I had been thinking lately about something I could do for the many individuals I came across in my volunteer work that were sick. After my light bulb moment delivered the thought ‘care package’ it was off to the internet to borrow others ideas. This article happens to have some terrific ones.

14 Ideas for a Comforting Care Package for a Sick Loved One (+ A Giveaway!) | The Health Sessions.

Since I’m looking for more generalized ideas, I’m sticking with the following items:

• heating pads
• brain games (inexpensive and readily available at your local dollar store)
• mug filled with green tea and honey (don’t forget a little brewing guide as I, a long time green tea drinker, recently discovered I had been over-brewing it)
• a journal
• some reading material
• a handwritten message, likely inside of a greeting card

Of course for friends and family members I know more intimately some of the other suggestions in the article would be easier to use.

What things do you choose to give or would like to receive when you’re not feeling well?