Make a military Survival Kit-

These fun kits are made simply by adding all of the "ingredients", printing the list of items and their meaning and putting it all in a bag. These are inexpensive to make.

Military Survival Kit -
• Lifesavers - to remind you that that's what you are
• Single serving of drink mix - "Instant drink" add water and shake, for when you are on maneuvers
• Match - To light your fire when you're feeling burned out
• Smarties - To help you on those days when you don't feel smart
• Mounds Bar - to remind you of the mounds of love & support you have from friends & family
• Tape- To fix things that will not work
• Confetti- To remind you to have fun
• Starburst - To give you a burst of energy on days when you don't have any
• Pack of Gum - to help your unit stick together
• Cotton Ball - to cushion the rough roads
• Rubber Band - To stretch yourself beyond the limits
• String - To tie things together when everything falls apart
• Penny - We all need a little luck
• A Marble- For when you lose yours
• Battery - To give you that extra charge to keep you going... and going.
• Piece of Rope - When you reach the end of yours, this will keep you going a bit longer
• Sample pack of Excedrin - Thank you, I know this job can be a headache
• Paperclip - to hold it all together
• Hershey Hug- to let you know there's always someone on your side
• Mint - because you are worth a mint
• Phone cards- reminder to call home
• Candle - to light up the darkness
• Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches
• Laughy Taffy- to remind you to laugh
• Jolly Rancher - to remind you how sweet things can be
• Map of USA- so you will never be far from home.
• Yellow Ribbon-So you will know you will always be supported till you come home
• Bag- To help you keep it all together

Suggestions:

The post office has an all you can jam in it, flat rate box you can get for free, fill up, bring back and ship for around $8 each with express delivery. It's white - just ask for it.

Send plastic forks and spoons. The package may get x-rayed and a fork or spoon may look a little funny, which could cause the package to be rejected.

Do themed packages and be sure to include ones for the holidays!

When you write a letter, spray some of your perfume on it.
When you send a box, spray your perfume in the box on things.

Send as many boxes and as many letters as possible! Set a date, like every 2 weeks send something or just once a month on the 12th.

Fill up extra space with loose candy.

...and remember, sending ENOUGH TO SHARE (of anything) with buddies is a plus!

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