20 Thoughtful Care Packages to Send Right to Their Doorstep

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From life’s stresses to its major changes, it’s easy to let the little things we do to take care of ourselves fall by the wayside. Receiving a care package from a loved one is a sweet reminder that we deserve to treat ourselves, and giving one is a great way to show you care. If you’ve been looking for a unique way to show someone they’re on your mind, we rounded up some of the most thoughtful care package ideas out there.

When your giftee receives this package, watch their stress melt away, whether they’re a busy parent who needs a little help with weeknight dinners or a new college graduate daunted by entering the real world. Some of our picks are specific to hobbies: we found great options for the bookworm and the gym buff. Others are full of treats they’ll savor, picnic-ready charcuterie or just excuses to de-stress. There's no need to spend precious time running around to different stores to make a care package either, as all of our picks, below, come fully assembled. Send it straight to their house, or bring it home first to hand-deliver it for an extra special touch. Scroll on for our thoughtful ideas that will put a smile on their face.

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Rest and Recovery Care Package

Nothing soothes a cold or a sick day like a bowl of hearty soup. Take it up a notch with this care package that comes with four to six servings of your soup of choice, cookies, and rolls. Up the comfort with the included blanket, socks, and herbal tea, and an anti-flu concentrate of cayenne, ginger, lime, and turmeric.

Dog & Owner Snack Attack Box

Four-legged friends who love snacking on whatever their owner is eating will love this gift box. There’s kettle corn and snickerdoodle cookies for the owner to enjoy, while the pup can chow down on a biscuit shaped like pizza or dog treat nuggets. A cupcake dog toy is included for the pups who may need to take a break from actual snacking.

Bodycare Gift Set

Bring the self-care of a spa visit home with this best-selling skincare set. Between the algae body oil, salt scrub and the body butter, their skin will be left feeling so pampered it’ll melt their stress away. All of the components are also travel-size, so it’s a great gift to bring with you on a trip.

Double Dinner Care Package

For the busy bee who needs a break from figuring out dinner for the family, gift this care package that takes care of it. Simply pop the included soup or mac and cheese in the microwave, heat up some rolls, and dinner is ready to go. It’s so simple that the kids could make it themselves. For dessert, you can add your choice of seven cookie flavors.

Parisian Café Set of 3 Small Candles

For candle collectors, each new one is a little rush of happy feelings. The three candles in this set bring about 20 hours of peace each. Let this Parisian Cafe-themed set whisk them away. The scents carry notes of coffee, Chantilly whipped cream, and spiced biscuits, so their home will smell like brunching along the Seine.

Salt of the Sea Set

Yes, caviar is a bit luxurious for a gift set, but lean into it. Let your friend feel like royalty with this delectable caviar and crème fraîche set, and ground it a bit by topping the included Pringles with the combo. Thank us later.

"Taste of New York" Weekender Box

Wanderlust gets the best of us all. Whether your giftee has always wanted to visit the Big Apple, or they’re a New Yorker far from home, give them a taste of the city’s best eats from the classic thin crust pizza and the velvety cheesecake.

Snack Box

Give the adventurous snacker a box chock full of snacks, candies, and teas straight from Japan. They’ll love to try out even what one month’s box has to offer, but for an even more extensive gift, a few months subscription will allow them to switch up their snack game.

My First Musical Menagerie Gift Set

This jungle-theme instrument set is a great pick for the young kid who needs some new toys to play with. Each wooden animal is made with non-toxic paint and functions as a different instrument, from the blue bird whistle to the cat harmonica. They’ll love exploring all the music and sounds they can make.

2-Cheese Double Cream Baked Brie Board

This Brie board made Oprah’s Favorite Things list in 2023 for just how easily it is to whip up finger food at a party. Pop this spread of different flavors of creamy baked Brie in the oven, and in just 20 minutes, they’re ready to serve to guests. Go for savory rosemary and sundried tomato or sweet blueberry, vanilla, and Thai ginger.

The Specialty Craft Cocktail Kit

Make it 5 o'clock anywhere with this craft cocktail kit. It'll encourage them to take a load off while crafting something new and delicious, whether they'd prefer an old fashioned with notes of cherry or a crisp, blood orange take on a mimosa.

Less Stress Package

It can be hard to find the time to de-stress and take care of yourself. This relaxing care package makes it much easier, and it's very lavender-themed. Six cookies of your choice come with a lavender-filled eye mask, lavender hand lotion, lip balm, scented candle—you get the idea.

Books & More Box

A monthly book delivery is a great gift on its own. Make it even better with two books and a collection of novelty items like enamel pins, bookmarks, candies, pens, pencil cases, coffee and tea...the list goes on.

The Barbell Box

For the one who sees the gym as their sanctuary, gift this care package full of things to help them on their fitness journey. Products like protein powder and electrolyte drinks are available alongside workout inspiration and recipes.

SWANcuterie Board

What's even better than a sprawling snack spread to bring to the beach? A swan-themed float that comes with it. If your giftee lives in a warmer climate, they'll get a kick out of this extra piece of their gift. The spread of cheeses, meats, dried fruits, and nuts arrives arranged and ready to eat, so they can put it straight in the car for a beach day.

Thank You Hamper

Take the tea gift box up a notch with these Fortnum & Mason hamper that's so picnic ready. Not only do they get the beautiful basket, but they'll receive the brand's royal blend tea and lots to enjoy it with: sea salted caramel truffles, biscuits and strawberry preserves, and even a musical biscuit tin.

Ultimate Popcorn Making Crate

Use this gift crate as an excuse to have a movie night at home, or just encourage them to treat themselves. It'll help them craft the ultimate snack, with fresh yellow and red popcorn kernels and four seasonings of their choice, from spicy cheddar to ranch.

Congrats! Gift Set

For a non-alcoholic alternative to congratulating someone, this bubbly gift set is perfect! It comes in a glittery box complete with Sugarfina candies, a bright grapefruit candle, a push pop full of glitter and a bottle of sparkling white tea, so they can still enjoy some bubbly.

Beehive Cheese Gift Crate

They'll love this box full of delectable cheeses from a family-owned creamery in Utah. Paired with dried figs, salami, honey, and olive oil crackers, its the perfect charcuterie starter kit. Let's be real: the best part of any charcuterie board is the cheese.

Dear Graduate Gift Set

Graduation is a huge milestone, and it can be a scary one. Help the graduate in your life be ready to face the real world with this gift set including a mug to help them with the adulting, a guided journal, and 400 fun facts in a card deck that reminds them not to take life too seriously.

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