On this Veteran's Day, if any of you would like to remember our troops by sending a Holiday package here is one of many opportunities:
Hi Valerie!
Thanks so much for returning! We got such a good response that Andrew has asked me to forward future mail to his nearby fellow troops.
I am particularly trying to get enough Christmas stockings for them all. Take a look at my blog link below for more info.
Of course, if you just want to send a package that is fine.
For Christmas arrivals we need items shipped within the next week to be sure. So I'm hoping for a few more for Andrew and the troops.
Let me know if you think you can do a few. And may I suggest that you visit my website too. If you submit your email address there you will get alerts (about monthly) of new projects and soldiers.
Here's where you can send your packages. If you decide to do the stockings, just tell me how many as I'm keeping track of how many go to each unit.
David Newell
A TRP 7/10 CAV 1BDE 4ID
APO AE 09382
The guys in this unit need everything! They are in a very remote location. For Christmas the stockings should have lots of fun stuff though, like chocolate, candy canes (small ones don't break as much), cookies, gum, sport magazines, little cans of energy drinks, but also a new toothbrush, small shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant is good. And maybe a photo of your group or family to make it very personal. More suggestions and tips are on my blog.
No home made items (cookies, brownies, etc) can be accepted. No hand sanitizer is allow through the mail.
Be sure to send everything PRIORITY MAIL after November 1st, if they are to receive it by the week before Christmas. FLAT RATE boxes are usually the best price. There is additional information on my blog.
On the Customs Declaration form, under "in case of non-delivery" put Andrew May, same address.
Andrew sent me this soldier and a request for him and his troops.
Here are some ideas of what to write on a note in the Christmas stockings:
Hello and Merry Christmas from _____________________
We received your unit through Andrew May and "Aunt Nancy"
www.auntnancyusa.com
We hope this gift puts a smile on your face a adds a little sunshine/cheer to your holiday... or, Sending this in case Santa can't get fly over clearance....
We are thinking of you and the sacrifices you are making for our country.
A reply is not necessary, but we would like to know this package was received,
and you can let us know of any special requests we might be able to help you with.
Your name,
Group name
address
and email (if you want them to email -- which is more likely than a returned note)
On the Customs Declaration form you will have to list contents. Don't be too accurate.
Example:
Rather than "Snicker bars, Christmas stockings, gum"
I would list:
"sugar bars, red socks, gum"
Thieves won't be as enticed!
I would appreciate help spreading the word about my fundraiser (below) also.
Christmas packages to this Afghanistan unit need to be mailed ASAP as it can take up to 6 weeks for them to receive boxes, even Priority Mail.
THANKS AGAIN!!!
"Aunt" Nancy Simioni
important to note:
Blog:
http://auntnancyusa.blogspot.com/
Things change quickly this time of year. Check my blog often for last minute updates on our Christmas projects.
Fundraiser: for the troops. Purchase a $2.99 greeting card at
www.sendoutcards.com/storefront/simcocards ALL profits go back to free cards for our troops. Thanks!
REAL cards you personalize online, then we print and mail them for you!
WEBsite: if you have not already done so, SUBMIT your email address on my
www.auntnancyusa.com website so you'll get monthly updates on troops and projects.
I'm on Facebook too now: Aunt Nancy USA