Posted on Dec 19, 2022
What is a good Christmas gift for a service member/veteran to give to a family member?
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Some of us wait until the last minute to get something special for our loved ones. We are a little unique because our families hold down the home fort taking care of pets, kids, bills, and our homes during all kinds of trainings and deployments. I want to get a good list going of good gifts that we've bought for our military family members.
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Not your choice, but being home for the holidays is probably at the top of their lists.
While I didn't do it, one of the things my CSM did for his kids when we were overseas during the holidays is record a series of videos that his wife played for them on Christmas morning (one for each child).
While I didn't do it, one of the things my CSM did for his kids when we were overseas during the holidays is record a series of videos that his wife played for them on Christmas morning (one for each child).
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SSG Carlos Madden
My daughter has a thing called a "Tonie Box." It's like a padded speaker that you can buy little figurines for to put on top. Each figurine has it's own audio (e.x. telling a story, playing music, reading a book), kind of like it were a CD. One of these figurines allows you to record on it and I thought this would be a great gift for really little kids.
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Depends on where the military member is at Christmas and their rank.
A care package for members deployed overseas specifically tailored to their likes is always appreciated. Send their favorite coffee, baby wipes, sports team t-shirt, foot powder, packaged food, along with greeting cards from family members.
If attending a formal school in the US, a gift card to help with a special treat or gaming cost. Homemade food items. Again, greeting cards.
The main thing is to show the Service Member you care about them.
A care package for members deployed overseas specifically tailored to their likes is always appreciated. Send their favorite coffee, baby wipes, sports team t-shirt, foot powder, packaged food, along with greeting cards from family members.
If attending a formal school in the US, a gift card to help with a special treat or gaming cost. Homemade food items. Again, greeting cards.
The main thing is to show the Service Member you care about them.
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Cash... the gift that's never returned & the one receiving can get what they want.
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