Care packages, Part 2

Some of you may be thinking, but what should I put in the care package?

Care packages contain lots of simple things that are just delightful to receive. Receiving just one thing is a gift. This is a care package. Food is easiest - think indulgent snacks, healthy snacks, tea or coffee, done. Or jazz it up a notch with some extra delightful things, like a small book or crafty notebook, or natural body care items. Choose small luxuries over expensive trinkets. Something you can only get where you are, something your friend misses, like “Dottie’s Homemade Licorice”, is perfection. 

But but but!! You cannot skimp on the card. The card in a care package can be any kind at all - I prefer beautiful blank ones – but it must have a personal message. I know this causes some people anxiety and I have advice:  Don’t overthink it. Speak from the heart.

Finally, the crucial step - get your ass to the post office.