Good site - I wanted to add another suggestion in particular for packages sent to women serving in areas where water is limited such as Iraq and Afganistan, but could not figure out how to use your forum. No-Rinse Shampoo and No-Rinse Conditioner work really great, though mostly found I had to order it on-line as few drug stores carry them.

I am so glad I stumbled across this site! I have bookmarked it and will return frequently! Our son is deployed (1st time) and I got some great ideas from your site ~ THANK YOU for building this site for all of the families and all of our soldiers fighting for us!

Has your organization found any govermental agency that will let you send care packages overseas for little or no cost?

What a great and wonderful website Abby! I'm super impressed and super motivated to help out. I'll email you...

Read about your site from America Supports You I struggle with care packages for my husband who looks so forward to packages but doesn't 'need anything' according to him. What a great site! I will certainly be back. http://www.militaryavenue.com/Articles/America+Supports+You-+Care+Package+Site+Provides+Ideas-27749.aspx

Our son is in predeployment and we are active in the FRG for his Company and this site has alot of good ideas that we will share with the rest of the group. He is set to deploy in Jan of 09, so it is getting close. Thanks,

Thanks to you and the team over seas and at home. Windsor Canada

My husband and I lost our beloved son, LCpl Eric A. Palmisano, in Iraq on 4.2.06. In May 2006 we began the LCpl Eric A. Palmisano Care Package Project. We have as of this writing shipped out over 400 Care Packages to our troops in Iraq and Afghan. all in Eric's memory and all with donations from community, our friends and our church. We are so proud of our Troops and this is a wonderful way for us to thank them, as well as great therapy for us - Eric loved getting his Care Packages and we want the Troops to share that feeling also. God Bless You for doing this - we know how much they appreciate our thinking of them. We must never forget they are still over there, fighting and dying for our freedoms. Hugs to all of you, Herb & Bobbie Samme Florence WI Proud Parents of LCpl Eric A. Palmisano, USMC KIA Iraq 4.2.06

Abby- wonderful Web site! Thanks for the huge amount of practical information. I sent it along to my company so they can provide some corporate support to Scott and other employees' family members in the Service. - Lynda

Great idea Abby, Per scotts request i am getting this out thru the shooters i know. We have to go to the range again.

Hi Abby: I'm Meghan's future mother-in-law...had my nephew deployed over there back in 2004....sent boxes then and will be sure to again...best to you and your hubby-this is a great website!!! .Jim says you guys are really great people.....Would love to send mail to Scott if you send his address:) sue

Awesome site Abby!!!

great website with great suggestions! my fiance has just been deployed overseas (first time) and i have sent him a few packages, letters, goodies, etc...but u reminded me of the idea to spray his fav. perfume of mine on a letter!! i'll do that next good luck with your deployment, God bless u and your husband

nice site Abby. I sent care packages when my friend was on USS Saipan. I took up collections at work and we had a bunch of boxes go over and given to the guys and gals! It was very rewarding and a great feeling!

Got a few great ideas already. Thanks. The site is wonderful. A big help.

Great site! I have a cousin and a few buddies deployed!

The site is awesome and such a great idea, Abby! Email me the address of where to send mail to Scott and I will be sure to contribute to the care packages sent to him this year! Love you:)

I love the site Abby, its perfect! I"ll begin putting my care package together today for Scotty! love ya, keep your head up -Megg

Yay, first one to sign the guestbook. I have many friends overseas and had a cousin over there in the beginning. Stay strong!