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I think most of what I missed were things like you listed...some spices and sauces that I couldn't get there. Plus books...I never had enough books

It sounds like you might have a better feel for this than me. I just send what's requested. For the books, she hasn't asked for any for herself (she always wants DVD's and videos though) but I've made great friends on the book websites sending kid's books for the last 3 years. Also, my S-I-L is always wanting the latest Clancy etc. So, Amazon, ebay, halfbay and others have their address in memory.

Well...her situation is different in that she's a mother and not a teenage kid far from home! I'm trying to remember some of the things Mom used to send me, but most don't apply...like she used to have the younger kids make cards and pictures for me. But that's more something SHE would do for YOU!

I used to get books, videos, local papers, sometimes just a surprise treat that I probably COULD have bought there but wouldn't necessarily have bought for myself (bath stuff or candy, for example), sometimes things to decorate my room and my desk (Mom knew I wouldn't think to brighten the place up, so she helped!), clothing...can't even remember what all. I almost didn't care WHAT she sent, though...just getting a package from home made me feel less isolated.