Missing Someone? Here Are 12 Things You Could Send in a Care Package
Now more than ever, showing a little bit of care and a whole lot of humanity can go a long way. Making time for FaceTime calls or Zoom meetings is a great alternative to in-person meetups during this social distancing period, but sending something special to those on your mind takes it a touching step further. Care packages have always been a great way to show your love, but they have a whole new meaning in the coronavirus outbreak. (Don’t worry: You can send mail without spreading illness.)
Since most people have extra time on their hands, unique crafts and DIY kits are a good place to start. DIY bath bombs, face masks, and tie-dye kits, for example, are as fun to make as they are to use. Of course, your care package can also include classic activities — candy, puzzles, and card games — along with self-care products and sweet treats.
Whether you decide to send these packages to friends, healthcare workers, or charities, those on the receiving end will surely appreciate this gesture. Below, 12 item ideas you can send now in a care package:
Fizz Boom Bath! Book + DIY Bath Bomb Gift Set, $15 (orig. $20)
Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit, $8 (orig. $10)
Adult Puzzle Book, $13
Dimensions Cathy Heck Studio Counted Cross Stitch Kit, $16 (orig. $20)
Anthropologie Capri Blue Mini Jar Candle
Nordstrom
Nothing soothes quite like the serene smell of a candle, and Anthropologie’s famous scent is sold in a miniature vase that’s perfect for shipping. The glossy sheen of the jar makes this candle a decoration as much as it is a fragrance.
Buy It: $14; nordstrom.com
Fizz Boom Bath! Book + DIY Bath Bomb Gift Set
Urban Outfitters
With this bath bomb kit, you’ll be sending a relaxing night along with a crafty afternoon. It comes with four reusable molds as well as a relaxing lavender fragrance that makes for a luxurious spa night in.
Buy It: $15 (orig. $20); urbanoutfitters.com
Dr. Jart+ Shake & Shot Rubber Masks
Sephora
When it comes to face masks, no brand makes them quite as unique as Dr. Jart+. For this mask, you mix and shake it yourself using the funky milkshake packaging. These masks smooth fine lines and wrinkles and leave a dewy afterglow, according to the brand.
Buy It: $12; sephora.com
Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit
This tie-dye kit comes with all of the materials needed to make a DIY masterpiece: gloves, bottles, rubber bands, and even project ideas. Use promo code 20MAKE4120 to take 20 percent off this purchase.
Buy It: $8 (orig. $10); michaels.com
Mars Variety Fun Size Chocolate Favorites Variety Pack
Target
No care package is complete without candy, especially the chocolate kind. Added sweets can act as a replacement for decorative tissue paper or bows. In this comforting bundle, all of a sweet tooth’s favorites — Snickers, Twix, and M&Ms — are included.
Buy It: $11; target.com
Do You Know Me? by What Do You Meme? Card Game
Target
For those who are already bored of their classic card deck, this party game tests the knowledge of each player to show how well everybody actually knows each other. It’s comic relief for this tense period, and it can encourage some much-needed family time while home.
Buy It: $20; target.com
Nails Inc. Kiss My Peach Duo Set
Sephora
Adding a pop of nail color while home can brighten anyone’s mood. This peach duo comes with a surprise: The paint is scented! A $30 value, you can shop this set for $15.
Buy It: $15; sephora.com
Adult Puzzle Book
Courtesy of Target
Gifting a puzzle is all fine and well, but this book of 100 different brain teasers is filled with variety and fun. Classics like Sudoku, word searches, and crossword puzzles are included, as well as riddles, word fills, and cross numbers.
Buy It: $13; target.com
Dimensions Cathy Heck Studio Counted Cross Stitch Kit
Michaels
Cross stitching can get messy for beginners, but this guided kit allows for a beautiful finish (with minimal frustrations). The “Welcome Home” kit is made to be personalized with a family photo front and center. Use promo code 20MAKE4120 to take 20 percent off this purchase.
Buy It: $16 (orig. $20); michaels.com
Chronicle Books HBO’s Game of Thrones Coloring Book
Bed Bath & Beyond
Adults deserve to color, especially when “Game of Thrones” is involved. More than 60 pages of character portraits, landscapes, and other elements of the Seven Kingdoms make up this magical coloring book.
Buy It: $16; bedbathandbeyond.com
Stoneware Strong Mother Diner Mug Green
Courtesy of Target
If you know a mom with kids at home right now, this cheeky mug will provide her with a reminder of her strength and resilience.
Buy It: $6; target.com
Crayola Make Your Own Paint-Pour Canvas Art
Courtesy of Target
This DIY paint-pour canvas art kit includes three miniature canvases, 10 reusable mixing cups, six beautiful acrylic paints, and other essentials needed to make marble-esque designs and bring a little life and love into any home.
Buy It: $20; target.com
