No one likes to see someone close to them struggling. Whether it’s dealing with grief, stress or any other number of things, sometimes it’s difficult to find the right words to express your support to a person. Here are a few care package ideas to put together for loved ones in times of need.
Grief Care Package
Everyone deals with grief in different ways. However, many mourning periods feature similar symptoms: crying, stress, exhaustion and more. Include some of the following things in a box as a way to help someone work through their emotions.
- A freezable eye mask, which can be useful for eyes that are puffy from tears.
- Something the person likes to do, like a small puzzle, yarn for knitting, a coloring book or anything else that might help them take their mind off of things.
- Protein bars or snacks, for when they don’t want to cook themselves a real meal.
- Tea or hot chocolate, for a warm, comforting drink.
- An oversized blanket, because sometimes it just feels good to lay down or get cozy in a chair with a big, fuzzy blanket.
- A giftcard for a favorite restaurant— while it may take some time, having somewhere to go might help them get out of the house.
Stress Relief Care Package
Times of stress can come without a moment’s notice. From finals to sudden deadline changes, this gift will let someone know you’re thinking about them while they’re busy with work.
- Lavender or mint essential oils, as many believe these can help relieve stress.
- Packages of snacks or bars: if they don’t have time for eating as frequently as they should, at least they’ll have snacks to tide themselves over.
- Something that will help them complete their work, such as a nice set of pencils, a new notebook, index cards or anything else tailored to their situation.
- Caffeine— whether they prefer matcha, black tea, coffee or any other source of a buzz, if they’re doing some late-night working, they made need something to keep themselves going.
- An activity to relieve tension, like a stress ball or coloring book.
Separation Care Package
Life gives us plenty of reasons to leave a place of which we’ve grown fond. Whether you’re leaving for a new job, school or for any other cause, this care package will make the distance seem a little less enormous.
- A few postcards or stationary for letters— even though texting is easier, receiving an actual, tangible piece of writing from someone means more.
- An item or food that reminds them of where you’ll be, like a basket of oranges or an orange essential oil for Florida, for example.
- A scent or candle from your new home. Homesick Candles has scents blended specifically for different states or regions.
- An item of yours, like a stuffed animal or hat for them to cherish.
