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Show a Little Love: Get Well Soon Care Package

January 25, 2010 By Michelle Barneck 11 Comments

When I was in college my mom always brought me a Care Package for finals week. It was filled with snacks and things to relieve some of the crazy all night studying stress. I was so thankful to receive these packages and they really did help me know I was loved and thought about.

Well, recently my mom had a minor stroke. Luckily, she has next to none of the possibly terrible side effects, but is really tired and has been ordered to basically do nothing for a few weeks. This is hard enough for anyone, but my mom is a busy body and a clean freak too. Having a house in disarray would likely drive her completely batty.

I was not able to go up to visit right away because the stress of having crazy two year old son running around during her recovery was sure to send her straight back to the ER. So I had to wait until the weekend, but wanted to send my love right away. I knew a get well care package would be just the thing.

Here are the items and messages I came up with:

  • Corner book mark (idea from Little Birdie Secrets): Headache have you “cornered?” Slip this little marker on the corner of your page and she’ll hold your place for ya!
  • Chicken noodle jar soup (put in a bag instead for mailing): just had instructions
  • Lindor hazlenut candy bar: I know all this rest is driving you “nuts” but be good to yourself and you’ll feel better soon!
  • Cozy slipper socks: “Sock” it to this chilly weather! Slip these on and feel warm and cozy in no time.
  • Good & Plenty: Be “good” and get “plenty” of rest.
  • Card: Keep Going! You can “not” do it! (You know encouragement for those who are supposed to do nothing)

Mom and Dad both loved it! I don’t think that getting something fun in the mail thing ever wears off! My mom told me she LOVES the socks, so I just gave her another pair last night.

Link up below with your ideas on how to Show a Little Love! I would love to see what you have been up to! Be sure to use the direct link and link back to this post. Feel free to use the button on the right sidebar!

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  1. Becky says

    January 25, 2010 at 9:38 am

    I’m so sorry to hear about your mom! I hope she is feeling better! Cute package!

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  2. The Harris Family says

    January 25, 2010 at 10:30 am

    What a sweet idea. HOpe your mom’s is feeling better.

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  3. RedHead says

    January 25, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Hope your mom gets well soon!!

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  4. Jess says

    January 25, 2010 at 10:42 am

    Id love to know what was in the bag for the chicken soup?

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  5. jackie fo says

    January 25, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    Love the package and I am sure your mom mom appreciated it. I made a similar basket for my about to pop pregnant sister in law! I linked the post to your site and included your post link on my post. HOpe your mom feels better 🙂

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  6. jackie fo says

    January 25, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    Okay Michelle – Got your comment and I think I fixed the link. I was editing my post to include your link and forgot to re-publish. Thanks for pointing this out!! Let me know if it does NOT work again!

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  7. Kim@Simply Domestic says

    January 26, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    I’m so excited that I just found your blog. Love this idea!! Hope your mom gets well soon!

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  8. Amber says

    January 26, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Love your blog! You always have great ideas. Get’s my limited creative juices flowing!

    Reply
  9. Corrie Howe says

    January 26, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    I’m going to keep this in mind too. I was sending care packages to a college student friend of my son’s. Soon enough, my son will be in school and I’ll need to send him one too.

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  10. Everyday Mom Ideas says

    January 27, 2010 at 2:27 am

    I just love these ideas. And a perfect time of year for you to share this. Thank you!

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  11. Amanda K says

    January 27, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    I am so sorry about your mom! Let me know if you need anything! I need to get a little love idea and do one for spencer so I can link up!

    Reply

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