Care Package Ideas for Deployed Soldiers
I came across a couple of goodies that I am going to include in Mike’s next shipment of goodies. I know that they are not in the hottest season in Iraq right now, but I imagine there are days that are still very warm (not to mention all of that stifling gear they wear!)
With no further ado, allow me to introduce you to Jelly Belly’s new creation called Sport Beans!
Net candy weight 5 oz.Get energized with your favorite flavor of Sport Beans® jelly beans in this convenient box. It contains five 1 oz. bags of Lemon Lime Sport Beans. Hand them out to your workout partners or save them for yourself for your long runs or rides.
These little jelly beans taste wonderful (they are not too sweet, and they have a nice tang similar to Gatorade). The beans come in lemon-lime, orange, and fruit punch. They cost $4.69 for a package of 5 or a 24 pack of the orange for $22.50 (on the website) and if you order $50 or more you get free shipping. From what I can tell they do ship to APO addresses. For more information visit their SITE.
Every year we all get stockings. My mother in law and I buy for everyone else, and then the two of us exchange with one another. This year I was trying to find something other than candy to put in the guys’ stockings. They all wanted some healthy stuff, and Bryan and Nate are runners. So, they got some of the beans, and then they got some of this power gel. This would be great stuff to carry in a pocket in case you are going to be in the position of needing an extra pick-me up in the middle of a long run or a long shift. Here’s what the Power Gel website said about its product:
Power Gel is fast fuel for intense activity…convenient and fast acting. Power Gel acts fast because it is easy to digest, even under extreme stress. Although it is fast acting we like this gel because it is low in simple sugars (18% simple / 82% complex carbs). Power Gel is a good choice if you are using lots of gel over an extended period of time.
Power Gel is high-octane fuel to blast you through the wall. PowerBar PowerGel is a concentrated, carbohydrate gel that delivers immediate energy for the endurance athlete. Twenty-eight grams of simple and complex carbohydrates give you the extra edge you need to blow through the last mile, the last lap, the last push. Plus every drop of PowerBar Power Gel also contains electrolytes. Think of it as a 110 calorie tail wind.
Easy to dispense. Easy to consume. Easy to digest. So when mind over matter isn’t cutting it, squeeze out PowerBar Power Gel for the fast blast of energy you need in an instant.
Other features:
28 grams of carbohydrates per serving (1.4 oz. serving)
- antioxidant vitamin C & E
- electrolytes
- key branched chain amino acids
- non-caffeinated, caffeinated and double caffeinated flavors
Power Gel - $21.60 per box(24 packets per box)
They come in 9 different flavors. For ordering information visit their SITE. I did not see any information on their willingness to ship to APO addresses. Just call them if you are interested.
Also, Archer Farms (yes, Target brand… they get more free plugs from me than my own kids!) has a wonderful array of great trail mixes in the Target Stores. They also make a great all fruit roll that is chewy, yummy and organic! Check them out too. Best wishes and happy shipping!
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