Cold and flu season can hit like a ton of bricks! If you have a friend or loved one who gets down in the winter (or if that friend is YOU!), we have some ideas for putting together a get-well package that'll show them how much you care. Browse through these care package ideas and get ready to turn sniffles into smiles.
Care Package Ideas for Your Cold- or Allergy-Prone Friend
Help prepare your friend for the colder months with cozy essentials that support their immune system and a sense of emotional wellbeing. Here are a few ideas to help you get started.
- Immune Support: Send your loved ones immune system support with Green Roads Rise N' Shine Immune Support Gummies. The gummies are packed with immunity-bolstering ingredients such as elderberry, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12. They also contain 25 mg of lab-tested CBD, which can help people manage everyday stressors.
- Herbal Teas: There's something incredibly comforting about having a cup of tea. With its fragrant aromas and a spoonful of honey, tea just warms the drinker from the inside out. Not to mention, many teas contain herbs and spices that are potentially beneficial! Depending on your friend's preferences, consider stuffing their care package with chamomile or peppermint tea, which some say helps clear stuffy sinuses, or ginger tea, which may help relieve mild indigestion.
- Lip Balm: If you've ever slept with your mouth open due to a stuffy nose, you know how chapped your lips can get after a night of mouth-breathing! Save your friend from the discomfort of flaky, cracked lips with a rich and creamy lip balm. Look for products with a salve-like texture and moisturizing ingredients such as lanolin, shea butter, or beeswax. Since many perfumes have drying effects, also consider choosing a fragrance-free or lightly-scented option.
- Soups: Sending a sick or sad loved one some soup may seem cliche, but cliches exist for a reason! In the case of soup, it's because it works! Not only does soup provide nourishment, sodium, and various micronutrients, but it also supplies much-needed hydration! Choose dried chicken, minestrone, or hearty veggie soup mixes for easy prep and inexpensive shipping.
Care Package Ideas for Your Sore Friends
Care packages can make someone’s day, week, or month. Here are a few more ideas for what to put in them.
- CBD Heating Topicals: These blends of CBD and heating compounds feel great on colder days. They offer relief from soreness and discomfort. They come in a no-mess, easy-to-use roll-on tube for simple, stress-free application.
- DIY Heating Pad: A little bit of heat works wonders on sore areas, making a DIY heating pad a fun and functional way to show your friends how much you care. Take a page out of Healthline's tutorial, and utilize a colorful sock, some dried rice, and a thread and needle to get started. Fill the stocking with rice and thread the opening shut. Your care package's recipient can put it in the microwave in 30-second intervals till it's comfortably hot and then apply it to the sore area for some soothing comfort.
- Entertainment: When experiencing pain, many people hang out at home to rest and recover in peace. However, in some cases, recovery can get a little boring and isolating! Consider sending your friend a few engaging items to help them pass the time (without scrolling endlessly!). A book of crossword puzzles, a novel, or a coloring book is good to start.
Care Package Ideas for Your Heartbroken Friend
Recovering from a break-up or losing a loved one can be as painful and challenging as nursing an injury or cold back to health. However, with a thoughtfully crafted care package, you can remind your friend you're always in their corner, even from far away. Consider including these items in a care package for your homesick or heartbroken friends.
- Chocolate: Got a friend with a broken heart and a massive sweet tooth? Consider stuffing their care package with some chocolatey goodness! Choose an assortment of name-brand candy bars they know and love as well as filled truffles for a pleasant surprise. Additionally, consider adding a CBD chocolate bar for a satisfying treat infused with 15 mg of soothing CBD from American-grown hemp.
- Blanket: If you can't give your friend a consoling bear hug, send them the next best thing — a comfy blanket. Personalize your choice of blanket according to the season and your friend's preferences. For instance, if you know your friend is struggling with sleep, you may choose a weighted blanket or go for a custom-printed throw featuring your best selfie if you just want to give them a good reason to smile!
- Comfy Lounge Set: Super soft and silky PJ sets are one of those things that everyone likes, but no one buys for themselves. Make your friend or loved one's day a lot more comfy and a little less blue with a matching lounge set. From a fluffy flannel set to a matching set for couples, the options are endless, so you're sure to find something perfect for your down-on-their-luck friend.
CBD Support for Every Season
Stay well this year, and help others do the same with a thoughtful get-well package from yours truly. Explore Green Roads CBD products designed for different needs — from sleep support to general wellness! Snag your favorite Green Roads CBD products at your nearest retailer, or order them online and have them shipped straight to your friend-in-need!