This post discusses Valentines day care package ideas.
While Valentines day is usually marketed just to couples, it actually derives from an interesting history of roman holidays, generally centered around romance and love. The great thing about love is that it comes in many different forms and there are many different ways of showing it. Your love can feel and look different for your friends, family, or significant others, but Valentines day is a great time to show anyone in your life that you care about and love them.
In the era of self care and self love, Valentines day is a great time to focus on showing someone you care. What’s a better way to do that then creating a care package for Valentines day.
You can take your approach to creating a care package for Valentines day in a lot of different ways, basing the items you include inside off of the following categories:
- Wishlist Items
- Items for their home
- Items to make them feel loved
- Items for self care
15 Ideas for Valentines Day Care Packages:
Wishlist Care Package Items
We have to be honest here. Nothing is worse than getting a gift or package of things that you either have no use for or that you don’t like. A great way to balance out the care package you’re creating is to include an item or two from the wish list of the person who is receiving the care package. These are items that maybe the two of you have had conversations about, or you saw them like or comment on a post about a certain item.
For example, if your mom or grandma has been complaining about needing new slippers for the house, that would be a great item to include in your care package to show that you’re listening to the things they need.
Maybe your significant other recently started going to the gym and has been liking posts from a popular gym clothing line. Go with that! Some other ideas could include:
- Gift cards
- Athleisure clothing
- Pajamas
- Wallet/Bag
- Music Vinyls
- An item to help their business
- Cologne/perfume
Home Care Package Items
1. Candle/custom candles
Candles are key for any home. The catch here is getting the right smell. If you aren’t sure what they’ll like, go for neutral smells so nothing too strong like a “Apple pumpkin Fall” scent. Ordering online can be tricky if you don’t exactly know what you’re getting so try to smell it out in store to know what you’re working with.
2. Custom glasses/drinking ware
Everyone needs to drink. Whether its juice, water, a protein shake or wine. Grab a cute valentines day mug at your local store or a nice set of wine or champagne glasses. If you want to go the extra mile and DIY you can add your own customization to the drinking glasses such as a love note or the persons name. If you’re not in your DIY era, Etsy is a great place to find affordable customizable drinking and glassware.
3. Art or custom picture frame
Nothing says thoughtful like a piece of art that reminds you of someone. If your special someone likes pictures and art look for something that may add a nice touch to their home that they’ll always remember you by. You can even create or order your own customized photo frame that your person can then add their own picture to.
4. Heated blanket
Unfortunately, Valentines day is still in the dead of winter so most likely where you live there’s a bit of chill. A heated blanked is a great addition to a valentines day care package for those colder nights.
Loving Care Package Items
1. Picture frame with a shared picture
Instead of leaving all your photos in your phone or on your computer, pull out one or a few of your favorites with the person receiving the care package. This is a great budget friendly way to provide someone with a great memory and show your love. You can send these pictures directly to your local Walgreen’s or CVS from your phone for easy printing, or even use Canva to design. Purchase a picture frame and you’re good to go.
2. Picture book
Upgrade your picture frame into a collection of favorite memories or pictures with a picture book. You can customize this using Canva, Shutterfly, MixBook, or other picture book companies helping your special someone to remember all of the great times you all have had together.
3. Keychain picture
Ever seen an old foldable camera film roll? A great way to connect you and your significant other is with a key chain of the two of you. Instead of the typical keychain picture holders from the 90’s try a more creative approach with a customized camera film keychain.
4. Handwritten note/card
Sometimes a material item really does it cut it. A great way to make someone special in your life feel loved is through a handwritten note or card. Talk about the things that make them great, make them special, and why you love them. This is a perfect addition for a valentines day care package with a lot of different options to customize.
5. Homemade Gift Cards
Another “non-materialistic” addition for your valentines day care package is to create a set of homemade gift cards. These are a collection of cards where you can create ideas or “IOUs” for another person to use. For example, this could be an home date, cooking a nice meal for them, an at home massage, washing their car, or any other type of act of service. Think of your person’s love languages and how you can appeal to them
6. Matching jewelry
Matching jewelry is a great care package gift for a significant other, friend or family member and doesn’t have to be expensive. This can be a classic initials necklace for each of you, or just a simple bracelet with a similar color or design.
Self Care Package Ideas
When coming up with items for self care to include in your Valentines day care package, think about the mental, physical, and emotional state of the person you care about. What might help them relax, rest, and reset?
1. Facial care spa set
Who doesn’t like a good facial? You don’t necessarily have to go to an esthetician or fancy spa to get one but you could provide some of products for your special someone in their valentines day care package. Add in items like various types of face masks, under eye patches, face towels, etc. or even check out your local TJ Maxx or Marshalls where they have a ton of already gifts sets perfect for this.
2. Spa/pedicure gift card
Another great and quick option is to get a spa/pedicure gift card from your local salon. This is honestly a great gift for anyone because their are a ton of options whether its’ just a pedicure, a massage, or a facial if you don’t want to take the at home route.
3. Cook a homemade meal or get a meal delivered for them
Food is the key to everyone’s heart right? There are a few creative ways to add food into your valentines day care package. From a gift card to their favorite restaurant, or even Uber Eats/Door Dash if you can’t decide. To make it more intimate, you could plan an at home dinner where you cook one of their favorite homemade meals. A great gift either way you spin it.
4. Items for an at home movie night
If your special person is a movie fan, movies can be a great way to relax and reset after a long week. A great addition for your valentines day care package is create a movie day gift. A combination of pre paying for a rented movie or buying movie tickets, their favorite candy or movie snacks, and a cozy blanket.
5. Massage gun
Lack of self care can truly stress anyone out. A massage gun is a great way to relax a bit at home especially if your friend or special someone who is more active or does a lot of workouts, their muscles can be super tight.
Whether you want your valentines day care package to be full of wishlist items, or a combination of home, self care, or loving items, there are a ton of great options. Emphasis on Valentines Day being about showing love and care for whoever means something to you in your life. Focus on what might make that special person feel loved and run with it.
