Spread Christmas cheer year 'round for our troops

There are angels among us. And I have found one.

Angela Roy, 28, is the director of Mommy P.R. , a Web site that specializes in reviews and giveaways. She is also a work at home mom "to two spoiled princess's."

The Roy family is also in the military.

"Our daddy is currently deployed to Iraq and will return to us in 2010," Roy says on her blog. "I attend Capella University for a BS in Marketing Specialization. I love to shop and blog...and shop."

One would think she has a full plate. However, she still finds time to do charity work. Her newest endeavor is to make sure our troops get what they need every day of the year, not just for Christmas.

"We are taking in donations of pretty much anything for our troops," Roy said on her Facebook page. "We can and are able to ship immediately."

Roy said you can ship direct or to her for the, "12 Months Of Christmas for the Troops."

Requests and ideas include:baby wipes, jerky, solar powered items, batteries (AAA & AA), phone cards, soap, towels (white prefered), postage stamps, prepaid mail packaging, games, paper, razors, music, game systems, portable power (backpack generators-solar power), USB sticks, portable hard drives, hand and body lotion, sunscreen, bug guard, food, snacks, candy, laundry, soap, toiletpaper, boot insoles, socks, undergarments (men and women), sports bras, pads and tampons, deodorant (men and women), magazines, books, newspapers, remote control toys, dart boards, horseshoes, games, water balloons, waterguns, cards, letters, drawings, kids, thank you letters and cameras.

"Think fun stuff to make these guys happy," said Roy.

The list could go on. Roy said if you are unsure about something just ask.
Items that are excluded include: adult items, smoking products, liquor, fruit, hazardous, chemicals, and some foods.

Roy said to think about the heat and the time it takes to arrive. Chocolate won't survive the 114 degree heat.
Companies looking to make a large donation can email Roy right away for directions. However, Roy stressed, no donation is too small.

"Every bit helps," Roy said. "Please message anyone at Mommy PR for any contact information you need. We cannot post any address on here due to OPSEC security, and please do not post any soldiers info here. E-mail one of us. If you know any soldier in need we will try to fulfill your request."

Cash donations are accepted but not being requested. Anyone who wants to send money to help with shipping or to purchase donations should email Mommy PR.

Roy said Mommy PR will be hosting another event soon. The next time it will be for military children.

Information reprinted with the permission of Angela Roy and Mommy PR