Care Package Ideas: Comforts of Home

When deployed far away, Soldiers can really miss all of the comforts of home. Sending a few items to make your Soldier more comfortable in his 'home away from home' is one way to show your support. Here are some ideas for enhancing their living space.

Dorm Bedding Set: Dorm-Room-In-a-Box: Comforter, Sheet Set, Mattress Pad, Pillow, Towel set - Navy Red - Twin XL 10 Pc SET

This is a "Dorm" Bedding in a Bag set, complete with Twin XL comforter, sheet set, mattress pad, pillow, and towel set. Most Soldiers can utilize bedding provide for them, but finding a neutral bedding set to send is an easy way to boost morale and make sleeping a little more comfortable.

This "Sleep Better Iso-Cool Memory Foam Pillow" adjusts to body temperature and will help keep your Soldier cool at night. A good pillow can go a long way to ensuring your Soldier gets the quality sleep he needs.

This Cool Mist Humidifier by Crane provides moisture for dry cough, sinus irritation, and dry skin. It can also relieve congestion from allergy and asthmatic type symptoms.

Home Dynamix Area Rugs: Tivoli Indoor Outdoor Rug: DT520-450 Charcoal Black

An area rug can catch (some of the) dust from the outdoors and provide a comfortable reminder of home.

Stacking Wire Storage Cubes - Set of 4 in Silver

Easy to ship, easy to assemble storage cubes are the perfect place to organize military gear and personal items in your Soldier's living area.

A digital photo frame filled with snapshots of loved ones is the perfect way to keep your Soldier feeling the love from home.

A battery-operated lamp can be handy for late-night reading, writing letters, or catching up on emails.

Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic Automatic Spray Kit, Fresh Scent

Battery-operated air fresheners can help your Soldier's living space smell a little more like home.

Senseo 7810 Single-Serve Gourmet Coffee Machine, Black

If your Soldier is a coffee-lover, this single-serve coffee maker by Senseo is a must.

I hope this list sparks some ideas for you to help your Soldier feel more at home while he is away. I would love to hear YOUR ideas, what you've sent, and what your Soldier loves to receive!

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