FRG Leaders

For Soldiers serving in the oft-oppressive heat of Iraq or Afghanistan, one fun idea for a care package is a "Beat the Heat" collection. 

Start with tucking tissue paper or cellophane in various colors of blue, silver, or white into your care package box.  Feel free to decorate with 'cold' themed stickers, too (snow flakes, ice cubes, water drops, etc.).  If you have children, they can add paper snowflakes to the box.

Next, look for some of these items to complete your "Beat the Heat" box. 

Unscented, non-greasy Sport sunscreen

Sport lip balm with SPF

Water flavors like Propel or MIO

Dentyne ICE or Ice Breakers Ice Cubes gum

USB or battery-operated personal fan

Personal mister like this one from MISTYMATE

Disposable "Cool Off" towlettes

Rubik's Ice Cube game

Hockey Ice Dice game

Supersoaker Arctic Blast Water Blaster



Movies like: 2012 Ice Age, Cool Runnings, Cool Hand Luke, Ice Castles, The Ice Storm, The Cutting Edge, or Ice Age

You can Google "ice" or "cool" to find book titles to send as well.  I like to try http://www.amazon.com/ and see what they have; there were lots of book options there! 

Here are a few more fun ideas to add to your "Beat the Heat" box ...




The Chilly Pad^® provides an innovative way to cool down while enduring outdoor heat and/or high levels of physical activity. Perfect for anyone engaged in sports or work, the Chilly Pad is made from a hyper-evaporative material that retains water while remaining dry to the touch. When wet, the towel begins to evaporate and cool, providing cool, soft comfort to the user. When it stops cooling (about 1-4 hours, depending on conditions), you simply re-wet the towel in hot or cold water and wring it out. Within minutes, it's cool again. It's also machine washable, and comes in its own storage container for years of reliable use. Handy size: 27" x 17"

Enjoy!