Cold and flu season has definitely made its presence in our home in the last couple of weeks. I’m actually at the tail end of battling a cold right now which made for a lazier weekend than I had anticipated. While burrying myself in big comfy throws and tissue boxes within reach I’ve thinking about all the things that I could use to help me feel better. The more I thought about it I realized it would be a great idea to pick up a few extra supplies to prepare Get Well Soon gifts for family and friends. This way whenever my mother, sisters, or best friend are feeling under the weather I can take a little gift to help them feel better. How I never thought to do this before is beyond me.
Here’s an example of a get well soon gift basket I put together and a few gift ideas.
I think the most essential item during cold and flu season is a box of tissue. Even during the remainder of the year a box of Kleenex tissue is a staple in our home. With three kiddos having a tissue box in every room comes in handy.
I picked up the four Kleenex boxes plus the on the go packs. I love those things! I keep them in my purse at all times!
Get Well Gift Ideas:
tissue
sanitizer
lotion
lip balm
comfy socks
cough drops
hot cocoa mix
A few more ideas to include: a movie, book, Sudoku/crossword puzzle, coffee or tea.
I took a few gift wrapping supplies I had on hand to put the gift basket together. The wire basket is from the Target dollar section, clear cellophane from the craft store, and the ribbon was left over from my glass glitter pear ornament.
Its a simple gift but hopefully it’ll cheer someone up next time they’re feeling under the weather.
I hope you had a great weekend, thanks for stopping by!
it definitely is the season for bugs! I love this idea too cute
I have been making these for a long time. I also include a can of chicken soup. Friends and family really appreciate it.
Just was wondering where in the world you got your backdrop from? I have been looking to get something like that but can’t figure out what it is? Is it real wood?
Adorably gift wrapped and great idea too!
I LOVE your Get Well Soon basket idea! I want to be your friend so I can get one next time I’m sick!
What a very great gift to give, especially when someone isn’t feeling well. Thanks for sharing this! Hope you are doing well!
I love this…I need one of those right now…:( what a great idea as usual…xo
What a darling idea!! Its so fun putting baskets together!! I would love for you to come link this up to my party going on! https://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/12/get-social-sunday_9.html
This is such a fabulous idea! I want one! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome Get Well Gift Basket idea!!
What a great idea, I love it.
I love this!!! What a great idea!!
Hi Crystal, this is the greatest idea, I love it!!
Quick question…would it be okay to share this on my blog…,I would link back to here and give you the full credit ofcourse, and basically just say I visited your blog and ran across this great idea of yours and share how awesome it is!! :) Just wanted to check and see if you were okay with that…I wouldn’t want to share without your blessing!!
Have a great Friday!!
Sara
What a beautiful basket ~ I’m not sick but I could whip up a pretty convincing cough if I can have your basket! ; P