Support the Troops With anysoldier.com

I started sending care packages to deployed American troops when I first started couponing, and found that I could sometimes get things for free that my own family doesn't necessarily use.  There is an amazing web site called anysoldier.com, where unit leaders can post about the size of their group and things they could use while deployed.  It is so fun to put together packages for the troops and know that they might brighten up someone's day!  

It is so interesting to read about what various people need and want, and to understand a bit about their lives while they are overseas.  I have found that if you include a self addressed envelope and some paper with your package, the soldiers very often will send you a note, which is so cool to read with your kids!  Some leaders even guarantee a picture and note will be sent out to you.

I am posting about this in honor of Memorial Day, but these men and women are out there all the time working hard, so any time you are looking for a project to do with your kids put together a little something, or get a group together and all contribute to a package or two.  It doesn't have to be expensive, just a little something to let them know you are thinking about what they are doing, regardless of the politics:)

www.anysoldier.com