Holiday Sweet Treats Travel Overseas to U.S. Troops

Contact: Debra Rogers, 888-354-2468; D'licious Gourmet Cookies

STAFFORD, Va., Nov. 28 /Standard Newswire/ -- U. S. Naval officers Debra and Roger Rogers know first-hand how important it is to remember those who can't be home for the holidays. So much so that they are encouraging families and customers of their Virginia-based deluxe bakery to consider shipping home baked holiday care packages to troops deployed in far away places.

The D'licious Gourmet Cookies business partners have a combined 44 years of active military service. Debra Rogers says that it's especially during the holidays when families should consider shipping home baked goods and personalized care packages to loved ones deployed overseas.

"Cookies make great edible gifts. They are durable and can withstand the rigors of shipment," said Debra, who advises customers to get orders in early for holiday deliveries. Since shipping can take an average of two or more weeks to arrive, depending on the location, she says the earlier you ship, the better.

The Rogers know full well how receiving a care package of any kind; especially tasty homemade treats; can boost a solider, sailor, or airman's morale. In 1992, Debra was sent aboard the USS Mount Baker AE-34 right after New Years Day. Deployed for three months without getting much mail, due to the nature of the mission, Debra became depressed. Worse yet, she terribly missed her family and had a one year-old daughter at home.

"The guilt of having to leave my child was really sinking in. But after picking up supplies and mail at a naval base port, my spirit was lifted and I was able to endure another 3 months at sea."

Having been in business one year, the Rogers have shipped over 15 dozen cookie packages to troops in countries like Japan and Italy, and aboard ships such as the USS Wasp and the Theodore Roosevelt. To ensure safe arrival, Debra adds plenty of support packing to minimize shifting, and a personalized note card inside each package she sends. Cookies are also individually wrapped to retain freshness.

"I treat each and every box as if I were receiving it. These [care packages] are a big deal. It's a reminder that we are not forgotten."

For more information or ideas on holiday care packages for troops, visit www.dliciousgourmetcookies.com or call 1-888-354-2468.