Families of Prisoners Support Group
This community is dedicated to families that have been disrupted by prison. Having a loved one incarcerated or having been incarcerated comes with its own unique challenges that require support and understanding. Join the group to find others who know what you're going through, and to seek advice or share your experience.
Hi all! I'm not sure if you have any ideas for a christmas gift, but I finally came up with one for my husband. I'm not sure though if it is something he can get or not. I was thinking of sending him a charictacture thingy....I know they can get pictures and they can get drawings so I don't think that would be a big deal....anyways any ideas on either if they can get receive these in prison or if you have any other ideas on what to send them? It's so hard because so many things are considered contraband but I thought if we worked together we could all think of ideas to send our loved ones.
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im a loss to so we are just going to put extra money in his trust fund so he can get something out of the comisary
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I am so limited in what I can send because of the prison mail limitations, but I am sending a card a day (which I do Dec. 1-25) and lots of pictures. My son draws Christmas trees with presents for him, so I send those as well.
stevescutie
The same as dmvbinder I also am sending a card a day like an advent, but I am also working on a "newspaper" in which it will have funny stories about all Steven's loved ones as well as pictures.
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James wants a subscribtion to Sports Illustrated. He can have that as long as it comes directly from the company wrapped in plastic.
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yeah the limitatoins are insane. But I decided I am going to get my honey a leather bound monogrammed bible. His is old and falling apart, the one the prison gave him. But check with the prison to find out what you can send.
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I spoke to Rob tonight and told him about the Christmas ideas I've seen her, and he's told me that he'd like a subscription to one of the magazines he used to enjoy - he says the Library there doesn't have much of a selection, and he isn't interested in most of the subjects. So maybe he will receive a Xmas Gift after all, instead of me keeping it until he comes home (like I mentioned in an earlier post) I do know he used to like a fishing magazine (he's mad about fishing) so I'm going to look into getting a subscription of that sent to the Prison. Thanks for the ideas!
slc123
My daughter loves getting the magazine subscriptions and books(puzzle or otherwise). I too am sending several Christmas cards before the holiday. I sent her a picture of our Christmas tree and she hung it up so she has a "tree". I didn't know if that was a good idea but it turned out okay. There is not much else I can send her. Check with your prison on what you can send...and don't worry, any mail they get is a gift.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
