Navy Nurse asked:


I myself am a former Navy nurse, only off of active duty about 2 years and I still hold the military very near and dear in my heart. I would like to show my support for our troops during the holidays and thought maybe some of you would have suggestions. I have considered collecting donations for care packages at my work (local hospital), but would like some other ideas. Thanks!!

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Blossomo2 asked:


You know the sitch: it’s the holidays, a friend you haven’t seen in awhile stops by, and she hands you a package. But you don’t have anything for her! Do you keep some generic gifts in reserve so that you can avoid this awkward one-sided exchange (how’s that for an oxymoron? “one-sided exchange” hee hee).

What generic gifts do you keep around for this purpose?

I usually keep some Barnes & Noble gift cards around for this purpose. My mom has always had a stash of See’s candy certificates “just in case.”

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MarketingPerson2007 asked:


I work about 20 days a week, probably take 2-3 weeks a year off (unpaid), at a rate of £350 per day. I also claim about £500 expenses each month. I don’t have a pension and I don’t get paid for any holidays. My boss has today asked me to name a permanant price/package, as they really want to take me on full time? What should I request, without me sounding too greedy.?
I work about 20 days a month, probably take 2-3 weeks a year off (unpaid), at a rate of £350 per day. I also claim about £500 expenses each month. I don’t have a pension and I don’t get paid for any holidays. My boss has today asked me to name a permanant price/package, as they really want to take me on full time? What should I request, without me sounding too greedy.?
Sorry, the only change above was I mistakenly put 20 days a WEEK, when in fact its 20 days a MONTH.

Thanks,

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Max Bear 33 asked:


Thru the usps or any other shipper? If it is illegal, could you get away with it? Do they scan packages for contents? Any help would be appreciated. I’d like to send a bottle of wine to a friend for the holidays.
I have already purchased the bottle, so having it sent from a vendor is not an option. Thanks in advance for the feedback.

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~ asked:


Also, is it normal for delivery times from one country to another to be inconsistent?

For example, when I ordered CDs a few times, I got them in like 6-7 days.

Now, for a recent package I’m waiting for, it’s been about 15 days, not including Sundays and holidays.

If it’s shipped on a plane to US, after it arrives where does it go and why does it take so long to get delivered to me?

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Jewel asked:


I got a package in the mail that was outwardly addressed to me (the label on the box) from Amazon.com, but when I opened it, it had a book order for someone else. What should I do about this, how do I go about reporting it, and is there some way I can get this sent to the right person without it costing me anything (I’m on a small income, and can’t afford any extra expenses, especially around the holidays)?
I couldn’t find the information on Amazon support…could you point me in the right direction?

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Gina J asked:


I know you can’t get everything in the BX out there. There are just some things from home you’d like. It’s great getting cookies and cards from little kids for the holidays and all, but what do you really need? For me it was hair moisturizer and serious skin moisturizer. What about for the guys?

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Terie asked:


I’m expecting a package today but I wasn’t sure if it would come due to the holiday. Do they deliver on holidays such as today?
This may be in the wrong forum, but any answers are appreciated. =)
Today is Martin Luther King Jr’s Day
Yes I live in the US. Do they will not deliver today?

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Austin P asked:


well i just recently ordered a cell phone from t-mobile on the 19th [December] & and i was wondering when should it show up?
my cousin said that it usually takes three days if thats true then should it be here on the 22nd? or no because of holidays [christmas]
also when i go to the ups website to track it down it says that status is not working at this time and that it is not available at this time?

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Strictly Business asked:


Ok…. so its been trying lately… we were doing *so* well… then his mood dipped… and it was a week before I heard from him… and then we talked for like 10 min and now its been another week… I caught him briefly the other day because I was sick and stayed home from work. Three days later…. I just want to “up” his mood but finances are so tight… He doesnt want holidays themed packages… just food… power bars and microwaveable items… I want to fill his box but I am having a hard time myself!! I just want him to know that I am here for him (when I was doing better he was getting at least ONE package a wk… one wk he got 3 and TWO were the same day) so maybe I split up the boxes? I want to ease his mind a bit… I guess Im struggling now with ideas Any help would be appreciated

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