Selecting gifts for care packages
Selecting gifts for care packages
Selecting gifts for care packages
There are many reasons why we sometimes have to send gifts through the mail. A son may be serving his country abroad, a daughter is studying in a far-away city, an older brother moved his family to find better employment, a close friend needed specialized medical treatment, which was unavailable locally, or you have pen pals that live on the other side of the world.
Whatever the reason may be for putting a box of goodies together, finding gifts for care packages can be as much fun as buying presents for recipients who live nearby. Although the majority of gifts are accepted by customs, finding gifts that are light, unbreakable, not too large, yet suitable for the occasion can be a bit tricky. Of course, you can send anything you want, but remember, mail and courier services are not perfect and not all deliveries arrive in one piece, and the heavier and bulky your package, the higher the service fee will be. If you are not careful you may end up paying more for the shipping of your large stuffed teddy bear, tool box, snow globes, bottle of hot sauce, or books, than what the items are worth.
When selecting the gifts for your care package, try to pick items that are light and do not need a lot of secure packing. Kids enjoy kites, music CDs and DVDs, small dolls and cars, 100 piece jig saw puzzles, or blow-up toys. For bigger items you may try to find a supplier online who will send a gift basket directly to the birthday boy or girl. You can also purchase gift certificates and mail them to the parents, who can pick up the gift locally.
When sending foods, you will have to check for shipping restrictions such as fruits, seeds and fresh meats. Also be careful when buying bottled products like wine, specialty condiments, or perfume. They break easily and will spoil anything else you included in the box. Equally fragile are flower pots, ceramic statues, glassware, coffee mugs and anything else that shatters easily. They will need extra wrapping, which will add to the weight of your shipment and the overall cost.
Clothing, jewelry, stationary sets, video games, home decorations, a variety of toiletries, cosmetics and electronics, sports memorabilia, and smaller kitchen utensils are ideal for care packages. Gift-wrap your treasures and add a greeting card or note; your package will be perfect. Check with your post office, or courier service for delivery times. Whatever they say, add a few days as delays do happen, especially if your Christmas ornaments, Valentine chocolates, or plush Easter bunnies have to go through customs for international delivery.
Obviously, there are times when you won't have time to prepare a gift box. The baby came early, the wedding announcement was last minute, or you messed up big time and need to send an apology right away. In that case, contact gift-carrying merchants online. They offer flower arrangements, candy, eatable gift baskets, balloons, food hampers, and just about anything you can think of. They will even include a short message from you to the recipient.
These gifts may not be as personal as home-made care packages, but they will still represent your thoughts and feelings. It is true, because, in the end, you were the one who made the effort and also personally selected the gift.
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