The following list is offered as a guide of appropriate contents for your Care Gift Basket:
Quality, clean, sturdy “medium-large” to “large” basket
Large to extra-large, clear, shrink wrap bags (to finish basket)
Clear cellophane gift bag for candle and mug
Ribbon for bows (wire/white/pastels, etc); or pre-made large bow
Large Mailing box for those not hand-delivered
Clear Packaging Tape
Ceramic Mug (appropriate style and color; new)
Sleepy-time Tea (Celestial Seasonings) or other herbal tea
Scented candle and holder
Kleenex (full-size box)
Excellent quality, new, fleece or micro-fiber blankets - large enough and soft enough to snuggle in!
Pregnancy Loss: The blanket you give will be a memento for the parent. Please give the best you can. A crib size blanket is nice so that it can be held Use blue, yellow, white, pink, or soft green. If you know the baby's gender it is appropriate to give blue for boys, pink for girls. Be certain any word embroidery on the blanket is appropriate, i.e. "Welcome Little Baby" may be hurtful.
Tape/CD (Worship; soothing instrumental music)
Journal/pen (appropriate color/design please)
Books (new)- devotionals/comforting gift books/grief appropriate - See Storm Support for suggestions.
New, very soft stuffed bear or lamb
Bubble bath
A thoughtful letter or card
* Your gift dignifies the pain of one who is hurting. Please use only new, quality items. Remember, "As you've done it unto one of the least of these, you've done it unto Me." Matthew 25:40
