| Most everyone has had a time in his or her life when | | | | boxes, sore throat lozenges, mugs or soup cups, and |
| they weren't feeling well, or when they've had to | | | | even delicious chicken noodle soup! For little ones, |
| undergo surgery or endure a long-term sickness. If | | | | look for fun packaging with first aid items such as |
| you know someone that's under the weather, a | | | | Gummy Aid get well band aides and hand-held games |
| great way to show you care is with a get well care | | | | or puzzles, along with a cuddly stuffed animal they |
| package. Giving a care package to a sick loved one is | | | | can enjoy during their hospital stay. |
| a warm gesture that will melt their heart while also | | | | Boredom Busters |
| providing snacks and unique products to cheer their | | | | Care packages may also contain boredom buster |
| spirit. | | | | products to help your loved one cope with long days |
| There is more than one way to say, "I care" without | | | | spent at a hospital or in bed at home. Look for care |
| spending a tremendous amount of time or money | | | | packages that include crossword puzzle books, a |
| looking for that perfect get well gift. Care packages | | | | novel by their favorite author, inspirational books, |
| offer such a variety of gift products, foods and | | | | playing cards, a travel size game such as Uno, |
| flavors, and even packaging designs, that you can | | | | Yahtzee, or Checkers, and maybe even a CD with |
| easily find a care package to surprise anyone. | | | | their favorite style of music. These are sure to make |
| Whether your sick loved one is young or old, male or | | | | them feel better while giving them something to do |
| female - there's a care package to meet their needs. | | | | during those long hours! |
| Today, with so many online gift basket companies, | | | | Care Packages for Work |
| it's easier than ever to find the right care package. | | | | If you often find it difficult to select a gift for a sick |
| Gift companies offer pre-packaged, pre-decorated | | | | co-worker, boss or business client, a get well care |
| care packages so all you really have to do is order | | | | package offers the ultimate opportunity to share |
| the gift and type a get well message to your loved | | | | your concern while maintaining your professionalism. |
| one. Most care package retailers online will deliver | | | | Find out from a family member what type of snacks |
| your gift directly to your recipient's doorstep if your | | | | games they enjoy if you're not sure. Also, obtain |
| loved one is staying at home while under the | | | | their home address to send the gift to their family if |
| weather. | | | | you can't have it delivered to the hospital. A family |
| *Note: Some gift shops may not deliver to hospital | | | | member can deliver the package to the hospital for |
| rooms, so be sure to read all the fine print about | | | | you if you're unable to visit in person. |
| delivery, and prepare to deliver the care package in | | | | Care packages make wonderful gifts for other |
| person if this is the case. | | | | occasions such as birthdays, holidays, new college |
| Gift Items to Promote Wellness | | | | students or graduates, gifts for mom and dad on |
| Look for care packages to promote wellness. You'll | | | | their anniversary, new moms, Valentine's Day, or any |
| notice while shopping online for gifts that care | | | | time you just want to say "Thinking of You!" Use |
| packages often include candies, chocolates, cheeses, | | | | online gift basket resources to browse hundreds of |
| pretzels, coffee, or other gourmet snacks. But for a | | | | gift choices. You'll be ready on the spot with plenty |
| sick loved one, get well care packages may also | | | | of care package ideas the next time your friend or |
| include medical remedy items, healthy fruits, soothing | | | | loved one isn't feeling well! |
| herbal teas, aromatherapy products, stress balls, pill | | | | |