Living in Papua New Guinea is much different than in the U.S. and there are many things that are virtually impossible to find in the stores. It’s not that we can’t do without, but we’re often asked what we would like to receive in the mail. That’s why we’ve compiled this list in order of priority.
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Contact lens solution (multi-purpose)
- Calcium (600 mg w/Vitamin D
- Multi-Vitamins (Women's, Men's, Teen)
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- Tylenol Sinus
- McCormick or Lawry's SALSA Mix Seasoning (not Taco Seasoning!)
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Foil muffin/cupcake papers
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Suave Women's Invisible Solid Deoderant
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Ziploc Bags (gallon and quart size)
- Chocolate chips
- Dream Whip
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Pecans
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Sliced almonds
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Hot chocolate packets (reg. & fat free)
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Dried blueberries
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Dried cranberries
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Beef jerky (teriyaki flavored)
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Fruit snacks (Fruit by the Foot, etc.)
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M & M’s (plain or peanut)
- Sour Skittles
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Instant pudding mixes (fat free)
- Ranch dressing packets
- Hi-capacity rechargeable batteries (AA & D)
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Marshmallows
- Zyrtec D (or Equate Allergy D)
- Gum (Trident Splash Strawberry w/Lime, Stride Spearmint & Wrigleys 5 Cobalt)
- Scented Body Lotion (vanilla)
- Stationery
Anniversary: August 20, 1988
Birthdays:
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Kent: June 29
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Michelle: October 8
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Daniel: July 15, 1992
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Stefanie: March 1, 1994
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Alicia: October 3, 1997
Please be aware that whatever you send should be sent AIRMAIL, as surface mail very rarely reaches its final destination. Be sure that all packages are wrapped and taped securely and a customs form is attached (green form at the post office). On the customs form, mark the box as a“gift” and give a broad definition of the contents. You do not need to be specific. For example, food items could be defined as “condiments”. Mechanical pencils can be called ‘educational materials”. Because the items are considered a gift, you do not have to declare a value. It’s best if you remove the outer packaging from the items you send, not only to reduce the weight but to reduce the appearance of sending items that could possibly be resold. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us.
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