I received a letter from Joseph Diacheysn.  His (their) conditions have improved dramatically.

You may want to consider adding some local coffee mugs (Roll Tide, I Love NY,etc).   Things do get broken and I'm sure your concact may have the occassional visitor.

The Flat Rate envelopes are $4.95.  There are two different Flat Rate Boxes (FRBs) that ship for $10.35 (one box is 11" x 8.5" x 5.5" and the other is more of a "shirt box" style).  If you use the Flat Rate APO boxes (12" x 12" x 5.5") the cost $11.95 to mail but are APO ONLY.  That's ...

Welcome Sandy from Mississippi!  Your love and compassion will be appreciated more than you know by a soldier on the other end of your package.

I've had packages returned to me while my contact was home for 10 leave for a funeral.  I even had his roommate's name on the custom form as "forward to". Keep the faith!

It worked!  I checked the Wal-Greens flyer and their clearance selection and found nothing that my contact needed.  But I did find Dr. Scholls Gel Insoles, usually $13.99 each on sale 2 for $20.  I admit that I did break down and buy the latest Nora Roberts novel for my use to make the $25.00 minimum purchase to get the ...

I've had packages return when the custom form was marked "Give to Any Clergy" "Give to C.O." and even one that was "Give to SGT (and his roommate's name)".  I hate paying for postage twice.  But its not as bad as wondering WHY the package was returned. On the flip side you will see how good ...

Kohl's emailed me today.  They situation is fixed and pillows are on their way!   

Check your Kroger weekly sale ad.  In the Houston area they have the Kool-Aid and Country Time drink mixes (makes 8 quarts, already sweetened), Colgate toothpaste, Advance Toothbrushes and Reach Floss 10 items for $10.00.  If you send the drink mixes I suggest you stop by the 99 cent store and purchase the small, plastic funnels and ...

I found a wholesale vendor for pillow cases, www.masterlinenscompany.com.  I bought 2 dozen standard Percayle pillow cases for $14.95 per dozen and shipping to APO is $14.95 for the two dozen.  They normally ship FedEx Ground so you will have to put a note in the comment section that it is an APO shipment and must go ...