August 19, 2008
Ideas
This Week's Idea - August 2008
BACK TO SCHOOL IN AFGHANISTAN
WHAT TO SEND: Into one plastic zip-lock bag approximately 10x13" (or smaller as long as the notebook fits), please put:
- one 8x10" or 9x12" lined notebook
- one pen
- two pencils
- a pencil sharpener
- a small toy
- a healthy treat, such as a fruit roll or box of raisins
- some large Milk Bones or other non-flavored dog treat for the soldiers' specially trained dogs
Include a thank-you message for soldiers too.
If you'd like to send a treat for the soldiers, please do not send chocolate at this time of year. It will melt. A CD, DVD, box of cookies or other treats would be great.
WHERE TO SEND YOUR PACKAGE:
Nathaniel Allen
PRT Sharana
1/2/203rd ETT
APO AE 09311
SUGGESTED TOYS: Beanie babies, magic slates, coloring books, crayons, markers, watercolor paint sets, small stuffed animals, hot wheels cars, frisbees, small balls, hair bows for the girls.
Please do not send your gifts to Do One Nice Thing to mail.
MAILING: It costs the same as mailing inside the U.S. A customs form needs to be completed at the post office.
Mailing tip: "The US Postal Service has a new, larger Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate Box. Measuring 12"x12"x5.5", it costs $10.95 to ship to an APO or FPO address ($2 less than standard Priority domestic shipping)." - Heather Ward