But most of all, I miss you when I'm happy."

10-19-2007, 12:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
JessicaD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ca Posts: 333 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 37%	that should be fine and thats a great idea!