Care Packages

Okay, I have heard that a few of you that read this are preparing to send Dominic packages.  I want to share a couple tips.  First of all, if you go to the post office you can find Flat Rate Boxes.  There are two sizes and they are free.  You can take as many as you need.  Also while you are there pick up a stack of customs forms.  They usually have these in the lobby also.  Those of you that used to send us packages in Iceland and England know what these are.  Its a white form about the size of half a sheet of paper.  You must fill one of these out to send things overseas.  I much prefer filling them out at home than at the post office, so I keep a stack at home.  So  you have your flat rate box and customs form.  Fill the box with whatever you intend to send Dominic.  It does not matter how much the box weighs, it will only cost the flat rate (provided you use a Flat Rate Box).  I believe the flat rate to send to military is $10.95.  This is a great thing!  

A few ideas for a care package:

wet wipes

snacks

beef jerky

powdered drink mix

treats

toiletries

home baked anything

magazines

travel size games

cough drops

candy

Remember that most of these things will get shared with the whole team.