Create a Special Get Well Gift Basket

By: Belinda J Mooney

A get well gift basket is simple, easy to make and thoughtful. With some minor adjustments for the age of the person receiving the basket, you have a terrific gift that is sure to lift the spirits of the receiver.

Starting with a basic basket, you can add a variety of items to make this a special and personal gift. Keeping the gifts simple is wise for a sick person; giving them something that will take work to prepare, like a bean soup mix, is usually not a good idea. Here are some possible themes:

Tea Gift Baskets: Many varieties of teas are relaxing, soothing and stimulating.

Drugstore Essentials: Package up your basic pain reliever, decongestant, cough syrup, Airborne, some throat lozenges, Epsom salts, Johnson Foot soak, and a thermometer. This way, they won't even need to leave the house for supplies that will make them feel better.

Get Well Basket for Kids: For a child, you can add a DVD or book to help them pass the time since keeping sick kids entertained can be a chore. Giving them puzzles, books or a movie to watch will help entertain them while allowing them to rest. If you add a stuffed animal to the basket, you will give them a special friend to keep them company and cheer them up.

Get Well Fruit Basket: Fresh fruit can add color to any of the past basket ideas, or send a basket filled with fruit only. Fruit is colorful, and this type of basket will also give the receipent some easy and healthy snacks that will not require a lot of preparation. For a child, you can even put in some juice packs, which will help them stay hydrated.

A get well gift basket offers many options for young and old. Gift baskets can provide some needed essentials and comfort items that are sure to boost a sick friend's spirits and show them how much you care.

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