Melissa D. Package

I am not done yet but I wanted to post it before we moved onto the next challenge. I have 2 cameras, photo album, taggie and a stuffed frog for Lily. I have a teether, blanket and socks for the other children. I still need Jelly Bellies and choclates for the nannies. I ordered the "book" of questions and I need to write my letter. I have a box but I think it is to small, so I will need to find a larger box. My plan is to use Bleesed Kids to translate my letters and I will also send my pacakge to them and they will deliver it for me. I have a taggie blanket and a frog for home so if we don't get those back it will be OK. Thanks for everyone's ideas, this was so fun!!

Jennifer K's Care Package

Here's (most of) our care package:Pictured are:
camera 2-pack
baby's family photo album (referral photo will go in the window on the front)
labels for photos (they are ready, but not stuck in yet because we are missing a couple of photos)
2 bags of Jelly Bellys
4 small boxes of Frango chocolates
"taggie" blanket that I bought on Etsy (sooo cute!)
fleece blanket that we got from one of our secret pals
a bunny lovey
two sleepers (on sale for $10 at Gymboree!)
4 pairs of baby socks
rattle

Missing from photo:
letter to orphanage director (not finished)
baby questions book (not here yet)

I've bought three boxes so far - one of them seems a little smaller than a shoe box and the other two seem bigger. I think I want something around 14x9x6 , but so far haven't found one that size. Anyway, what this really means is that I haven't done a test pack yet and don't know how much of this won't fit. If there is a space problem, I'll pull out the fleece blanket and the "taggie" blanket.

Bib Clips

These look great and looks like they might save lots of money in the long run! No more spending money on bibs and disposable bibs! Find them here at Kipiis!

Sophia's care Package

OK so I have been obsessed with this challenge. I think I have everything and probably more then what I need/want to send to Sophia's orphanage once we know where she is.

The first picture is an over view of everything including the box.
The overview

The second is a picture of just the things I am sending for Sophia
A soft Blanket, a teething toy, a soft doll, and a photo album with pictures of me and Riz , my mom, in-laws, and her nursery. There is a spot on the front of the album for her picture.

The Third is the things I am send for the other children in the orphanage..

2 sleepers, 2 packages of socks, a package of linking rings, a teething toy, a set of play keys, and 3 small rattles.

The fourth are the things I want to send to the nannies. I will buy something appropriate for the director once we know if it is a male or female.

1 package of hard candy,1 bag of, Hershey Kisses, 1 package of Peppermint Patties, 1 bag of Ghirardelli chocolates, 5 lipsticks and 5 nail polish
The camera X2

2 disposable cameras

The last is the letter I am sending. I will also be sending the list of questions that Jennifer put on the group...

So now my challenge is to get it all in the box... LOL...
The LETTER

Cool Travel Gadgets

I found some really cool travel gadgets pn this blog. Go to it to read the full post. Click on the Links below to see the gadget!

RoboForm2Go - a handy USB drive loaded up with all my passwords for every site that I log into, protected behind one master password. Any Internet cafe, I’m surfing just like I would at home, without leaving cookies behind.

Packing Cubes - I’m going to be on a boat for about a week of the trip, in a cabin that will not exactly be sprawling. These will help me find my socks and underwear.

Whoomp Earbuds - Sure, those Bose noise-canceling headphones are nice, but they’re the size of a football helmet. I just stick these puppies over my iPod earbuds and suddenly everything sounds fantastic.

Monster Outlet to Go - I will be generating lots of good karma in places where electrical outlets are scarce.

Orbit MP3 Speaker - Yeah, this is kind of extravagant for someone packing light, but I’m going to be in a cabin on a boat, so it’ll get a lot of use. (And is not very big, after all.)

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The Cost of Luggage

"You’ve probably already heard the news that United plans to start charging the majority of its customers $25 for the second piece of checked luggage on domestic U.S. and Canadian flights. You can check out their new policy here. This comes as no surprise to airline insiders and follows the “successfully introduced” industry-wide reduction of individual suitcase weights to 50 lbs/23 kg from 70 lbs/32 kg. While many issues surely factor into this move (increased handling due to security concerns, lost/misplaced luggage rates, corner-cutting on staffing), airlines cite the rise in fuel costs for the need to start charging you more. It is estimated that this change will save/earn United over $100 million per year. "

"When it directly impacts your pocketbook, are you more conscious of how much you pack? The idea behind these additional fees is largely a textbook lesson in rational economic decision-making. Nevertheless, these two airlines with their completely different business models also have radically different reasons why they’re charging you for the handling of your suitcase. "

"United is banking less on deterring passengers from carrying a second suitcase (which it will undoubtedly do for some fliers, resulting in airline savings for luggage handling costs, fuel costs and improved lost/misplaced luggage rates) and more on the continued heavy packing habits of many Americans, earning an extra $50 for each round-trip purchased by 1 in 4 vacationers. For those who absolutely must have that second bag (heading to college, moving in general, Christmas gifts, whatever), a $25 fee is still likely to be cheaper than the shipping costs for a 50 lb suitcase."

This info came from nobudgettravel.wordpress.com

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http://www.giorgiadanette.blogspot.com