Wish List

Below is a list of suggestions if you feel so inclined to send a care package my way.  Before you start stuffing goodies into boxes though, please pay careful attention to the instructions below.  Of course, I would also love to receive letters too if a care package is too much money or work.  It will take 4 weeks for letters to arrive.  Getting mail to me untampered can be tricky, so follow the rules.

• Try to use padded envelopes.  They will be more likely to be treated like mail and arrive unopened.  Plus, if they don't open it, they'll charge me to open it for them to search the box.
• Apparently though, boxes do arrive to our mailbox and no one has had any problems yet.
• Be creative with your customs forms.  For example, DVDS can be labeled as "educational material" where Luna Bars could be "nutritional materials."
• Also, underestimate on the custom forms.  Never claim more than $25.  This means that you should take the price tags off, otherwise they'll know you're lying.
• Writing "Sister Chelsea Roberts", adding religious symbols or bible quotes will deter post employees from opening mail.
• It will take weeks, even months for this package to arrive, so please keep that in mind (hint: nothing that melts).
• Mail might not even reach me!  So make sure that you don't send any valuables.

Again, make sure you follow these instructions.

Below is my address:


Chelsea Roberts, P.C.V.
P.O. Box 1189
Mbale, Uganda

Now, for what you're really looking for.  Below is my wish list.  It might change once I'm in country, so check back for updates.

-Photos, cute cards, anything that you'd think I'd like to have on my walls or would inspire/encourage me

- Magazines

-DVDs
-CD mixes of new music or anything you think I'll like.  When I come back, I don't want to be too behind the music trend.
-Books that are either new or unique.  Most of the classics are here, so I don't want you to waste money shipping those!
-Luna Bars:

     Nutz over chocolate

     Peanut Butter Cookie

     Cranberries 'N Nuts

-Odwalla Bars: Super Protein (NO WALNUTS)

-Drink Mixes:

     Gatorade, any flavor

     Crystal Light, Rasberry Lemonade

-Tea:

    Green

    Ginger (Yogi brand is the best)

    Peppermint
-Hot cocoa
-Miso soup
-Beef Jerkey

-Ziploc bags
-Trader Joe's Fiber Bars
-Almonds

-Crasins
-Trailmix (again no walnuts)
-Tuna in packs (not cans)
-Candy: Sourpatch kids, Skittles, taffy, Starburst

Thanks in advance for all your thoughtfulness and good intentions.