Sick of making your own cocktails and dying your own hair? Us too. With lockdown 3.0 upon us, it’s only natural that we’re feeling like ourselves less and less. After all, we can’t remember the last time a beauty blender hit our face and - let’s be honest - sticking to that 30-day yoga challenge has been a toughie.
Chances are that just like you, your loved ones are in the exact same position; wrapped up in a blanket, Netflix on in the background and feeling gloomy – you get the vibes. Work quizzes have gotten old, all the sourdough recipes have been tried and tested and there are only so many walks you can go on. So why not try to cheer them up?
Whether it’s their fave bottle of vino, a calming bath bomb or a cucumber infused face mask, there are definitely ways to add a little bit of spice to your friends and family’s lockdown experience.
If you’re thinking that assembling a care package all by yourself is too much effort – we’ve got you. Here is our list of the best COVID care packages to uplift your loved ones during lockdown.
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Best COVID care packages
The Ritual of Sakura Gift Set
The Pamper Time Care PackageLooking to treat your sister, mum, bestie or all of the above? This dreamy Rituals gift box is just what you're looking for. Part of its 'Renewing Collection', the box includes body scrubs, body cream, fragrance sticks and body gel, all infused with the wonderful aromas of cherry blossom and rice milk. Could a pamper evening get any better?
The Whiskey Box
The Whiskey Care PackageSometimes a face mask and an exfoliating scrub just won't cut it – that's why we've brought back up. NIO - short for needs ice only - was created for the sole purpose of transforming your living room into a fancy cocktail bar. Coming with six sachets inspired by famous whiskey cocktails, like a Manhattan and Whiskey Sour, all you need to do is pour the sachet of your choice into a glass of ice and you're good to go.
Love Vegan Life Snack Hamper
The Vegan Care PackageLighten up the lives of your favourite vegans by sending them this mouth-watering box of goodies. Biscuits, crisps, popcorn, sugary sweets – you name it, it's all in there. This package is sure to make those difficult days a little bit better for your friends that love a nibble.
Hot Chocolate Gift Set
The Hot Choc Care Package'Tis the season of feeling warm and cosy at home, so what could be better than a comforting mug of hot choc to make all (well, some) of our problems fade away? With seven tasty choices of hot chocolate flavours including cinnamon, peppermint and white chocolate, this set will get your loved ones feeling warm and fuzzy in no time.
Movie Night Nuggets
The Sweet Tooth's Care PackageBrilliantly labelled "you're a tough cookie", this cookie box is a dream come true for your sweet-toothed friends. Twelve double chocolate and 12 white chocolate nuggets, combined with white and milk chocolate hazelnut dipping sauces, will make for the ultimate overindulgent movie night, day or week.
Ultimate Afternoon Tea Selection
The Scrumptious Care PackageDid someone say afternoon tea? Give your friends and family a little taste of heaven by sending them this delicious box of sweet treats. Some of the products in this selection include Bakewell tarts, chocolate brownies, shortbread fingers and – obviously – Red Label Tea (drooling).
Best Friend Gift
The Best Friend Care PackageOur besties deserve to feel taken care of once in a while, and with this Lush gift box, they'll feel more pampered than ever. The bath bomb and bubble bar will help them unwind and travel to their happy place, and the shower gel and body lotion are the perfect icing on the cake.
Ultimate Mindful Box
The Mindfulness Care PackageStaying grounded and being mindful has never been more important than it is now, and this lovely care package contains all the tools necessary to well and truly live in the moment. A colouring postcard with colouring pencils, bath salts, eye masks and some calming tea is just what friends and family need for some moments of self-reflection when times get tough.
The Italian Box
The Wine and Cheese Care PackageName a better duo... we'll wait. Wine and cheese - without a doubt - is one of the best ways to spend an evening. This Italian Box by La Fromagerie is what dreams are made of, containing three hand-picked Italian cheeses, two bottles of wine, as well as hazelnuts, cheese biscuits and truffle honey - need we say more?
Bearing Gifts Hamper
The Luxurious Care PackageA gourmet little package that'll have your friends feeling prim and proper. The coffee and tea will help get them through the day, before switching to salted caramel popcorn and lemon biscuits for a sweet evening treat. If they're feeling peckish, the dry-roasted peanuts and black pepper crackers are sure to get them through and don't forget to add a sweet personalised message, so they know you're thinking of them.
Premium Gin Tasting Set
The Gin-Lover's Care PackageAlright, another alcohol one – but can you blame us? Treat your gin-loving friends to this premium gin-tasting set that will give their usual G&Ts an upgrade. This will give them the afternoon pick-me-up they deserve while expanding their horizons with five different lip-smacking types of gin.
Happy Birthday Gift Box
The Birthday Care PackageBy now most of us have or will spend our birthdays in lockdown, and while Uber Eats and Netflix isn't the worst way to spend your special day, why not hold out an olive branch to spice your friends' days up? Completely customisable, this birthday care package includes your choice of a necklace or hoops, a soy-wax candle, bath salts, body butter and a LOT more good stuff to make even lockdown birthdays exciting.