www.TheHugsProject.com Because every American serving in harm’s way deserves the thanks of a grateful nation.

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Soak in water for about 20 minutes then place in your

helmet for a cooling effect.

A KISS is a circular “beanie” which can be worn under a helmet. They serve as a type of cooling device and are often referred to as head coolers. Though our focus is to make these for our troops serving in desert environments, they can be used by anyone. These will also work under a ball cap if you cut them slightly smaller and use even less crystals, and if the ball cap has mesh for air circulation. They are great for farmers, lawn mowers or anyone who works out in the heat all day. Kisses can also be heated in wintertime and used as a reusable hand warmer. DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A KISS 1. Cut two 6 ½ - 7” circles. This can be done by one of several methods:

a. Cut a square from two layers of fabric, measuring 7”, and then lay a dessert plate (Corelle is the right size or find a template that’s 7”) and then either trace and cut with scissors or cut (holding plate firmly) with a rotary cutter and mat. OR

b. You can use an Olfa ™ Circle rotary cutter and mat, setting the measure for 7”

OR

c. You can fold a single thickness of fabric in half, using

the Easy Circle Cut™ template and a rotary cutter and mat, you can cut circles to finish at 7”.

2. Seam around the edge using a ¼ to ½” seam allowance, 1/2” or less) and leaving an

opening about 1 1/2” to 2”. You can also use a serger or tight zig-zag and NOT turn them.

3. Turn right side out, no ironing necessary. 4. Fill with a very scant 1/2 teaspoon of

crystals. 5. Close by stitching on the outside to close

opening, encasing a soak tag in the seam. The soak tag should read:

6. Hydrate the first one and see if 1/2 t. is too much or not enough. The HUG

should puff up about ¼ to ½”.

www.TheHugsProject.com Because every American serving in harm’s way deserves the thanks of a grateful nation.

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Remember when you were a child

At night safe in your bed When Mom would tuck you snugly in

Then kiss you on the head.

Well, here’s a little “kiss” for you It seemed the perfect name

It’s safety that we wish for you So now, we do the same.

Just soak this “kiss” in water

For 20 minutes or more Then place it on your head To cool you off for sure.

XOXOXOX’s from The Hugs Project

7. Adjust amount of crystals if needed.

Better too few crystals as too many will make it difficult to snap the helmet strap closed.

8. Place finished KISS in a plastic bag,

which can be used for hydrating and include the KISS label.

KISS LABEL FRONT & BACK:

Searching for a good cause??? Now you can raise money for The Hugs Project just by searching the Internet at www.GoodSearch.com .

You use Good Search like any other search engine, it's powered by Yahoo! Each time you search, 1 penny is generated for the nonprofit of your choice.

You can check us out at America Supports You (Oklahoma) on the Department of Defense website. We hope you support our efforts to let our troops know we care and if you do,

that you will select us as the charity for which you want to earn donations.

Here's how it works: 1. Go to http://www.goodsearch.com

2. Type The Hugs Project into the "I support" box and click on "verify". 3. Select The Hugs Project (Oklahoma City, OK)

4. Every time you search the web with GoodSearch, you'll be earning money for TheHugsProject & American troops serving in harm’s way.

GoodSearch even has a toolbar you can download so that you can search right from the top of your browser.

The more people who use the site, the more money we'll earn to help support our deployed troops in harm's way, so please

share this with all your friends and family and spread the word.

Thank you for respecting the brave men and women serving us in the Middle East.

A Little “Kiss” For You HEAD COOLER FOR HELMET

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Soak in water for at least 20 minutes. As it dries out, or warms up, soak in water again.

Use as hand warmer by heating hydrated kiss in microwave at 10 second intervals until warm.

Put in baggie to use. Reheat as necessary. To purge impurities, soak overnight in water with

1 Tablespoon rubbing alcohol. REUSABLE. Do not store in Ziploc bag until completely

dry or it will mildew. Please tell your friends and family about

The Hugs Project. Information available by emailing thehugsproject@cox.net

Our “mission” is to place a “hug” around the neck and a “kiss” on the head of each American in the Middle East. Thank you for sharing our Email address with those you think might want to help us send “hugs and kisses” to the

troops. Web: www.thehugsproject.com

You’ve just been “kissed” by Your name and address