Editor’s Note: If you’re looking for a unique way to make someone’s day, the article below, first published August 2020, is filled with service pack ideas Care will help you make that happen.
Recently, I’ve noticed that some of the best moments in uncertain times are the ones that take you by surprise (in a good way). They come out of the blue joy that takes you out of routine and trifles that change your circumstances in a short time. One way to do that for the people you love is through small but meaningful signs of your affection… through care packages, if you will.
Care packages come in many shapes and sizes, and there’s no set rule about exactly what they need to look like. They don’t have to be big or expensive; they are simply a quick reminder that you are there for the other person, that you are thinking about them, that they have a friend.
Care packages come in many shapes and sizes, and there’s no set rule about exactly what they need to look like. . . . They are simply a quick reminder that you are there for the other person.
Even if the person on the receiving end is the one who needs to pick me up, who is homeschooling and working full time andand With no time to treat yourself, or someone who isn’t feeling great about being late (or all of the above?), it’s never a bad idea to send a little something thoughtful. their way.
Next time you’re in the mood to celebrate someone’s day (and why not this week??), here are a few of the many meaningful care pack ideas that can bring a little lightness. for the life of the people you love most. Choose one of the ideas below, go ahead and spread some joy.
20 Care Package Ideas
first. Deliver flowers to a friend. Next time you’re at the grocery store or farmers market, pick up a bunch for someone you know will appreciate them and drop them off on the way home. Easy as pie. (Hot Tip: Get in the habit of quickly jotting down your friends’ favorite flowers in your phone’s notes app (or… anywhere) if and when the topic comes up in the conversation. That will be a useful little resource to have on hand for the future! And truth be told, this tip works for most gifts.)
2.… OR There is a factory assigned. We very much admire Bloomscape and their variety of plants. I’ve given them two gifts over the past few months and I personally would recommend them everywhere!
3. Let’s turn them into a handmade bracelet. If you’re a kid of the ’90s (hello, nice to meet you), you know that all you really need to ensure an afternoon of fun is some sort of colorful rope, A few strategically decided beads based on beads, a bit of duct tape, scissors, and the knowledge that make up the sweet, sweet embrace of friendship that youth seem to absorb so quickly. Lately, I’ve seen MORE than one person I follow on Instagram hand-made a handmade bracelet and the concept looks as appealing as ever (to me and maybe to you too??) .
4. Make someone a meal! If the cookware aisles at Target are any indication (anyone know what I’m talking about??), there’s a good chance most of us are. cook at home more than usual of late. Take off the burden of preparing another meal for someone you love and do it for them. Drop it on their doorstep and they’ve got a ready-to-go early night meal to make their lives a little easier.
5.… Or put them together a pack of their favorite snacks.
6.… OR order them take away from their destination to their destination. (Obviously, I already have the food in mind, and you can’t go wrong with any of these choices.)
7. Give them the gift of your presence. Reach out to a friend, schedule a time to get together, and stick with it. If I’ve learned anything in the past few years, it’s amazing the value of human connection. And if I’ve learned another thing, it’s that just because someone isn’t in contact, it doesn’t mean they don’t want to see you (and sometimes it means they’re the ones who need a little interaction). ).
8. Sign them up for Headspace. Know someone who needs one mental health day? (Or a few minutes to support their mental health each date?) Give them the gift of Headspace. I personally have apps for five and while I’m not always perfect in terms of day-to-day use, when I do Using it regularly, I notice a clear difference in my willingness to handle stressors and let them pass.
9. Order the same self-care package. I already know that… self care. It’s an overused affection, often seen as an immediate and idyllic savior to anything that makes you sick. But there’s a reason people keep using this phrase — because it’s really important to take care of yourself (like… really important) and it can make the difference between being honest and good, even if it’s not always immediate or idiosyncratic. Consists of mask, a candle, a luxurious body oil, whatever it’s you think they want the most. It’s the perfect gift for those who need a bit of relaxation (and aren’t we all?).
ten. Deliver a bag of essential groceries. We’re talking eggs, milk, greens, apples, yogurt — a few of those essentials most of us want to carry around (personalized for your giftee, of course). . This is a great gift for anyone who is short on time in their daily lives.
11. Bring them wine. And why not add some cheese, for good measure? Maybe some chocolate too? (I don’t know, this is your care package… you be friends.)
12.… Or bring them craft beer, if that’s their speed more. And add in some beer snacks! No matter what beer snacks are! Cookie? French fries? Diving to go along with the chips? That sounds right.
13.… OR Give them the ingredients to make their favorite cocktails at homealong with a recipe card with instructions.
14. Bring their favorite coffee order to your door on a weekday morning (probably consider texting first to make sure they’re, you know, wearing pants and nothing).
15. For anyone working from home right now, Get rid of some particularly pleasant office supplies—its post, sticky notes, a bunch of colorful pens, the list goes on. While this idea may seem boring at first glance, I know very few people who have a fully stocked home office. And we can all appreciate a fresh pile of pastels after it for execution and creativity and planning (but mostly planning).
16. If you want to pay someone else to do the work for you, you can Book a care package from a local small business Minny & Paul. I like the look of this Sweet boxthe place has a small collection of local dishes.
17. Give away a pack of books, recommend a few books of their favorite genre. Not sure which books to include? Any of these fifteen books would make the perfect gift.
18. Print some favorite memories and send the photos in a handwritten card. This is a pack for the sentimental (raise your hand) type, and it’s sure to make anyone smile (as long as the photos are flattering. surname included… please don’t that friend). While digital photos are convenient, sometimes it’s nice to have a variety of photos as a tangible keepsake to keep in your home.
19. Bake them their favorite dessert for, you know, after-dinner enjoyment or a mid-afternoon snack (…or as a delicious breakfast replacement, or as supper). correctbecause the world is their oyster and that’s perfectly fine).
20 Give them a pack filled with items that will keep them busy in a classic way. We are talking a puzzlea crossword book, a deck of cards, or a classic board game. Because sometimes it’s a good thing to put away our phones and Netflix accounts and go back to the basics.
Have you given (or received) any care package late? What items did they have? How do you feel about giving or receiving them? We’d love to know your care plan ideas in the comments!
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Jackie is the Editorial Director at Wit & Delight. In her spare time, you can catch her running along a riverside path, loitering in the neighborhood of the nearest puppy at a local brewery, or recharging your soul in a small sanctuary. baby of an apartment. You can follow her on Instagram @jackiesaffert.
