What should I get my deployed husband for Christmas?

Candy, chapsticks, magazines, Gatorade powder, razors, hand sanitizer and wipes actually make excellent gifts. Not only will your spouse likely use all these items, but he or she can distribute the extra ‘goodies’ to other colleauges in his or her unit.

What can I send to my husband overseas?

Try including some of the following:

  • Hot sauce (a great commodity to have around, and the convenience of Taco Bell sauce packets are great to have in the field)
  • Water flavoring packets (many places we are deployed are very hot, and we need to constantly remain hydrated)
  • Beef jerky.
  • Slim Jims.
  • Protein bars.
  • Gum.

What do you send someone who is deployed for Christmas?

Here are some military care package ideas that are appreciated by service members: Necessities, such as sunblock, socks, underwear, flip-flops, lip balm and powder. Snacks, including chips, salsa, nuts, cookies, beef jerky, non-melting candy and trail mix in packaging that isn’t easily crushed.

What can I send my military spouse?

Military Spouse Care Package: Date Night

  • Movie rental coupon.
  • Microwave popcorn.
  • Canned soda.
  • Movie candy.
  • Certificate for a local restaurant or fast food joint.

What do you give someone being deployed?

Best Gifts For Deployed Soldiers

  • Family Photo Album.
  • Grass-Fed Beef Jerky.
  • Natural Water Enhancer.
  • Protein Powder Individual Stick Packs.
  • Tactical Multitool.
  • Mechanix Tactical Gloves.
  • Wiley X Slay Sunglasses.
  • Luxury Safety Razor Shaving Kit.

What can you send in a care package overseas?

Care Package Ideas for Soldiers Overseas

  • Snack bars (we send a lot of Moose Crunch Bars)
  • Small, hard containers of snacks.
  • Snack cakes.
  • Cheese crackers.
  • Candy (avoid chocolate)
  • Gum.
  • Sunflower seeds.
  • Nuts.

What do you send in a care package?

Care package ideas:

  • Stress ball or fidget spinner.
  • Coffee (or a gift card to a coffee shop)
  • Water bottle.
  • Healthy snacks like granola bars, dried fruit, mixed nuts or trail mix.
  • Study supplies like notecards, highlighters, colored pens and sticky notes.
  • Candy and chocolate.
  • Chewing gum.
  • Stress relief candle.

What should I give my husband before deployment?

Before deployment, many military couples want to exchange small gifts to show their love and to encourage their partner throughout the upcoming deployment….Pre-deployment gifts for the one leaving.

  • Journal.
  • Matching jewelry.
  • Wallet insert.
  • Open When…
  • A paper hug.
  • Photos.
  • Religious Token.
  • Hidden messages.

What is the cheapest way to send a care package overseas?

If you are sending snacks and hygiene items, the cheapest way to do it is to use the Post Office’s Flat Rate boxes. These come in multiple sizes, but most people use a large because it has the most room. No matter what you put in a Flat Rate box, the shipping price will be the same. For the large box, it is about $16.