Care Bear
Making a care package for someone far away is one of my favorite-but-least-practiced things to do. If you have a little extra time and budget (and of course, someone you like who doesn’t live next door), follow the leader:
1. Find a good, sturdy box.
2. Set aside fun paper (for stuffing or for tidier [taped] decorating).
3. Collect a bunch of little trinkets the lucky guy or girl will appreciate. (Anything from a few magazines to some marbles, a pair of socks, packs of gum, a vintage tee, lotto tickets, a deck of cards, plastic army men, a matchbox car, lip balm, or bright postcards.)
4. Add in a few favorite things. (Something special you know he or she will love.)
5. And top it off with something edible. (And of course, stable for shipping.)
6. Include a hand-written note.
7. Write out the address and make your sealed package look fun (but not theft-worthy). (Consider: colorful tape, a hand-made label, multi-colored markers to write the name.)
You’re creative. Now, GO.
