Just so you know...

Shannon023
Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
edited October 9 in Chit-Chat
you've only got 48 more shopping days till Christmas. :bigsmile:

Happy Thursday! :smile:
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  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    you've only got 48 more shopping days till Christmas. :bigsmile:

    Happy Thursday! :smile:
  • peej76
    peej76 Posts: 1,250 Member
    I'm almost done!!!!.....I think?
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    I'm almost done!!!!.....I think?

    :noway: What the..????

    :angry:

    I'm far from it. :embarassed: :ohwell:
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
    It don't matter if there was a 100, we are so broke this year that Christmas will be pretty slim on the present side. But we will be with our family and that is what really maters. I sure wish my house would sell, that would help things out a lot.
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:

    Hand made quilt or blanket would be a nice gift, for goodies you could put some non-melting candy.
  • bethany169
    bethany169 Posts: 23
    Boxes usually got to me within about 7 days but I was at a big base, if he's at an outlying post, it might take longer. I got homemade cookies a couple of times and they always held up just fine. Just make sure you pack them well so they're not crumbs when they get there :)
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:
  • age1389
    age1389 Posts: 1,160 Member
    I've heard that hard candies and chapstick were on the top of there lists cause of the weather? Not sure if that's true anymore.....


    -Adrienne:heart:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:

    Is he in barracks or does he have his own space??
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:

    Hand made quilt or blanket would be a nice gift, for goodies you could put some non-melting candy.

    I am sending a blanket this week in his Thanksgiving box.

    I also have a tiny tree to decorate....and he'll get a stocking.
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:

    Is he in barracks or does he have his own space??

    He has mentioned that he'll be in a trailer with another of his group.
  • age1389
    age1389 Posts: 1,160 Member
    I'm almost done!!!!.....I think?

    That's crazy:noway: I don't start till after Thanksgiving! But good for you:drinker:


    -Adrienne:heart:
  • jimswmn
    jimswmn Posts: 1,350 Member
    you've only got 48 more shopping days till Christmas. :bigsmile:

    Happy Thursday! :smile:

    Thanks. I'm half way done.
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:

    Is he in barracks or does he have his own space??

    He has mentioned that he'll be in a trailer with another of his group.

    Maybe a nice framed picture of you would help boost his spirits. :wink:
  • peej76
    peej76 Posts: 1,250 Member
    I'm almost done!!!!.....I think?

    :noway: What the..????

    :angry:

    I'm far from it. :embarassed: :ohwell:
    Thank God for lawaway lol!!!
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:

    Is he in barracks or does he have his own space??

    He has mentioned that he'll be in a trailer with another of his group.

    Maybe a nice framed picture of you would help boost his spirits. :wink:

    I am getting some photos with my kiddo....
    I was thinking of doing some....special...classy retro pin up pics this spring/summer (depending on weight loss) for before he comes home. Too much? Weird? I am close to talking myself out of it.
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member

    I am getting some photos with my kiddo....
    I was thinking of doing some....special...classy retro pin up pics this spring/summer (depending on weight loss) for before he comes home. Too much? Weird? I am close to talking myself out of it.

    Those retro pics are cool!!!! Go for it!!! :drinker:
  • Mishy
    Mishy Posts: 1,551 Member
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:

    Hmmm. A photo of you dressed up for Christmas and other photos from home, a t-shirt with his favorite sports team, a phone card, a homemade bookmarker, a couple of magazines...I'll keep thinking and let you know if any more ideas come up.
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    He isn't allowed to have any civilian clothes, at least not at this time.
    I HATE pics, but I am sucking it up and doing it for him....
    He isn't really into sports much....
    He likes guns...but that wouldn't go over well.
  • loreeb18
    loreeb18 Posts: 1,221 Member
    you've only got 48 more shopping days till Christmas. :bigsmile:

    Happy Thursday! :smile:

    Luckily my daughter is only going to be 3 1/2 months by Christmas so my husband I decided to just get her a toy and an outfit this year. We're just going to buy a new camera as our gift to each other. So all we have to shop for is our niece and nephew. So I can procrastinate for a couple more weeks. :laugh:
  • ms61840
    ms61840 Posts: 29
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:

    Is he in barracks or does he have his own space??

    He has mentioned that he'll be in a trailer with another of his group.

    Maybe a nice framed picture of you would help boost his spirits. :wink:

    I am getting some photos with my kiddo....
    I was thinking of doing some....special...classy retro pin up pics this spring/summer (depending on weight loss) for before he comes home. Too much? Weird? I am close to talking myself out of it.

    Not weird at all! Go for it!! It would be cool to do black n white. Also, not sure how old your kiddo is, but have you thought about getting a smal voice recorder (some Hallmark cards have them) and including your kiddo singing a song or saying a poem from school or something like that? Of course, a nice message from you, too! He could take it out and feel and instant connection with you guys whenever he is feeling homesick or lonely.
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:

    Is he in barracks or does he have his own space??

    He has mentioned that he'll be in a trailer with another of his group.

    Maybe a nice framed picture of you would help boost his spirits. :wink:

    I am getting some photos with my kiddo....
    I was thinking of doing some....special...classy retro pin up pics this spring/summer (depending on weight loss) for before he comes home. Too much? Weird? I am close to talking myself out of it.

    Not weird at all! Go for it!! It would be cool to do black n white. Also, not sure how old your kiddo is, but have you thought about getting a smal voice recorder (some Hallmark cards have them) and including your kiddo singing a song or saying a poem from school or something like that? Of course, a nice message from you, too! He could take it out and feel and instant connection with you guys whenever he is feeling homesick or lonely.

    The pics were an idea of another military spouse...the place I'd get them done is in CO Springs...they kind of "specialize" in it.... I am talking my brother into going to make sure I don't get lost or stolen.
  • peej76
    peej76 Posts: 1,250 Member
    Thanks Shannon!
    I have to have a box headed to Iraq by Nov 21!
    Any ideas what to put in it!?!?
    I got movies, game, cards, book....... I worry about "goodies" because that is a long time for them to hold up. :grumble:

    Is he in barracks or does he have his own space??

    He has mentioned that he'll be in a trailer with another of his group.

    Maybe a nice framed picture of you would help boost his spirits. :wink:
    Yep get some nice sexy pics done up!!!
  • Ezzie
    Ezzie Posts: 665 Member
    Think 'art' ...think best (favorite) body part...you gotta have some part that could be done up in sepia (a warm brownish) or B&W.... The curve of the back of your neck, shoulder, cleavage...just one part. Ankles in sexy shoes. The Picnik site does wonders, change colors, soft focus, all kinds of neat stuff. Even if the whole picture is too curvy for your taste I'll bet he'd love a hint....

    Shoot, you want some help PM me and we'll see what we can come up with.

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  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Think 'art' ...think best (favorite) body part...you gotta have some part that could be done up in sepia (a warm brownish) or B&W.... The curve of the back of your neck, shoulder, cleavage...just one part. Ankles in sexy shoes. The Picnik site does wonders, change colors, soft focus, all kinds of neat stuff. Even if the whole picture is too curvy for your taste I'll bet he'd love a hint....

    Shoot, you want some help PM me and we'll see what we can come up with.

    YAY!
  • TexasAngelBeth
    TexasAngelBeth Posts: 315 Member
    While i was deployed I liked/loved getting a box filled with notes and things from back home... as for goodies... no matter what you send he will share... its just the way we all are.
    I had chocolate chip cookies make it ok at this time of the year...skip the breads and cakes they seem to die in transit. We got a box of Hostess cupcakes and things... awesome trading material :)
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Bah Humbug :grumble: I can't even afford to buy everyone candycanes or cards this year :sad: :sad: Ya know, with the fiance being laid off n all....But that's ok...it's not all that Chrismas is about...:drinker: Family, Friends, and :drinker: ...:laugh: Even though we wont make it up to OH to see the family, some of them plan on coming down the week before or after so I'm excited :drinker:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Bah Humbug :grumble: I can't even afford to buy everyone candycanes or cards this year :sad: :sad: Ya know, with the fiance being laid off n all....But that's ok...it's not all that Chrismas is about...:drinker: Family, Friends, and :drinker: ...:laugh: Even though we wont make it up to OH to see the family, some of them plan on coming down the week before or after so I'm excited :drinker:

    Well you & the fiance can spend a lovely day exchanging......:bigsmile: :blushing: :smokin:

    kisses....angel4.gif
  • MFS27
    MFS27 Posts: 549 Member
    I heard on the food network that Almond Roca was originally made to ship overseas because they fill the canisters with nitrogen in order to keep the candy "fresh" for long periods of time. I know I LOVE Almond Roca - the stuff is yummy!

    I also 2nd Ezzie's idea. I just love the black/white pictures - maybe have a sheet draped around you, and leave your back bare and have the picture capture your face in profile with your nude back - that would be some motivation for him, lol! They have places that specialize in this stuff and they can show you different poses, etc.

    Sounds like fun - I want to do this too!! LOL. Christmas is coming up....
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Bah Humbug :grumble: I can't even afford to buy everyone candycanes or cards this year :sad: :sad: Ya know, with the fiance being laid off n all....But that's ok...it's not all that Chrismas is about...:drinker: Family, Friends, and :drinker: ...:laugh: Even though we wont make it up to OH to see the family, some of them plan on coming down the week before or after so I'm excited :drinker:

    Well you & the fiance can spend a lovely day exchanging......:bigsmile: :blushing: :smokin:

    kisses....angel4.gif

    Yeah....Kisses :smooched: :drinker: :devil: :bigsmile: :smokin:
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