When you love someone who is on a military deployment, things get rough. Missing them day in and day out, you wait by the phone hoping they'll call and long for the afternoons when a slightly-frazzled email hits your inbox so you can read it over and over again. Whether you're a military spouse, girlfriend, family member, or friend — sometimes the easiest way to cope with that feeling of missing someone you love is to channel your energy elsewhere. A great way to harness that energy? Making care packages, of course!
Putting together care packages can be fun for everyone involved, and putting a smile on your serviceman or woman's face puts a smile on your face, too. For some inspiration, check out these 10 awesome military care packages that any soldier would love:
What are some things you usually send in a care package? Do you decorate the boxes, too?
Fourth of July Fun
America, for the win! These are some intense decorating skills! All that's missing is some tri-color red, white, and blue cookies.
Independence Day Treats
Mouth. Watering. Need. Treats.
Young Love
The box isn't even filled yet, and still, this care package is fantastic. You know this is something he's going to keep the entire time he's deployed near his bed.
Junk Food Heaven
Looks like Dad is going to be the lucky recipient of some junk food. Clearly, his caring kiddos know what he's really missing in Afghanistan.
Cookie Heaven!
Holy cookie overload! This boyfriend is a lucky guy to have a girl who loves to bake back at home. So are his friends, I'm sure.
Spot the Watch
The decorations are cute and the candy looks delish, but see that Nike sports watch in there? Something tells me he's gonna love that!
A Piece of Texas
This care package creator deems this the ultimate gift for a soldier missing Texas while in Afghanistan. Heck, I'd appreciate that package up here in New York, too!
One Lucky Dad
That absolutely adorable picture of his son in the corner … totally priceless!
Family Photos
Anyone would smile opening up a box and seeing those three pictures of that adorable little boy and his plaid shirt. This is one military mom who knows how to decorate!
'Angry Birds'
Now THIS is creativity. How cool would it be if she had themes for all of the care packages throughout the entire deployment?! I can see it now: Disney, Tom Cruise movies, new album releases … the options are endless!
