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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Blogs Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Multimedia Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Road Cams Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend October 7, 2006 Since You Asked What is the best way to send homemade goodies to military troops overseas? My son, stationed in Afghanistan, is begging for my special Christmas cookies, but I want to make sure they get there in one piece. -- Ana M., Medford To make sure your cookies are more than crumbs upon arrival, follow the advice found on www.anysoldier.com , which encourages wrapping goods "like Godzilla will handle it, because he will." Military moms who have already charted these waters agree that lots and lots of bubble wrap is key. Nothing should move if you shake the package. If adequately cushioned, however, cookies should stay fresh and yummy in just plastic containers with layers of wax paper between them, both moms and soldiers say. A November 2005 Mail Tribune story advised using disposable containers such as GladWare and only packing one kind of cookie per container so the flavors don't mix. Even more important, don't pack non-food items in a shipping box containing food, even if you believe each item is sealed airtight. Snacks easily take on the flavor of chemicals in bug repellent, deodorant and other toiletries once the box lingers in transit for a month or so. In addition, a customs form is required for most mailings to overseas troops. For detailed information, contact a local post office. And neither the post office nor the military can guarantee an arrival date, which is generally about two weeks. So if you want to make sure those cookies arrive in time for the holidays, start planning now. Send questions to "Since You Asked," Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by e-mail to [email protected] . Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Trunks, Footlocker Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Casinos Canada Cord Blood Banking Discount Hotel Reservations Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Men's Clothing Debt Help New Hampshire Primary