Easter is a special time for everyone, and even if you can’t spend it with your loved one, there are ways to celebrate the holiday together while apart. A care package is the perfect way to show love and support to someone serving abroad, and Easter is a great occasion to make one.
There are a variety of ways you can fill an Easter care package – there’s no right or wrong answer. Here are some fun and creative ways to get your loved one in the Easter spirit.
There are a variety of ways you can fill an Easter care package – there’s no right or wrong answer. Here are some fun and creative ways to get your loved one in the Easter spirit.
The first step when creating a care package is to go to your local post office and buy a flat-rate box. From here, let your artistic talents show! Paint the box or cover it with fun stickers. Include Easter grass inside to really get festive. An Easter card or a picture of the two of you is a great way to add a touch of personalization. Fill the box with Easter eggs - they even come in a camo print – and fill them with candy or little notes of encouragement. Pictures from past Easter celebrations or drawings from your children are sure to make him or her smile.
For food, personalization is key. You know best what your loved one craves or enjoys eating. Candy such as Peeps, Starburst's or jelly beans are great for celebrating Easter and can handle different weather conditions abroad. Sugar cookies shaped like Easter eggs are another easy and fun idea. Fixings for Easter dinner, such as instant potatoes or canned yams, will really make your loved one feel like they’re at home.
This is a great place to get creative and festive. Add touches of fun and silly items to your package. Little toys and games like crossword puzzles or Silly Putty work great. An egg dying kit that only needs water will get your solider and the rest of his unit really in the holiday spirit. If they make friends with someone in the chow hall, you might be able to smuggle out some hard-boiled eggs to color. A “Happy Easter” banner or other similar decorations are perfect for hanging up around his or her room.
Spending time apart, especially during a holiday, is never easy, but a themed care package is a great way to celebrate and keep traditions alive.
Spending time apart, especially during a holiday, is never easy, but a themed care package is a great way to celebrate and keep traditions alive.