Why should it only be kids away at camp and young adults at
college who get care packages? Whether you want to send something to a friend
going through a hard time, a stressed out family member, or your favorite
co-worker, everyone will be surprised and excited to discover an unexpected
care package at their door.
What types of things should you put in a care package? That’s
going to depend entirely on the person you are sending a care package to. When
deciding to send a care package, here are some things to keep in mind:
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What hobbies do they have?
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What type of items do they love?
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What is their favorite color?
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What season/holiday is their favorite?
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What needs do they have that you can meet with a
package?
Below you’ll find some of our favorite ideas for care
packages that you can use and customize to meet your loved one’s specific
needs.
For The Coffee Lover…
Choose a favorite brand of coffee or a local brand of coffee
to share. Include disposable coffee cups and sleeves for a coffee shop feel.
Add some coffee creamer, sugar packets, and some type of packaged treat like a
muffin to go with the coffee.
For The Sick…
Send items that are going to help them fight off their
illness or make them comfortable. Travel tissue packs, tasty cough drops,
soothing tea, and soup are all really good options for this. You may consider
sending a DVD so they have something new to watch while they lay around.
For The Fitness
Minded…
Add some healthy, energizing snacks such as protein bars and
nuts. An instant heat pack is great for sore muscles. Send along a pair of gym
socks or a water bottle (or both). An athletic towel is another great item that
will always be appreciated.
For The Movie Lover…
As you may guess, DVDs are the first thing we suggest for
this one. Maybe it’s an old favorite, maybe it’s a new release, or maybe it’s
genre-specific! No matter what kind of movies you choose, make sure you include
some microwave popcorn, boxes of candy, and maybe even a free Redbox code!
For The Traveler…
Have a loved one who adores travel? As amazing as travel can
be, the flights can be miserable. Include some fun gifts for the plane such as
candy, an adult coloring book, and puzzle books. Ear plugs and eye masks are
great for sleeping on a plane. Consider including a travel notebook/journal so
they can chronicle their experiences!
For The Stressed…
Stress can come into our lives for tons of reasons, but the
items to relieve that stress can remain the same. Send relaxing tea, bubble
bath, chocolate, and maybe a gift card to a takeout restaurant so they can skip
cooking for a day.
For The Spa Lover…
Give your loved one a day at the spa without leaving home!
Send along some tea lights, bath salts, sugar scrubs, and facemasks! Adding in
some fluffy towels or slippers makes this care package even more special. You
could also get extra fancy and send along a manicure or pedicure kit.
For The Loved One
Fighting Cancer…
While a less happy occasion, a care package to a loved one
suffering from cancer will be greatly appreciated. Some of our suggestions are
warm socks/blankets, lip balm, lotion (unscented), nausea-fighting candy, a journal,
magazines, and gas cards.
