25 Get Well Soon Gifts That Show How Much You Care
Soup delivery, tea samplers and more!
It’s never fun to be home recouping from an illness or injury, but it becomes a little more bearable when a fun surprise shows up at your door. Whether it’s a remedy of hot soup and tea to ease the flu or a special treat post surgery, a get well gift is always appreciated. At a loss for what to give? Here are 25 of our favorite gifts, sure to ease recovery for the special patient.
This tea kit is certain to tackle any ailment with loose leaf tea blends for everything from sore throats to headaches. Paired with a cute heart-shaped tea infuser and a mini honey bear, this makes the perfect gift for someone who feels icky.
Even if brunch isn’t in the cards when stuck in bed, you can give the gift of serious brunch vibes with these adorable pajamas. Cozy as can be, they also have the cutest graphics of croissants, coffee, champagne and all of the necessary mid-morning accouterments.
This tongue-in-cheek package is sure to cheer up any man who is down for the count with words of encouragement and a whole lot of yummy treats. Customize with mac and cheese or soup, rolls or bread bowls, and a half dozen cookies of your choice. Pair that with a pair of fuzzy socks and a cold kit with Ricola and tissues and you have the perfect package. There are packages for any get well needed from mini sick days to total TLC.
Tonsils out? Broken bone? Nothing that can’t be made better with a little ice cream. This kit is more than just a little ice cream, it’s a full out sundae bar. Four pints of ice cream of your choice from this Colorado creamy along with all of the fixins’ — cherries, sprinkles, whipped cream and more to make sure you really feel better soon.
Sometimes recovering can be boring and you can only binge so much TV. That’s why this cute tote is the perfect anecdote. It comes with plenty of snacks like licorice and churro pretzels plus a tabletop version of tic-tac-toe that you can play over and over again.
Chicken nuggets and fries may not be on the feel better diet but nobody said they couldn’t be a part of your sick-in-bed wardrobe. This sherpa fleece wearable hooded blanket is covered with adorable cartoon versions of nuggets, fries and dipping sauce for your wearable enjoyment.
A little dose of sunshine is always the best medicine, and this box brings a ray of sun inside. Tangy lemon sugar cookies, popcorn popped by the heat of the sun, turmeric ginger tea and more make the perfect perk up gift.
What’s better than tea when you feel ill? This variety of loose leaf teas is perfect to try out a variety of warming cups from red to green tea. It’ll be appreciated by any tea connoisseur or newbie to the world of loose leaf teas.
It would be hard not to smile upon receiving a box filled with a dozen tiny pies. These adorable four inch mini versions of your favorite pies, cherry, apple, pecan and their signature Texas two step (brownie and pecan pie) all come packaged in a nice Get Well box.
A heavy dose of Vitamin C is just what the doctor ordered, and it’s even better when it’s in the form of one of the most delicious seasonal citrus out there: Sumo citrus. This five pound package of these large, easy-to-peel, seedless mandarins makes the perfect gift for a speedy recovery.
This gift box will arm you with just what you need to get your pep back in your step. Moroccan spiced tomato soup pairs well with Potter’s Wisconsin cheddar oyster crackers. Throw in a few scones to nibble on with turmeric ginger tea and a bag of ginger chews and you have a real feel better box.
Sometimes recovery means a shift in diet and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. These fiber rich, anti-inflammatory meals are curated by a dietician and contain a variety of healthy meals that require little prep. This box is filled with Dan Dan noodles, a Kimchi quinoa bowl, a ton of smoothies, wellness shots and more perfect for revving up your immune system and getting your body back on track.
They call Matzo ball soup Jewish Penicillin and for good reason. According to any bubbie, it can cure all ailments! So why not gift a bowl and see what happens with this version from the famed New York Katz’s deli? Throw in a classic chicken noodle, hand carved turkey, rye bread, potato knishes and everything bagels, and you’ll have enough food for days once your appetite returns … just like bubbie would want it.
This two-cookie box of a prescription pad and sprinkle filled pill bottle is a cute, sweet and delicious way to let someone know you care. It all comes packaged in an adorable “Get Well, Eat Well” red and white box.
The last thing you want to do when recovering from anything is worry about making dinner. That’s where this box from Southern Baked Pie Company is a fabulous gift. Choose from three savory pies to be delivered (think chicken pot pie, tomato pie, pot roast pie and more) that can be stored in the freezer until ready to be baked. No need to thaw, these pop straight in the oven for an easy comforting meal for anyone who doesn’t have the energy to cook.
This package is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face between the sneezes and the coughs. Bottles of clementine juice from Spain, a few pieces of fresh fruit, a trio of feel better cookies and an adorable picture book of cuddly animals are just what the doctor ordered.
This Washington D.C. spot is known for their from-scratch chicken soups, and now they ship nationally. Their sickie package is filled with chicken soup that is good for the soul — two containers of Matzo ball and one of grandma’s chicken noodle with a few throat lozenges, tissues and tea. The soups can stay in the freezer or fridge until ready to heat and eat.
Not every get well gift has to be huge. Show them you are “here if you knead me” with a box of Wolferman’s famous thick English muffins and strawberry jam. It’s the perfect token for a speedy recovery.
It’s hard not to smile at this oversized popcorn tin with the ultimate sick day checklist - couch, remote, snacks. You’ll cover the snack part with this trio of caramel, butter and cheese popcorns.
Sometimes when you are sick, nothing feels better than being taken care of, and that’s what this package does. A variety of six hearty, vegan seasonal soups like Sassy split pea or Mediterranean red lentil , one grain bowl, a challah and an apple pie pocket as a sweet treat. Enough delicious, nutrient packed dishes to get you back on your feet in no time.
There’s nothing worse than being bedridden and having crumbs go everywhere while you are stuck eating in bed. This breakfast bed table makes a genius gift. Simply make a makeshift meal setup without the mess with this easily foldable tray perfect for when bed is the only (or desired!) option.
There’s something nostalgic and comforting about marshmallow crispy treats and the ones from the Crispery in Little Rock, Arkansas are next level. You can choose from sprinkles to S’mores, chocolate caramel to cookies n’ cream. All delivery in a box with a bow, ready for gifting to anyone on the mend.
Bite-sized Cinnabon cinnamon rolls plus an extra container of frosting for dunking? That would make anyone gain a little more pep in their step. We have a feeling this box of 16 bites will disappear pretty quickly.
Here’s to better days ahead with this fresh fruit bouquet and get well soon balloon. It’s fun to eat the chocolate dipped apples, flower shaped pineapples and other fresh fruit right from the bouquet. A sweet sentiment for anyone not feeling their best.
When you are sitting at home, sometimes it’s fun to go shopping for a treat of your choice! As a sender you pick the box with “get well” wishes or “thinking of you” messages and your recipient gets an email to pick their treat of choice — candy, cookies, popcorn, savory snacks, even wine, cocktails or coffee and tea. Once they do they’ll get a gift box filled with their favorite treats, thanks to you!
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