Monday, March 4, 2013

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.  

2 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness I love this!! My fiance is a BBT fan too, so I could definitely see me doing this in the future! I bet Lane just loves all those packages!! :)

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  2. Do you read Jo My Gosh? She posts tons of care packages if you are looking for inspiration.

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