The Perfect DIY Get Well Basket

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As we are approaching the cold and flu season not only am I prepping our own home with these get well items but I like to have these on hand for a sweet friend or family member that’s down sick too.  I usually text them and drop a little happy at their front door and leave!  We can visit another time, right?!  In the meantime whether a child or adult that is sick it’s always nice to have a little pick-me-upper that will get you through the sick days and boring days of staying inside and laying around.

My husband introduced me to teas when we got married.  I am the coffee drinker but he loves tea so we quickly stocked up!  Thanks to Bigelow Tea and Walmart our our kitchen cabinet is stocked with various Bigelow Tea!

It’s the best when you’re sick and need warmth and comfort or soothing your throat… it’s our go to…not to mention tea is one of the most tried and true methods for fighting off colds and flu.  We love Bigelow – Tea Proudly!  The freshness, foil packaging, quality tea/ingredients and US manufacturing makes us a fan!  Follow them on Facebook and Twitter!

I have put together a list of items to keep on hand to create the Perfect Get Well Basket.  You can adjust this for any age and make it appropriate to the recipient!  

• Snacks
• Fresh Fruit
• Chocolate/Candy
• Magazine
• Cough Drops
• Movie
• Adult Coloring Book (or age appropriate)
• Colored Pencils
• Bigelow Tea- You can find these teas at your local Walmart!
• Coffee Mug
• Handwritten card
• Blanket

Anything else you can think to add to this list?  Comment below and we’ll add it in!

Thoughts on making your Get Well Basket or Bag eye appealing!

• Start with the larger items in the back
• Keep the smaller items to the front
• Keep the colors bright and cheerful
• Add a personalized tag to the basket/bag–> 3 FREE printables HERE!  (feminine, kids and gender neutral)
• Chalkboard Mugs- I like to pick up the mugs that have the chalkboard spot on them so I can write a sweet and personal message!  this is a lot of fun, plus they can use it later and have their own variation to it!

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Hi I’m Erin a Southern mama from South Mississippi, owner and chief editor of Sixth Bloom a blog helping mom-tographers capture their kiddos and life, talking all things home, parenting and how we navigate through life. You will find me living life to the fullest with my mister (aka husband) and our little one year old, Miss Elle, in our 500+ sq foot cottage as we build our dream house on our two acres!  We are blessed beyond measure, love to travel, involved in ministry at our church and in between all of that I run three successful businesses!