Creating and sending a care package is something that I have struggled off and on with completing, depending on the duty station. When my husband was in training and on surface ships, I was much better at it, but with submarines, its has been a little harder. however, sending these is one of the most fun and a very positive aspect of deployment – and we should always try to focus on the positive!
Once you have your box (did you know you can get FREE materials for care packages??), you may look at it and think…now what??? I thought it would be useful to put together a list of ideas by month. Next time he’s away and I have trouble with themes, I can just use one to match the applicable month or season!
A YEAR OF CARE PACKAGE IDEAS
January
Happy New Year
Make sure you tell your long-distance-loved-one Happy New Year in Jan! This kit from Countdowns and Cupcakes is adorable!
Miss You Snow Much
Even in the hottest of climates, this will keep the winter day blues away with a snow-themed care package. Isn’t it great?
February
Super Bowl
Help your man get ready for the Super Bowl with this football-themed care package.
Valentine’s Day
You can’t go wrong with a Valentine’s Day package – the traditional care package for the month of February.
March
St. Patrick’s Day
The luck of the Irish will go a long way when you ship this green box of goodies!
March Madness
This package is perfect for your basketball fan and right on time for March Madness!
April
Easter
Can’t have April without Easter! Send your special some-bunny a special package!
Spring
Spring will be in full-swing when your soldier gets this sweet package!
May
Mother’s Day
Not applicable for everyone, but this would be such a cute idea for any deployed or long-distance mother you know to make sure her Mother’s Day is extra special.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a perfect day to honor your service member with a patriotic package full of love.
June
Father’s Day
Wish your favorite dad a Happy Father’s Day with a cute care package full of goodies!
Deployment’s a Beach
This package is full of those good summer vibes, which is exactly what your deployed service member needs!
July
4th of July
The only thing more patriotic than a deployed soldier is the 4th of July. For more Independence Day care package ideas check out this post!
Beat the Heat
Help your service member beat the summer heat with this cool package idea!
August
Box Full of Sunshine
Send your long-distance-loved-one a package that’s will sunny up their day!
You Float My Boat
Let your soldier know that they float your boat with this nautical-themed care package.
September
Fall Care Package
The first day of fall in September is the perfect occasion to send a fall-themed care package.
Football
Along with the month of September and cooler fall weather, comes football! Send your favorite sports fan this football-themed package, decorated with his favorite team.
October
Pumpkin Spice
Is your loved one a fan of pumpkin spice like me?? Grab all the favorites and put them in a cute care package like this!
Halloween
You couldn’t send a care package in October without sending one with a Halloween theme!
November
Veteran’s Day
Let your favorite vet know that you are thinking of them with a patriotic Veteran’s Day care package. You really can’t go wrong with the red, white and blue!
Thanksgiving
November wouldn’t be complete without Thanksgiving! Let your soldier know how thankful you are for him with a package just for Turkey Day.
December
Christmas Countdown
A Christmas Countdown package is perfect for the month of December! Whether 12 days of 25 days, wrapping individual gifts is a great way to have the magic carry on all season long!
Christmas
You can’t have December without Christmas! Send your soldier a Christmas care package to help them celebrate!
Need more inspiration?
I hope this list of monthly care package ideas inspires you to get a package in the mail to your loved one soon! If you are looking for more specific items to include, be sure to check out this ultimate shopping list for care packages! No matter what you choose, simply receiving the care package will be the highlight of your loved ones day!