katshe Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I am going to donate 32 bars of soap to our us troops.I made some soaps that didn't quite turn out the best and I thought maybe I could donate them to the troops instead of just packing them away to use myself. I added some tea to the soap to change color and it has a hint of tea smell along with the scent...when I used it I didn;t get the tea smell just fo scent and it was nice. I didn't want to put them up for sale in case someone was not going to like that tea smell in the background Do you think it is a good idea to donate this batch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 If it were me I would donate locally to the women's shelter. They'd need it more I think and would be happy to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I think its a great idea, I know some troops that were over there and they are always in need of daily supplies and always welcome a package as they can get pretty down and depressed over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) It is definately a very nice thing to do, but you might want to do as Candybee says and donate locally. I have done several combat tours and we were constantly getting packages from many sources (at least this last go-around, not so much in Kosovo, Bosnia, Desert Storm). The VFW, base MWR's and FRG's, and many schools, groups, etc. would send us things we could use (as well as alot of things we didn't really need, but the thought was appreciated). In fact, my last tour in Iraq we would get 150 boxes at a time for our company (135 soldiers). It was a bit of an overload.It is definately a great thought, and I thank you for all the troops still overseas. But I think the unique nature of your products would be better appreciated locally. Again, thank you for thinking of our troops overseas.Cheers,SteveNow if you made chewing gum that would be another story. We could never get enough gum. It was great for the long combat patrols, but did tend to get a little gritty, LOL! Edited February 23, 2011 by Wessex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katshe Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) Lots to think about. thanks to all and well chewing gum? never thought about that. Well the soaps are all mens scents so maybe womans shelter wouldn't mind...hmmmm Edited February 23, 2011 by katshe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I know there are homeless shelters that are geared toward men as well. I know here in my city we have a Salvation Army run shelter that is all men in addition to the VA shelter. Both would be more than happy to get gifts like these. Either that or check with your local social service organization. I am sure they would have plenty of suggestions of groups that could use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevershanda Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 All of use I'm sure have causes that are close to our hearts, so if the military is close to your heart then go for it! another idea would be to half military, half local.Shanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOOdY_Girl Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I think your idea is very sweet and if that is what you wanna do, then do it . There is nothing better than a little something to remind them of home. My only concern is keeping in mind the time it will take to ship out there (they may get it fairly quick, however there are those times when care packages get mixed up in the shuffle) thus resulting in an ooey gooey mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I was told at one time that we're not supposed to send anything scented... don't know if it's in fact true, but might want to check on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katshe Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 I was at the site and checked thru the list. didn't see any reference to not sending scented items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 We received lots of personal hygiene stuff and much of it was scented (Irish Spring soap, etc.). We were never told that we could not have scented items sent to us (just booze, drugs and...pornography, LOL).Cheers,Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 That's good to know! I was told it had something to do with being out in a combat zone and not using anything that could give away their location. It was probably an "urban legend" type thing...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) It was probably an "urban legend" type thing...lolNope - not an urban legend ... just a different type of war. Going back to the Viet Nam era, troops were sent out on patrols in heavily foliage. A whiff of Old Spice was extremely out of place and a give-away of someone's location. It was more of a close-combat situation.Today there is no doubt when troops in the area so there is no need to "blend in" with the surroundings. Of course there are exceptions, I'm thinking Navy Seals and some Recon patrols.During Desert Shield/Desert Storm and the early days of the Gulf War we recommended that spouses only send things that were easily identified as being commercially made and factory wrapped. This was for troop safety. Guidance may have changed. Edited February 24, 2011 by Judy, USMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Nope - not an urban legend ... just a different type of war. Going back to the Viet Nam era, troops were sent out on patrols in heavily foliage. A whiff of Old Spice was extremely out of place and a give-away of someone's location. It was more of a close-combat situation.Today there is no doubt when troops in the area so there is no need to "blend in" with the surroundings. Of course there are exceptions, I'm thinking Navy Seals and some Recon patrols.During Desert Shield/Desert Storm and the early days of the Gulf War we recommended that spouses only send things that were easily identified as being commercially made and factory wrapped. This was for troop safety. Guidance may have changed.Thanks Judy! That makes perfect sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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