Hey,
I have an anniversary coming up next month and I would really like to send DH something. I know there aren't a lot of options, but it seems that there should be something that would be meaningful and relatively easy to get together to send in the next few weeks. For those of you who've spent holidays and special occasions apart, what types of things did you send? Any input is appreciated.
Re: Gift Ideas for Deployed Spouses
I made a tiny book of pictures for my DH for his deployment. I think one of the smallest books shutterfly makes so that when he was out and about he could keep it in a chest pocket and take it out to look at.
I also want to make a cool cell phone cover for him. I know they can't use their cell phone deployed, but I know DH brought his to look at pics and for music. At skinit.com they make cool covers that you can have your own pics put on and stuff.
Make a pregnancy ticker
When DH first got deployed, I bought two travel coffee mugs that can have pictures inserted in the outside (from Hobby Lobby - about 10 bucks each) and decorated them.
For Christmas, aside from the normal Sundrop shipment (sending 24 cans this time), I'm sending a summer sausage gift set, a new alarm clock, a 5-cup PUR water filter pitcher for his fridge, a couple CD's and DVD's that he'll enjoy, a CD with videos of LO, and a couple pillowcases that I used iron-on paper to iron on pictures of me and LO. I'm also shipping some of the smaller items in his stocking so that he can have a little bit of "Christmas at home" while he's overseas. I'm looking forward to seeing his face over Skype when he gets his packages - not looking forward to having to fill out the Customs labels to send it all... those things are a pain!
So there's this boy. He kinda stole my heart. He calls me "Mom"
Voted "Mom of the Year" 2012 Sweetpea Mom Awards
I thought about doing some nice photos,but I'm feeling so self-conscious about my changing body these days that I'm not so sure about that. I try to send him regular photos so that he can see my bump growth, but I don't know about anything provocative. Fortunately, I have a friend who's a very good photographer, so finding someone isn't a big deal. It's just that I'm not feeling at my provocative best to make that happen. We'll see. Thanks again for all the input