Sorry You Caught a Bug Survival Kit + Free Printable
Man oh man, it is definitely cold and cough season! I feel like the same cold has been circulating around and around the neighborhood. No one can seem to shake it and it just leaves you feeling so miserable and tired! It made its way around our house and I wished more than anything I could call in sick to work and just curl up in bed and sleep! Unfortunately, as a stay at home mom, calling in sick isn’t really an option and even though I felt awful, there were still meals to be made, train tracks to be built, and stories to be read.
I received compensation and samples for this post, all opinions are my own.
A few weeks down the road I heard that my friend’s house was suffering from a similar fate, I knew I had to do something to help! While I couldn’t take her sick kids off her hands I could set her up for a more comfortable stay at home. I made her this basket of goodies that I can’t live without when I am sick:
To make this basket for a friend you will need:
Sick Day聽Survival Kit Tag (adjust to whatever size and print!)
A box of tissues
A can of soup
A water bottle
A good book and/or movie
Some chocolate
Other items that would be good are socks, chapstick, some crackers, or a magazine.
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Love it! The tag is definitely a cute touch
This is a really thoughtful gift for someone feeling sick. When I catch a bug, I just try to sleep it off as much as possible.
This is a very cute idea! Who wouldn’t love getting this when they’re sick??
What a great DIY for a loved one! I never thought to create a care basket!
This is a really great idea! I will have to make one for the next person that gets sick in my house!
HA! I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one that throws chocolate into my “get well” gift baskets! lol. But hey, if you want to feel better while sick, Chocolate is magic for the emotions. All the rest for the body. 馃檪
The movie was a great addition to the basket. I love curling up and watching a movie when I’ve got a cold.
There are so many people around here sick. I definitely need to get some more medicine and keep it on hand.
This is so thoughtful. I might make one of these for the hubby next time he gets sick.
Being sick is never fun. However, if someone were to get a nice kit like this, I am sure it would help them feel better. 馃檪
I like that tag. Those bugs actually look pretty cute. 馃檪
great kit! i have a medicine bin but i need to make one of these!! very cool!
Oh wow, you got me with the title of your blog. I thought you were referring to a real bug like insect. haha! You chose some great items for the gift basket!
Some disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer would be a good idea too. Just in case the rest of the family wasn’t sick.
This is a really cute idea. So many people at work are sick right now!
What a cute idea to wish someone well! Love the fun little printable!
I could have totally used this last week. I had a major cold going on. I was down for a few days.
I can’t think of a better way to make someone’s day when they’re sick than a basket like this. It’s such a sweet gift!
I made something like this for my daughter when she was really sick a few months ago. It really lifted her spirits.
This is such a sweet idea. I know I’d love to get a little care basket like this when I’m in the middle of a cold or flu.
What a great way to lift someone’s spirits. I love that printed card.
Actually everyone in the family has, except me. I have done my part to be the caretaker and thank GOD, I never got it myself. 馃檪 This is a great care package. Thanks for sharing.
So Adorable! Wouldn’t this just be the best thing to receive when you are sick, plus it makes you feel loved, having been though of! What a wonderful gift to give and receive! Thank for the tips!
That is such a great idea. I would love to receive that if I was sick.