I am a HUGE proponent of the care package. To me, there is nothing that shows you care more than putting together a bunch of cute little gifts for a friend. Most of the time, care packages are sent for occasions like recovering from an illness or break up but we really like to celebrate and show we care during the HAPPY moments too! So we put together three happy, happy care packages with our partners at DOVE® Chocolate that you can send your gal pals when something GOOD happens, like a big move (ok maybe you’re sad about that.. but they probably aren’t!), a promotion, or a first date! Here’s a few ideas for making a happy event even better for your besties!
Dove was the perfect partner for this because, well, first of all… every care package obviously needs chocolate. And second of all, inside DOVE PROMISES there’s a cute little message like “Treat Tuesday like Friday” or “Kiss and tell”! They fit perfectly with the sentiment of sending a little encouragement to your pals. Plus, there is nothing like chocolate with a surprise inside! We picked Almond + Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Caramel + Dark Chocolate for these baskets!
The First Date
Get your BFF ready for a big date night with all the essentials! Here’s what we included in ours:
Lip Gloss | Compact Mirror | Perfume | Nail Polish | Mints | Loofah | Shaving Cream | Razor | DOVE PROMISES Chocolates | Disco Balls (Just for fun!) | Acrylic Tray
Bon Voyage!
Maybe your bestie is headed away to college, or abroad for a semester, or moving somewhere for a new job, here’s what she needs for her travels:
Book | Passport Cover | Sunnies | Playing Cards | Colorblock Cube | Stamps | Hand Sanitzer | Travel Toiletry Bottles | DOVE PROMISES Chocolates (For the plane ride, duh!) | Acrylic Tray
You Go Girl!
Maybe your BFF got a new job or a big promotion, or maybe she’s just killin’ it at that work life and deserves a little somethin’ somethin’, here’s what she needs:
Boss Mug | Confetti Popper | DOVE PROMISES Chocolates | Note Pad | Boss Pin | Pencils | Paper Clips | Penthouse Keychain | Lip Balm | Acrylic Tray
Photos by Jeff Mindell
Have you ever sent (or received) a fun care package!? What was in it!?
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paige says
These are so cute! I’d love to receive any of these in the mail! Those yellow heart shaped sunglasses are SO cute! I’m happy just looking at them 🙂
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Helen says
One of my dear friends is moving from Iowa to New Jersey in a couple of weeks and I have wanted to put together something to send off to her. This has been so helpful!
XO Helen www.KaleidoscopeSpinning.com
Kelly says
The perfect occasion for a care package! Also as a Jersey girl here myself.. make sure you go visit her if, for nothing else, for the pizza and bagels! 😉
Blythe says
I LOVE THIS IDEA! So cute and fun, and you can customize it to anyone, really. I’m definitely keeping this idea in mind when coming up for gift ideas for my gals
-Blythe
www.eleanorandemilio.com
Kelly says
Thanks Blythe! That’s why I love care packages… so customizable!
Susan says
How cute are these. Now I want to send care packages to every one I know!
Johanna says
These are so cute! For friends who have gone off to college, I have sent them a birthday party in a box! I like to include balloons, hostess cakes, confetti, some party decorations, and other fun things!!
Kelly says
I LOVE THAT IDEA!!! Oh, I am so doing that!
Rebecca says
I love giving my bffs little gifts for no special reason! Definitely going to be keeping these care package ideas in mind. And now I’m craving chocolate!
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Kelly says
Gifts for no reason are the best kind of gifts, if you ask me!
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