Jen_Lada's Blog

While standing outside Lambeau this morning, photojournalist Suzanne and I met a Green Bay resident who wanted to make sure he was first in line for the snow shoveling opportunity. His (very) early arrival gave us the chance to make small talk and he told us he was a soldier home from Iraq.

I remembered the Valentine's drive our station is doing with FM 106.1 and asked him to tell me some things that the soldiers would really appreciate receiving from the States.

Here are some of his suggestions:

Magazines - all kinds

Crossword puzzles, Word Search and other game books, UNO to help pass the time

Socks, Foot Powder, Baby Powder, Baby wipes

Batteries - AA and AAA (Rechargeable with chargers if possible)

new CD's or DVD's

Newspaper articles on their favorite teams from home town newspapers

Toothpastes, toothbrushes, Chapstick

Mini footballs, Hackysacs, Dice/Dice Cups

Letters are always appreciated.

Hope these suggestions help.