Suggestions?

[skkyechan]

Mom's (understandably) having a hard time with Dad being gone... and I'm having a hard time being so far away! So, even though I'm flying out for Brea's wedding next week, I've gotten the urge to send Mom a care package... Problem is, I'd love to fill it with neat things from this area that will help comfort, calm (because both she and my sister

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[girlie47]

A bottle of Virginia wine. Lots of us can help you out with that.

A framed picture of you and Patrick in front of some ubiquitous DC monument.

A stuffed panda, and the link to the Zoo's website (OMGCUTE!!)

An Eddie From Ohio CD. I can burn you a couple of copies, if you like.

I can think of more, really...

[cheetahmaster]

Old Bay seasoning.

[ammitnox]

Is there something you two used to do together? Like make a particular kind of cookie or something? You could mail her a batch of cookies, or just a ziploc with the dry ingredients, so it's like you're baking together.

[brennye]

Hmm.. I'm not from the area but.. :) I'd make a scrap book of local postcards. With an area to check off if you've been there/if she's been there/if Brea has been there, etc. :)

that or see if one of the local fudge factory type places do long distance delivery. :)