Post by Nancyd021410 on Apr 6, 2010 10:12:22 GMT -6
STEP TWO:
FILL IT:
This is a list of "approved" items to put in the SHOEBOX OF LOVEHAMMERS LOVE PART 2. A Lovehammers HEAVY CROWN CD is a Requirement for these Shoeboxes. During this Campaign, the Lovehammers are NOT charging Shipping cost for the Heavy Crown CD. One CD will cost exactly $15.00!!!!
CANDY:
1. Candy: (Heat resistant)
2. Fruit Breezes: (Throat Lozenges)
3. Twizzlers
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Writing Paper and Envelopes (Most popular with the FIRST Campaign)
2. Pens/Pencils
Post Cards are also great to send in the packages. You can pre-address the postcards to yourself or your organization (THE LOVEHAMMERS) with a note asking the service member to please let you know if they received the package.
You do NOT have to put a stamp on the post cards. The service member can mail them for free back to the states.
DENTAL:
1. Floss
2. Mouthwash
3. Toothbrushes
4. Toothpaste
DRINK:
1. Coffee: (Instant)
2. Coffee Creamer
3. Gatorade
4. Powdered Drink Mixes
5. Tea Mixes (sweet or tea bags)
6. Kool-Aid Bursts- to freeze
FOOD (including dry good, snacks)
1. Sugar packets
2. Bars (Clif or Balance)
3. Beef Jerkey VERY POPULAR last time
4. Canned Fruit (Pop top cans)
5. Cereal (in small boxes)
6. Condiments Packages (ketchup, etc...)
7. Girl Scout Cookies
8. Granola Bars
9. Gum (No sticks)
10. Oatmeal (instant)
11. Pop-Tarts
12. Ravioli (Pop Top cans)
13. Tuna Kits or Tuna in Foil Pouches
GAMES:
1. Board Games
2. Checkers (Travel Size)
3. Chess (Travel Size)
4. Crossword Puzzles
5. Playing Cards or UNO Cards
MUSIC
1. CD Fanny Pack
2. CD's- (Heavy Crown) Can order this CD here at the store.
3. Tapes
4. Other Bands CD's. (New Item) As long as you have a copy of Heavy Crown CD in your box, you may then add another Band's CD to your box.
PRINTED MATERIAL
1. Books (novels, short stories)
2. Newspapers (locals)
3. Magazines
4. Cards to Be Sent Back Home (Leave Blank)
TOILETRIES/HYGIENE
1. Baby Wipes
2. Nose Spray
3. Cold Water Wash (Woolite)
4. Eye Drops
5. Deodorant
6. Feminine Hygiene Products (for female soldiers)
7. Foot Powder
8. Hairbrushes
9. Hand Lotion
10. Hand Sanitizers (waterless)
11. Nail Clippers
12. Q-Tips
13. Razors (disposable)
14. Shampoo
15. Soap or Shower Gel
16. Sunscreen
17. Tissues (Heavy Duty-i.e. Puffs)
18. Toilet Paper (Including Travel Size)
19. Tylenol (Individual Packages)
20. Wash Rags
OTHER
1. Plastic Spoons
2. American Flags (small)
3. Baggies (with zip lock)
4. Batteries (AA, D,....)
5. Bug Spray (Must be packaged in zip-lock bag)
6. Duct Tape
7. Disposable Cameras
8. Flashlights (mini/mag lite, extra bulbs, lots of batteries)
9. Fans (Battery Powered - small - with extra batteries)
10. Fly Strips
11. Fly Swatters
12. Pre-Paid Phone Cards
13. Shoe Insole Cushions
14. Socks (Cushioned) ****
15. Sunglasses (Black - no name brands)
16. Sweatbands (or panti-liners for use in helmets)
17. Harmonicas
18. Kazoos
SEASONAL
1. Canned Turkey and Thanksgiving food items
2. Small unbreakable holiday decorations
3. Christmas Stockings
4. Valentine Cards to Send Back Home (leave blank)
5. Birthday Cards to Send Back Home (leave blank)
This campaign for Shoebox of Lovehammers Love, must contain ONE HEAVY CROWN CD.
**Do NOT, for any reason, or in ANY amount, include food items in a care package with ANY hygiene items or chemicals of any type. If you want to send a care package, make it only food items or only non-food items.**
Please do not expect or require a reply from a soldier. Many times these men and women have other things on their minds. Your best chance to receive a response from the soldier who receives your box is to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with writing paper inside your box. This will make it easier for the soldier to send you a note.
15 MINUTES OF EFFORT:
Ask any questions about STEP TWO here. Have any comments about STEP TWO, please post them here.
Thanks for your Support
The Lovehammers and LH Store
FILL IT:
This is a list of "approved" items to put in the SHOEBOX OF LOVEHAMMERS LOVE PART 2. A Lovehammers HEAVY CROWN CD is a Requirement for these Shoeboxes. During this Campaign, the Lovehammers are NOT charging Shipping cost for the Heavy Crown CD. One CD will cost exactly $15.00!!!!
CANDY:
1. Candy: (Heat resistant)
2. Fruit Breezes: (Throat Lozenges)
3. Twizzlers
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Writing Paper and Envelopes (Most popular with the FIRST Campaign)
2. Pens/Pencils
Post Cards are also great to send in the packages. You can pre-address the postcards to yourself or your organization (THE LOVEHAMMERS) with a note asking the service member to please let you know if they received the package.
You do NOT have to put a stamp on the post cards. The service member can mail them for free back to the states.
DENTAL:
1. Floss
2. Mouthwash
3. Toothbrushes
4. Toothpaste
DRINK:
1. Coffee: (Instant)
2. Coffee Creamer
3. Gatorade
4. Powdered Drink Mixes
5. Tea Mixes (sweet or tea bags)
6. Kool-Aid Bursts- to freeze
FOOD (including dry good, snacks)
1. Sugar packets
2. Bars (Clif or Balance)
3. Beef Jerkey VERY POPULAR last time
4. Canned Fruit (Pop top cans)
5. Cereal (in small boxes)
6. Condiments Packages (ketchup, etc...)
7. Girl Scout Cookies
8. Granola Bars
9. Gum (No sticks)
10. Oatmeal (instant)
11. Pop-Tarts
12. Ravioli (Pop Top cans)
13. Tuna Kits or Tuna in Foil Pouches
GAMES:
1. Board Games
2. Checkers (Travel Size)
3. Chess (Travel Size)
4. Crossword Puzzles
5. Playing Cards or UNO Cards
MUSIC
1. CD Fanny Pack
2. CD's- (Heavy Crown) Can order this CD here at the store.
3. Tapes
4. Other Bands CD's. (New Item) As long as you have a copy of Heavy Crown CD in your box, you may then add another Band's CD to your box.
PRINTED MATERIAL
1. Books (novels, short stories)
2. Newspapers (locals)
3. Magazines
4. Cards to Be Sent Back Home (Leave Blank)
TOILETRIES/HYGIENE
1. Baby Wipes
2. Nose Spray
3. Cold Water Wash (Woolite)
4. Eye Drops
5. Deodorant
6. Feminine Hygiene Products (for female soldiers)
7. Foot Powder
8. Hairbrushes
9. Hand Lotion
10. Hand Sanitizers (waterless)
11. Nail Clippers
12. Q-Tips
13. Razors (disposable)
14. Shampoo
15. Soap or Shower Gel
16. Sunscreen
17. Tissues (Heavy Duty-i.e. Puffs)
18. Toilet Paper (Including Travel Size)
19. Tylenol (Individual Packages)
20. Wash Rags
OTHER
1. Plastic Spoons
2. American Flags (small)
3. Baggies (with zip lock)
4. Batteries (AA, D,....)
5. Bug Spray (Must be packaged in zip-lock bag)
6. Duct Tape
7. Disposable Cameras
8. Flashlights (mini/mag lite, extra bulbs, lots of batteries)
9. Fans (Battery Powered - small - with extra batteries)
10. Fly Strips
11. Fly Swatters
12. Pre-Paid Phone Cards
13. Shoe Insole Cushions
14. Socks (Cushioned) ****
15. Sunglasses (Black - no name brands)
16. Sweatbands (or panti-liners for use in helmets)
17. Harmonicas
18. Kazoos
SEASONAL
1. Canned Turkey and Thanksgiving food items
2. Small unbreakable holiday decorations
3. Christmas Stockings
4. Valentine Cards to Send Back Home (leave blank)
5. Birthday Cards to Send Back Home (leave blank)
This campaign for Shoebox of Lovehammers Love, must contain ONE HEAVY CROWN CD.
**Do NOT, for any reason, or in ANY amount, include food items in a care package with ANY hygiene items or chemicals of any type. If you want to send a care package, make it only food items or only non-food items.**
Please do not expect or require a reply from a soldier. Many times these men and women have other things on their minds. Your best chance to receive a response from the soldier who receives your box is to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with writing paper inside your box. This will make it easier for the soldier to send you a note.
15 MINUTES OF EFFORT:
Ask any questions about STEP TWO here. Have any comments about STEP TWO, please post them here.
Thanks for your Support
The Lovehammers and LH Store