Sending a gift basket to someone you’re thinking about is a kind gesture that everyone appreciates, but what can you send if you don’t want to send food? As a food allergy mom, I typically prefer other people not buy our family food to ensure it’s safe, so I created this awesome list of non-food care package ideas to help you find the perfect gift.
If you’re looking to send a non-food gift basket, you can buy several on Amazon or you can easily make your own. Consider gift ideas that promote relaxation and self-care with essential oils, magnesium lotion, cozy aloe socks, puzzle books, and a handwritten note.
In this article, you’ll find
- Gift Baskets for Women
- Relaxation Gift Baskets
- What to Put in a Cozy Gift Basket
- What to Put in a Calming Gift Basket
- What to Put in a Gift Basket for Better Sleep
- What to Put in a Gift Basket to Keep Him or Her Busy
- and more Easy, Thoughtful Gift Basket Ideas
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Easy, Thoughtful Non-Food Care Package Ideas for Her
Here are care packages for women that you can easily order on Amazon that don’t involve food.
Gift Basket for Women
This gift basket that’s already assembled for you in a cute box, includes:
- Journal
- Wool Socks
- Bath Bombs
- Jewelry Holder
- Stylish Scarf
This is one of the few unique gift baskets that’s thoughtful and doesn’t include food.
Relaxation Gift Set for Women
Another unique gift basket without food is this Relaxation Gift Set for Women, which includes:
- Lavender Eye Pillow
- Lavender Room & Linen Spray
- Chakra Stone Bracelet
- Lavender Sachet
This is perfect for a pre-made gift basket to enhance relaxation and restful sleep.
Get Well Soon Care Package for Women
How cute is this Get Well Soon basket for women that comes in a “Box of Hugs”?
- ‘Drink Happy Thoughts’ Tumbler
- Soft Blanket
- Fuzzy Socks
- Lavender Soy Candle
- Fuzzy Socks
- Mini Artificial Succulent
This looks like a great non-food care package for your friend who could use a “box of hugs” delivered to her door.
If you’re looking to make your own unique care package, below are several thoughtful gift basket ideas and awesome non-food gifts to put in them.
What to Put in a Cozy Gift Basket
Create a gift basket with gifts that are warm, cozy, and invite feelings of comfort despite chilly weather or unpleasant circumstances.
New Cozy Blanket
Send a new cozy fleece blanket in your care package to let them know you’re thinking of them and wish them feelings of warmth and comfort.
Cozy Socks with Lavender + Vitamin E
These Dr. Scholl’s Soothing Women’s Socks with Lavender + Vitamin E will give her that spa feeling at home. The Vitamin E and lavender give moisturizing relief, the ultra-soft yarns provide luxurious comfort, and the bottom has grippers to help prevent slipping.
Available in many colors, these socks be great on their own or as part of a gift basket.
Warm & Cozy Candle
It can be warm & cozy inside anytime with the Warm & Cozy Soy Candle next to you. With notes of pine, orange, cinnamon, cypress, and fir, this is the perfect cozy candle gift to bring joy and comfort with hints of the holiday season.
Knitted Mittens
Looking for a gift for someone who’s always cold? A new pair of convertible mittens/gloves is a great gift idea! They’re the perfect style to keep hands warm while walking, working, or driving.
What to Put in a Calming Gift Basket
You could also make a non-food gift basket with gifts to help calm and relax your friend or loved one.
Aromatherapy Bracelet + Oils Gift Set
This Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet Gift Set is a thoughtful gift idea for her. It includes a beautifully crafted gold or black diffuser bracelet, 4 bottles of essential oils (Rosemary, Lavender, Bergamot, and Eucalyptus), 8 felt pads, and a flower gift box.
Essential Oil Diffuser
Quality essential oils can help with so many things like:
- calming stress and anxious feelings
- uplifting moods
- focus
- antibacterial and antiviral
So if the person you’re buying a gift for would appreciate any of those things, consider gifting an Essential Oil Diffuser and Essential Oils.
🌱 DoTERRA is a reputable brand of pure essential oils that my entire family uses.
Bath Bombs Gift Set
Another perfect non-food gift set idea is Bath Bombs! This Handmade, Natural, Organic Bath Bombs Set is a perfect gift idea for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or anyone you want to take a little time for themselves to relax. These bath bombs are not only beautiful, but they use essential oils for a pleasant aroma.
Soothing Massager
Most people love and benefit from massage, but few people regularly make it the masseuse. If you’re looking for a gift idea for someone who wishes he/she had more time for massage, consider this Neck and Back Massager with Soothing Heat.
It’s a great gift for men and women. It features 8 powerful deep-shiatsu kneading massage modes and adjustable intensity to help alleviate muscle soreness, ease neck stiffness, and promote relaxation after a long day.
What to Put in a Gift Basket for Great Sleep
Restful sleep is crucial for every type of healing and overall wellness. If you’re shopping for someone who could use some better sleep, these are the perfect gift ideas for a restful care package.
Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets are especially comforting for those prone to worrying, poor sleep, or who just love the comforting feeling of a hug. This Sherpa Weighted Blanket has fuzzy fleece that’ll give extra comfort and “hugs” to your friend or loved one.
😴 My children and I all have weighted blankets and have noticed improved quality of sleep. Here’s a great list of Gift Ideas for Better Sleep if you or someone you know needs more rest!
Let Me Sleep Nightgown
Maybe this Let Me Sleep Nightgown will get the point across that your friend or loved one needs more sleep! This makes a perfect gift idea that’ll make her smile and remember you whenever she wears it.
Sleep Mask
Add new Silk Sleep Masks to your gift to help block out light and promote better sleep. These masks are skin-friendly, comfortable, and made with mulberry silk.
Choose from feminine, masculine, or gender-neutral colors.
Magnesium Good Night Lotion
Earthley is a wellness brand that makes the cleanest magnesium lotion available. Their Good Night Magnesium Lotion promotes restful sleep, helps ease muscle cramps, occasional constipation, restless legs, and headaches.
🌱 Earthley has become one of my favorite brands for clean, non-toxic, natural products to promote better overall health and wellness. Here’s a list of 13 Earthley Products We Use Daily and an Honest Review of Many Earthley Products.
What to Put in a Gift Basket to Keep Him or Her Busy
How about a care package to keep someone busy? Whether they’re in quarantine or just need some fun things to keep them busy, these are great gift ideas.
Puzzle Books
Exercising your brain (without looking at a screen) is just as important as exercising your body! Puzzle books like the 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges Designed to Keep Your Brain Young would be an excellent gift to add to a care package.
3D Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaw puzzles are fun, but a 3D puzzle adds a whole nother level of challenge. This 3D Central Perk Friends Puzzle is a perfect gift for the Friends show and puzzle lovers.
Board Game or Card Game
Fun family-friendly board games make another great gift idea that doesn’t include food. Blank Slate is easy to learn, quick to play, and has great reviews.
Classic Books
Classic books are another great gift to keep someone busy while promoting relaxation and wellness. This 8-Volume Box Set of C.S. Lewis Signature Classics is extremely popular and highly rated (4.9 stars from over 1,927 global reviews).
More Easy Non-Food Care Package Gift Ideas
- Pictures
- Flowers
- Plants that are easy to care for
- Artwork from kids
- Holiday decorations
- Hand-written letter or card
- Gift card
Need a Basket?
Here are two cute DIY gift basket ideas for a more traditional gift basket and a more modern basket.
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