I want to send a homemade gift package to a friend. The wrinkle: He doesn't eat sweets. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by eleanna on Jul 30, 2009 - 19 answers

My Australian friend sent me a lovely package of Australian goods (Marmite, Vegemite, Aero, Tim Tams, Jaffa, Violet Crumble, Chokito...), and I'd like to reciprocate. But I'm clueless as to what American things are rarities in Australia. Any suggestions of what I can send? FWIW, my friend is in Newcastle, I'm in Los Angeles.
posted by Xere on Jul 11, 2009 - 60 answers

What should I put in a care package for a friend who is starting law school in the fall? [more inside]
posted by nataliedanger on Jul 2, 2009 - 33 answers

What moral-support gifts can I send a friend fighting for access to her daughter? [more inside]
posted by tabubilgirl on Feb 19, 2009 - 4 answers

[giftfilter] It's that time of year again. I want to send a Christmas care package to a friend who is volunteering with the Peace Corps in the Philippines. What's good to send? [more inside]
posted by radiomayonnaise on Nov 20, 2008 - 5 answers

What should NOT go in a care package to China? [more inside]
posted by hydrate on Sep 21, 2008 - 19 answers

Putting together a fun-filled mail package for my friend. He is currently studying abroad in Thailand. What things are unobtainable, nearly unobtainable, or coveted, that I can send him? I'm in the US. Help me be awesome.
posted by Xere on Aug 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Care package ideas for a new journalism grad student and New Yorker- [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Aug 14, 2008 - 12 answers

Ideas for a care package for a Peace Corps volunteer in Kyrgyzstan? I'd like to keep it open for many different types of suggestions, but perhaps the fact that he is 24 year old male from Northern California is relevant. Anyone know what kinds of things he'll be missing while he's stuck there for two years?
posted by emyd on Jul 27, 2008 - 23 answers

My boyfriend is moving to Chicago from NC. I want to put together a kickass care package for him. [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Jul 5, 2008 - 14 answers

My good friend's young son will be having heart surgery in a few weeks. It's expected to go well, but it's still terrifying for everyone. I want to do something for her to let her know I care, but I'm coming up blank. She and her husband have plenty of family in the area so I'm sure they'll be handling meals, etc. The children's hospital is nearby so they won't be staying in a hotel or anything. Have any of you been through something like this? What helped you out during hours in the waiting room? (The irony is, I have young sons myself so I should be able to put myself in her place, but the whole idea of being in her place scares me so much I can hardly think about it.)
posted by _Mona_ on Jun 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Manhattan care package? [more inside]
posted by LittleMissCranky on Jun 15, 2008 - 20 answers

What should I put in an exam care package for a law student? [more inside]
posted by solipsophistocracy on Apr 26, 2008 - 16 answers

My sister is having ACDF surgery on Monday, and I'm putting together a care package for her recovery. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by owhydididoit on Apr 20, 2008 - 6 answers

What to give a new soldier about to deploy? [more inside]
posted by Northwest on Dec 7, 2007 - 17 answers

What should I give my mother for her upcoming trip around the world? [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! on Nov 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Please help me distract, amuse, and pamper my sick friend. [more inside]
posted by librarianamy on Aug 30, 2007 - 19 answers

My wife and I are looking to pack a carry-on care package for a friend who is flying to China soon. He will be staying there for a month on business. What kinds of things should I send on the plane with him? Just small things that would fit in say a quart size ziplock (or maybe something more creative than a ziplock). Perhaps stuff to do on the plane or maybe something useful once he gets to China? Just plain fun, stupid stuff is good too. [more inside]
posted by philad on Jul 10, 2007 - 11 answers

Much like this question, I want to deliver a care package to a family member who is ill. However, I'm in Chicago, and she's in New York (Brooklyn, to be precise). I'd love to send her some matzoh ball soup, decongestants, tea, and other goodies for the infirm. Any suggestions? (My yahoo search inadvertently went to the web as a whole an I found this and I was all "Sweet!" until I realized it was just an idea.)
posted by mjbraun on Jun 13, 2007 - 6 answers

What can I give my sister in law to keep her busy while recovering from surgery? [more inside]
posted by msali on Apr 29, 2007 - 23 answers

Does anyone have a source for care-package type needs for American infantry soldiers in Iraq, as written by soldiers in Iraq?
posted by Heatwole on Nov 17, 2006 - 10 answers

Brits: is there any American junk food which you covet? [more inside]
posted by dong_resin on Oct 5, 2006 - 53 answers

Composing a care package for friend in Sudan -- what to include? [more inside]
posted by cior on Sep 11, 2006 - 10 answers