Stay Strong Care Package Printables

The Stay Strong Care Package Printables help you decorate a Care Package Box that’s full of inspiration! Whether you’re sending a finals care package or just want to encourage someone to stay strong, these printables have uplifting messages to encourage college students, military personnel, friends, or family to keep going.

What Is A Stay Strong Care Package?

A Stay Strong Care Package is a thoughtfully curated box filled with encouragement to uplift and support someone going through an exciting or challenging time. Whether it’s a college student starting school or facing finals, a military member stationed far from home, a family member starting a new job, or a friend dealing with stress, this care package serves as a reminder that they are not alone.

With these printables, you can decorate a box with uplifting messages and fun designs, making the gift super special. A little encouragement can go a long way in brightening someone’s day and giving them the strength to keep going.

What Is The Point Of Sending A Care Package?

A care package is more than just a box of encouragement. It’s a tangible reminder that someone cares. During exciting or tough times, people often feel isolated or overwhelmed. Receiving a thoughtfully curated care package can provide a much-needed emotional boost.

These care package printables offer encouragement through uplifting messages that remind the recipient they are loved and supported. The package can also offer distraction and joy, with fun surprises like puzzles, a journal, or a heartfelt note to brighten their day.

Sometimes, simply knowing that someone took the time to send a package filled with love and encouragement is all it takes to help someone keep pushing forward.

When To Send An Encouraging Care Package

This care package can be sent for a variety of reasons at any time of the year.

• The beginning of a new school year. As your student goes off to college, this would be a good care package to remind them you are cheering them on! We also have Fall Care Package Printables so you can send a Fall-themed care package, too.
• When starting a new job. If a friend or family member is starting a new job, this encouraging care package is the perfect inspiration to challenge them to aim high.
• Before finals week starts. Send lots of healthy snacks and drinks to help your student power up and get through finals week.
• During tough times. When someone you know is experiencing loss, illness, or a recent breakup, send encouraging words and comfort items to let them know you care and are cheering them on.
• Just because. You can show support and love any time of the year for no reason at all.

What To Put In This Care Package

This Stay Strong Care Package is all about encouragement and motivation to keep going and level up, with a gaming focus. Here are some ideas of items you might want to include.

Food Items

• Healthy Snacks – Granola bars, trail mix, and dried fruit would be good choices.
• Comfort Snacks – Chocolate, popcorn, or cookies, depending on what your recipient likes.
• Fun Drinks – Tea, coffee, or electrolyte packets to help them power up.
• Gift Cards – Gift cards for coffee or food delivery is a practical gift anyone could use.

Self-Care Items

• Fidget Toys
• Stress Ball
• Essential Oils
• Face Mask
• Cozy Socks
• Small Blanket – To cozy up with.
• Lip Balm
• Hand Lotion
• Sleep Mask and Earplugs – To encourage good rest.
• Fake Plant – To add a touch of greenery to their space.

Encouragement And Motivation

• Handwritten Note – Because everyone likes to read encouraging words from people they know and like.
• Motivational Quotes – Included in the printable set below.
• Journal And Fun Pens – To write down thoughts and goals.
• Sticky Notes – Write positive messages on sticky notes for the recipient to stick around their room as constant reminders of your encouragement.

Fun And Entertainment

• Game – So your recipient can challenge a friend in a game of fun.
• Crossword Puzzle – I’ve included a Power Up Crossword Puzzle full of motivational words in the printable set below.
• Word Search – Included in the printable set below is a Game On Word Search full of inspiring words.
• DIY Craft Kit – For the recipient who loves to create.
• Coloring Page and Colored Pencils – There’s a Level Up coloring page included in the Stay Strong Care Package Printable set.

What’s Included In This Printable Set?

• Two Sizes Of Box Flap Decor For 3-1/2″ & 5″ box flaps
• Dream, Believe, Achieve Card
• Game On Word Search and Answer Sheet
• Power Up Crossword Puzzle and Answer Sheet
• Level Up Coloring Page
• Large Game Controller Clip Art (for the bottom of your box)

How To Use These Care Package Printables

1. Print the Care Package Printables on card stock. There are 2 options for box décor – one for large 5” box flaps and one for small 3-1/2” box flaps.
2. Cut the box décor.
3. Use an adhesive applicator to adhere the box décor to the inside flaps of your box. There are a variety of options. Use the box décor you like best!
4. Cut the Card, fold it in half, and write a note inside to place in the box.
5. Add the Game On Word Search, Power Up Crossword Puzzle, and Coloring Page to your box. There is also a large clipart video game controller you can cut and place in the bottom of your box.
6. Fill your care package with inspirational and self-care items. Make sure it is packed well so items don’t shift.
7. Seal and send your care package to your recipient and make their day!

Get Your You’ve Totally Got This Care Package Printables Here

This printable set is made to print on 8-1/2 x 11 US letter size card stock.

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