Need ideas for a care package...

Peri

...for a friend who needs boosting. She is away caring for her mother and I know she is worried and exhausted.

I am sending two books and thinking of some body care things like lip balm I know she likes, hand cream, some bubble bath or some such. Any other ideas?

9 years ago

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minimalist

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Does she like tea?

A candle, for the bubble bath experience?

Podcast mix?

Shelf-stable probiotic supplements?

9 years ago

JAileen

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Chocolate.

9 years ago

bj1111

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great ideas already suggested.

depending on how much you want to spend...something so she doesn't need to make dinner. eg freshly.com.

gift cert for a massage or mani or a meal.

cozy socks

9 years ago

Chris987

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Something soft and fuzzy, like a scarf, wrap, or stuffed animal. Some sort of funny book, if you know her humor well enough to pick one.

9 years ago

carter

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Magazines, fuzzy slippers, eye mask, face mask?

9 years ago

Peri

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These are great ideas. I had thought about soft socks but then forgot, thanks! And I love the stuffed animal idea, something to hug away from home. Definitely chocolate and tea. Thank you all!

9 years ago

anne

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I love how good people are at thinking up ideas for things like this.

Hope your friend is refreshed by your gifts Peri and by the thought you've put into helping her.

9 years ago

annagybe

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Agree with bj1111 re food delivery

9 years ago

rachylou

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Another vote for food delivery...

9 years ago

Anonymous

Starbucks or Panera gift card. Cozy, cheerful socks. Lots of chocolate.

9 years ago

Style Fan

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Food delivery sounds like a great idea. These are all wonderful ideas.

9 years ago

Sisi

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I agree with bj1111: gift certificate for a massage.

9 years ago

Anonymous

Some pretty nail polish, if she wears it.

9 years ago

SW Ann

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As someone who has both sent and received care packages, I can tell you that anything that is "ready to go" is most helpful....hand lotion in a lovely scent, a candle, and chocolate. Food delivery is great if you really know the person, and it's available where they are....Someone sent me individually wrapped dark chocolates when my DH was hospitalized, and they were just the tonic I needed. A card with a nice note, and an occasional call to check in was deeply appreciated as well.....

9 years ago

Elle

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You are a very thoughtful friend. I love all the ideas given but, for me, the thing that helped most in a crisis was meals. Obviously, you can't deliver a casserole but a gift certificate for food delivery or for a nearby restaurant can be a life saver.

9 years ago

Staysfit

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As someone who has been in the hospital multiple times and had my family have to cater to me, here are some additional ideas. How about some Sudoku books or crosswords, Adult Coloring Books and some nice colored pencils or markers. These are good stress reducers for caregivers. I also like to include hydroflasks. They are amazing at keeping drinks either cold or hot, so if you get called away to do something, your hot tea will still be hot when you return.

9 years ago

elpgal

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How about one of those snack subscription type things? But may backfire if she is a stress over-snacker and then is upset with you for messing up diet plans. In which case, go with prepared food, perhaps someone local can make several single serve portions that can go in the freezer. Someone gave us a soup subscription and it was great. Two quarts of soup twice a week with salad and bread was great to have on hand while dealing with newborn with health problems.

9 years ago

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