Dear Heloise: Sending a “birthday party in a box” to our military is a great idea. The post office offers Flat Rate Priority boxes for free, including special boxes for APO/Military. There is also the ability to see when it is delivered with Delivery Confirmation. What a fantastic deal! Let’s honor our fighting men and women!—K.J.R., Bedias, Texas

You can create your own “birthday party in a box” to celebrate someone’s birthday long-distance. This is all you will need: the person’s favorite cookies, candy that won’t melt, birthday-party hats, balloons, decorative plates, cups and n...

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