While we are all thinking about sending packages to our families and loved ones, we’re also thinking about how care packages are a great way to boost the morale of our military members and show appreciation for their service.

Like the American Legion Auxiliary and all of the elves at the North Pole, Ship Thrifty is passionate about supporting those who serve and supporting your shipping this holiday season. Plus, with prepaid labels, you can skip the lines and handwritten customs forms.

Here are a few tips for merry shipping:

• Your free Ship Thrifty account will save you time and money on your personal and care package shipping this holiday season.
• As an ALA partner, when you create your shipping labels with Ship Thrifty, a percent of the dollars you spend is donated back to the ALA to support the mission. Be sure to type ALA in the affiliate code at signup, or use this link to create your account: https://shipthrifty.com/rf/ala.
• Know the carrier holiday shipping deadlines to make sure your packages arrive on time.

If you’re shipping to the troops, here are a few extra tips to help with successful delivery:

• Be aware of base-specific restrictions. Even common items like coffee, meat products, and over-the-counter medications can be prohibited at a base.
• Provide an accurate description of the items in your package for proper customs declaration. 
• Skip dangerous goods like aerosols (shaving cream, hairspray), alcohol-containing items (hand sanitizer, eyeglass wipes, or mouthwash), nail polish, cleaning supplies, lithium batteries, etc.

ALA members get expert support, processes, and technology to make your care packing party fun and simple with a trusted partner that supports thousands of care packing events each year. We are happy to help in any way we can.

Create your free Ship Thrifty account today!

Go to www.shipthrifty.com/rf/ala or type ALA into the affiliate code when signing up.