All of your ideas are good. Add to it a couple of toss pillows from your own home. The blanket off your bed. His own bed pillow. His slippers, his b-robe and pjs.
Certainly crafts from the kids and drawings from the kids to put on the fridge like at home.
send him fresh baked cookies and brownies as often as you can. weekly would be great, when he gets sick of cookies surprise him with the delivery of his favorite type of pizza call a store local to him and get them to deliver it when you know he's in for the night.
Dont forget a photo or two of Fido, and Fluffy.
when you've worn out all else send a freshly laundered pair of your panties that you know he likes. He'll be so imbarrased but pleased.
A cheapo welcome home mat from big lots!! Something he'll see at least twice a day. Refrigerator mags. from your home fridge. Something small from his tool box or tackle box.
A nice new giant bath towel.
A bar of the family brand soap or the liquid you always use.
Pictures of his mom and dad. Copy one you already have so that it's familiar.What can I send my deployed husband to make his living quarters more homey/ comfy/cozy?
I would definitely send the pictures and sheets. How about his favorite treats ( cookies, crackers, snacks ), maybe a soft blanket, or a bottle of your perfume (something to remember you by, wrap it in a couple layers of plastic so everything doesn't taste and smell like it). If you have children have them make pictures or crafts they could send. Get a sentimental card or write your own what ever works. Maybe his favorite one of your nighties. Just make him feel how much you care and miss him.
Ok first off what does he like? You could go get him something to deal with them. I know some people that like to have their favorite sports team hat laying on top of their tv or whatever. Make sure you send lots of pictures and put some in frames of you and him and if you guys have kids. Also just try to remember back to when he said man I really like this {to something you have in the house} then either send him that one or something close to it. I have a yahoo group if you want to email me that sends care packages to the troops ourselves. Let me know if you want us to help you or if you want to join. Thank you.
Sounds like you are on the right track. Just remember that he will probably not be able to bring everything home that you send (they leave tons of stuff behind) so try not to send anything you don't mind him leaving. You might also consider a small rug since the floors are usually not carpeted. Also consider sending him a couple of plastic shoeboxes to keep his stuff in. They help keep the sand out of everything. Also plastic gallon size baggies are good. A nice bed pillow is also great. If you would like more ideas of things to send e-mail me.
Can he listen to music? Maybe an mp3 player with lots of songs, but then he would need batteries. Sometimes having stuff around that you care about just gives you more things to take care of. Good luck.
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