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Building the Ultimate Care Package

Lasonja Williams — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:50:00 +0000

Do you have a loved one who is deployed or are you serving overseas and want to send someone special back to your family? You don’t have to stress too much about what to put in your package. We have some tips to make your care package super special. Depending on what part of the world your servicemember is deployed to, they may not have access to some practical items that we take for granted every day. Below is a guide to help you put together the best package ever!

Ideas for the Deployed Member:

Comfort Items:
- Family/Pet Photos
- Artwork
- Letters from home
- Holiday decorations
Food:
- Candy
- Trail Mix
- Granola Bars
- Sunflower Seeds
- Powdered Drink Mix
Entertainment:
- Books
- Pens/Journal
- Magazines
- Puzzle Books
- Deck of Cards
Toiletries:
- Razors
- Deodorant
- Scented Lotion
Miscellaneous Items:
- Air Fresheners
- Command Strips
- Baby Wipes
- Undergarments
- Socks

You can also request care packages for your deployed family members from these different organizations:

If you are overseas and wanting to send a special package to your family back home; consider sending the following items:

Food:
- Candy/Snacks unique to the country you are visiting
- Spices/Seasonings
- Wine
Souvenirs:
- Shot Glasses
- Magnets
- Christmas Ornaments
- Post Cards
- T-Shirts
- Blankets

Who doesn’t love receiving something special in the mail? No matter what part of the world you happen to be in, a care package keeps family and friends feeling connected. Military life can be tough, but we love finding ways to make it easier.

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Personalize A Message To Your Loved One With This Shumsky Pillow!

My Military Savings — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 16:23:29 +0000

Being apart from your family and loved ones is stressful on both ends – yours and theirs. This concept is nothing new to military life though, so military families have to take it with a grain of salt and make the best of it. The most important factor in a successful long-distance relationship, whether with a significant other, child, parent, close friend, or anyone else near and dear to your heart, is reassuring that person that you miss them, are thinking of them, and can’t wait for their return. That is what makes the Hearts for Heroes pillow the perfect addition to any care package!

Now this gift idea is not just for military service members and their families. This personalized treasure can be sent to anyone! A child that has left for college, your best friend that lives thousands of miles away, or to your grandmother that just moved into an assisted living home across town. The recipients appropriate for this Shumsky pillow are everyone, and the reasons to give it are endless.

This high quality pillow comes with a permanent marker to include a personal message with. This could be words of encouragement, praise, a funny joke, or even a drawing. Once your pillow is ordered it will be sent to you for personalization and then you ship it to whomever it is intended for. Christmas is around the corner – this would make a fantastic gift for relatives or friends! Or if you happen to have a spouse that is currently deployed… this is a must-have for them as well. And on the other hand – if YOU are the deployed soldier, this would be a great opportunity to surprise your family at home with something meaningful and priceless!!

Give someone special to you a reason to smile today, and order your pillow at Hearts4Heroes.com now!