Don’t know what to put in summer care packages?
I’ve sent dozens of care packages over the years. Often those care packages were sent to my husband stationed overseas in hot climates.
(Check out this post of 9 Summer Care Package Ideas or these 4th of July Care Package Ideas!)
I always try to fill them not only with things that he likes but also things that he can use or things that he might not be able to get. As always, I have to consider what facilities he has access to. Sometimes, he has access to a pool, and that opens up a lot more stuff that I can send.
Here are 19 ideas of things to put in summer care packages to help beat the heat!
Things to Put in Summer Care Packages
For Heat Safety
- cooling towels
- drink packets (Liquid IV, Gatorade, etc.)
- new sunglasses
- new water bottle/tumbler
- hat
- sunscreen
- aloe/after-sun lotion
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For Fun
- hard candy (that won’t melt)
- new swimsuit
- books
- float
- flip flops
- Turkish beach towel
- frisbee
- water-proof speaker
- beach ball
- tanning lotion
- beach bag
- gift card/money for a cold treat
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I hope this list helps you get a summer care package in the mail soon! And that you and your long-distance loved one are together again soon!
