We mailed another care package to Korea. Sent it Express on Wednesday, June 2, and it should arrive on Monday, June 7, barring any customs delays or unforeseen circumstances. I was a bit concerned about the vitamins clearing customs, but I did read that other families had sent them in care packages, so I went ahead and included them. We'll see what happens ...
Here's what I sent for Isaac's foster family. We don't have a lot of information about his current foster family, so I wasn't sure how many gifts to send. I have put in a request for more info, though--hoping to hear something soon. Oh yeah, back to the gifts:
- Coach laptop/document sleeve--Koreans apparently love this brand, and I found a sweet deal at an outlet store
- "Mom" bracelet from Hallmark store
- Three Georgia/Atlanta-themed tote bags/reusable shopping bags--I heard these were popular. Plus, the bags can hold the care-package gifts, right? :o)
- I Heart NY Taffy--bought on our trip to The Big Apple last month
- Atlanta/Georgia playing cards and key chains--I found these at Wal-Mart in my search for local souvenir-type things
- Cute magnets
- Scarf
- Vitamins--Koreans value vitamins, and giving them as a gift can show thoughtfulness and concern for the recipients' health and well-being ... as in, you wish them good health
- Card/note
- Gymboree froggie PJs, size 6-12 months
- Gymboree froggie hat
- Gymboree froggie socks
- Cute little orange fox knit doll
- Package of teething toys
- Little People board book about Zookeeper Mack--we love Little People, and we love the zoo
- Family photo
Got it all to fit in that Express box! YAY! Here's Kate with the package just before we left for the post office.
I LOVE your care package! I'm trying to put one together and I have to say, I'm kind of at a loss. It's nice to see that you included things for the Foster Family - it hadn't crossed my mind that I should include more stuff for them (oops!).
ReplyDeleteAnyway - great ideas, great items (and is that a Burberry scarf I see?!??!!?)
Thanks so much! We are not traveling (using escort), so I wanted to send more gifts for the foster family.
ReplyDeleteOh, the scarf isn't real--just a knock-off, but I thought it was cute. And it was a great deal. :o) I read somewhere to keep the cost of a care package total below $100. I can't remember where I saw that, but our SW did say not to spend a lot of money because there is no guarantee that any care package will arrive safely, etc.
Have fun shopping!
Karen, you're so thoughtful with everything you do and are such a wonderful mom! Although I already knew that seeing you with Kate.
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet and thoughtful to include great gifts for your son's foster family!
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