Care Packages

How it all began:

Shampoo, baby wipes, toothbrush & razors...blah blah blah!  I mean, how many sticks of deodorant does a man need?  Months ago my husband made the mistake of telling me that 3 packages a month wasn't enough.  So in retaliation, I started sending him 2 per week.  Well, after a while I realized I was sending the same basic necessities over and over again, with maybe a slight variation on a new movie or game.  It got old real fast.  So one day I came up with the bright idea to start sending themed packages.  This is more fun for me because I get to keep busy with a scavenger hunt all over town seeking items for my themed boxes. And my husband really enjoys getting the surprise each week.

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Red's Baseball Season Opener Box

Easter Basket in a Box

Enjoy your freedom? Thank a Soldier Box

Top Secret Box (That's why it's camo, so you wont see it)

Radio Active Spider Box

The Waddling, Tuxedo Wearing, Non-flying, Swimming Bird Box

A Camping Trip in a Box

1-UP! Box

Summer Vacation in a box

I love you more than Homer loves Donuts box


Some tips to start your own:


- Work on about 5 boxes at a time. This way you aren't out looking for items for just one theme at a time, which may prove to be difficult.

-  Scrapbook paper.  This really adds to the box.  It's not that expensive and fits perfectly in the large flat rates.  Make sure to decorate the bottom of the box with a message or surprise.

- Stickers.  This is also a real simple way to dress up a drab box. And like scrapbook paper, you can find them in just about any theme you desire.

- Make them personal.  Send holiday themed, birthday themed, and anniversary themed boxes.  Also pick his favorite sports team, movie, video games, etc.

- Send movies that match the theme of the box.  For example. I sent my husband a baseball themed box and placed Major League I & II (our favorite movies) inside.

- Bake homemade cookies that match.


Here is a list of themes to get you started on your own boxes:

-His favorite sports team (T-shirt, books, trading cards, mascot, small football/basketball/baseball)
-His favorite video game (Send a game, poster, t-shirt, a new controller for the system)
-Concert night (CD's, band t-shirts, glow sticks)
-Movie night (send movies, popcorn, candy)
-Summer Time (Water guns, water balloons, sunscreen, sunglasses)