Sending my husband 12 care packages while he was away was one of the biggest accomplishments on my deployment bucket list. (Which sounds silly, but I put a lot of time and thought into them.)
I tried to send him a box for each month that he was gone (you can see all of them here). Coming up with a theme for each package and finding the stuff to put in them was difficult.
(You can find The Massive List of Things to Send in a Care Package here.)
So, I thought it would be useful to put together a list of care package ideas by month. Next time he’s gone and I have trouble coming up with new themes, I can just choose one based on the month or season that we’re in.
A Year of Care Package Ideas
January
Happy New Year
Make sure you tell your long-distance-loved-one Happy New Year on January 1st!
Fitness Resolution
Help your soldier keep his New Year resolutions by sending him a fitness care package.
Miss You Snow Much
Keep the winter day blues away with a snow-themed care package.
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February
Groundhog Day
I tried my best to find a groundhog-themed care package, but the best I could do was a squirrel. However, a groundhog care package would be ideal for someone who didn’t want to send the traditional Valentine’s package in 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 care package – the traditional care package for February.
(You can find more Valentine’s Day care package ideas here.)
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March
Mardi Gras
The dates of Mardi Gras differ from year to year, but you can send your long-distance-loved-one a festive green, purple, and gold package whenever you want!
St. Patrick’s Day
The luck of the Irish will go a long way when you ship this green box of goodies!
March Madness
Help your man get ready for the March Madness with this basketball-themed care package.
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April
April Fools
Not only is this box cute, but it could be packed full of fun gifts and practical jokes!
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!
(You can find more Easter Care Package Ideas here.)
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May
Mother’s Day
Although this package won’t be applicable for everyone, make sure you send it any deployed or long-distance mother you know to make sure her Mother’s Day is extra special.
(You can see more Mother’s Day Care Package Ideas here!)
Armed Forces Day
Hopefully your soldier knows how proud you are of them every day, but Armed Forces Day is a good day to remind them!
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a perfect day to honor your service member with a patriotic package full of love.
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June
Father’s Day
Wish your favorite dad a Happy Father’s Day with a cute care package full of goodies!
(You can find more Father’s Day Care Package Ideas here.)
Summer Sunshine
Send your long-distance-loved-one a box of summer sunshine with a bright and sunny box of love!
Deployment’s a Beach
This package is full of those good summer vibes, which is exactly what your deployed service member needs!
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July
4th of July
The only thing more patriotic than a deployed soldier is the 4th of July.
(For more 4th of July care package ideas check out this post!)
Pucker Up!
This summer-themed care package is perfect for July.
(For more summer care package ideas, check out this post!)
Beat the Heat
Help your service member beat the July heat with this cool care package.
(For more Ideas of Things to Put in Summer Care Packages, check out this post!)
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August
Orange You Glad?
This orange-themed care package is perfect for the dog days of summer.
Hot Stuff
Send your long-distance-loved-one a package that’s as hot as the temps outside!
(You can find more summer-themed care packages here.)
You Float My Boat
Let your soldier know that they float your boat with this nautical-themed care package.
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September
Patriot Day
Patriot Day is the perfect opportunity to send a red, white, and blue care package to your favorite patriot!
Fall Care Package
Help your long-distance loved one get ready for fall with all the autumn vibes in this box.
(For more fall care package ideas, check out this post.)
Football
Along with the month of September and cooler fall weather, comes football! Send your favorite sports fan this football-themed package.
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October
Columbus Day
In honor of Columbus Day and one of the most famous explorers of all time, send your soldier an adventure-themed care package.
Pumpkin Spice
Have you ever seen an October without pumpkin spice?
Halloween
You couldn’t send a care package in October without sending one with a Halloween theme!
(For more Halloween care package ideas, you should check out this post!)
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November
Veteran’s Day
Let your favorite vet know that you are thinking of them with a patriotic Veteran’s Day care package.
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.
(For more Thanksgiving care package ideas, check out this post.)
Hunting Season
November brings in hunting season for many people. Send a hunting-themed care package to the special hunter in your life!
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December
Christmas Countdown
A Christmas countdown package is perfect for the month of December!
(For more Christmas Care Package Ideas, check out this post.)
Missing You a Monstrous Amount
Missing someone is especially hard during the holidays. Let your long-distance loved one know just how much you miss them with this monster care package.
Christmas
You can’t have December without Christmas! Send your soldier a Christmas care package to help them celebrate!
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I hope this list of monthly care package ideas inspires you to get a package in the mail to your loved one soon!
I love this idea for care packages! I always love getting little surprises in the mail.
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I love sending the surprises as much as I love receiving them!