Care Package Ideas For Adults

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:

·        What hobbies do they have?

·        What type of items do they love?

·        What is their favorite color?

·        What season/holiday is their favorite?

·        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.

Put Together the Perfect Care Package

Are you looking to send a care package but aren’t sure what to send? Sick of sending the same items to the camp your kid is it? Well don’t worry, because we’ve come up with some great themed care packages to help you out!

For the Artist: Create a care package filled with things to inspire your artist! Send colored pencils, markers, and crayons. Pack up multiple types of paper. Send along a small art book to give them inspiration. A sketchbook with pencils is great for allowing them to draw. Encourage them to bring home their art to show you when camp is over!

For the Fashionable: Send along a spa in a box! Include nail polish, nail polish remover, cotton balls, lotion, and lip gloss. Throw in some glitter, hairspray, and makeup such as eye shadow and blush. Include some fun hair accessories such as ribbons and clips. This will make for a fun girl’s night in the bunk!      

For the Thinker: Got a kid that just loves school? Send them items that allow them to use their minds while away at camp. Great options include paperback novels, Sudoku books, crosswords, word searches, and a reading light. Send along a book of riddles and challenge them to solve as many as possible before they get home. While there’s tons of activities while at camp there’s sure to be some down time, and this care package is great for that.

For the Nostalgic: Will your kid come back and inevitably keep speaking of their camp experiences and friends over and over? Send them a package with things to help them remember those memories. Send materials for friendship bracelets, a disposable camera, and scrapbooking materials. A journal will allow your kid to record each day so they can read back on it later. Send along a backpack or shirt that can be written on so your kid can collect everyone’s signatures before they come home!

For the Social Butterfly: Send your kid a lot of items that can be used by a lot of people. Playing cards and Mad Libs are two great items that can provide hours of fun for the entire bunk. Some more outdoor activities such as Frisbees or water guns allow for more physical play with friends. Snacks for the bunk such as homemade cookies are sure to be a huge hit, but make sure you check the camp’s policy on food being mailed in.

For the Fan: Is your child a huge fangirl or fanboy? Do they obsess over their favorite TV show, book, or sport hero? Make a themed care package around their obsession. For example, say they are into Harry Potter. Include a Hogwarts acceptance letter. Send some temporary tattoos or stickers. Make or a buy a Harry Potter themed snack. A water bottle with the Hogwarts houses on it is practical and fun. This type of care package will really show you know your kids!

Now before you go off creating that perfect care package, make sure to look at the camp rules. Some camps prohibit food, water toys, and sometimes care packages all together! Know what’s appropriate for your child’s camp then start creating and mailing those great care packages!