The basic theme of the stocking stuffers? Foods that Make John’s Life Less Boring. John is the first person to say that he is thankful for the food he eats at the DFAC; still, it can become monotonous to always eat at a cafeteria (and eat the same basic foods) day after day.
The solution? Trader Joe’s!Trader Joe’s is one of my favorite places to shop– especially for slightly off-the-beaten-path items– and it was perfect for a shopping spree for John’s care package! I thought including alternate salad toppings (like crab meat, clams, tapanade, salsa verde, and bruschetta) and fun surprises (fig butter, cookie butter, and the coolest thing ever– a combination sugar, chocolate, and coffee bean grinder that I imagine John will use on everything from coffee to oatmeal) would make things a little less boring. As for non-edibles, John got sudoku puzzles, stationary, new flannel PJs, and a DVD of A Christmas Story.
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This looks like a great gift! You loaded him up! And how wonderful that R&R is coming up! I hope that he has safe travels on his way to you and that your reunion is soon. Merry Christmas!*
Thanks, Amy! Merry Christmas to you, too! :-)
Great idea! Thanks for sharing it, and so glad you had a good Christmas! :)
Thanks, Julie! I hope yours was amazing, too!
Aww I love this care package! It’s so sweet. And, that’s exactly what someone downrange would want. I’m excited he will be home on leave soon.
Thanks, Jane! Me too– it’s been almost 7 months since we last saw each other. Much, much too long!
Thanks, Kristin– I’ll be stopping by your blog in a minute!