It All Started With A Big Bang

So before deployment I assumed that I would maybe send one or two care packages a month. I have clearly become possessed, because I am averaging one per week. Some of it is stuff Lane asks for, but the majority is just tasty things I think he would like. A few weeks ago I sent out my first themed care package. My husband reads my blog sometimes ( Hi Honey!) so I didn't want to blog about it until he had received the package. 

This was the first hint I posted to Instagram. 

Can anyone get it just from a fluffy cat card and a science magazine? 

This was the start of my Big Bang Theory care package. It was important to me that I not send Lane random things that fit my theme, but would be completely useless in Afghanistan. I decided to stick to things he would like, but add a BBT spin to them. Obviously, the card is a nod to soft kitty. I also wrote the lyrics for the theme song around the edges of the box.



I included things like freeze dried fruit (grown up version of astronaut ice cream), chocolate, tea, and other necessities I thought he might want. I tied them all into the BBT theme by using quotes from the show. I used this awesome website to find quotes that related to my treats. So on the box of tea I taped a note card with the following quote:

Amy: So, you feeling better?

Penny: Not really.

Amy: Sheldon, you have a guest who’s upset.

Sheldon: Right. I’ll make tea.

Penny: Oh, sweetie, it’s okay. I don’t want tea.

Sheldon: I’m sorry. It’s not optional.

I like this method because it allows me to include things I would be sending anyway, but still stay within my theme. 

I really enjoyed making this care package, and I am already thinking of some cute (but still useful) package themes for the future.

I would love any ideas for care packages y'all have done. Obviously, Heather is the care package queen so if you ever need ideas you should hop over to her blog.