GIFT GUIDE: what to gift someone who's had a tough year this Christmas.

The past 19 months have been a scary and difficult time, which has meant for many of us the festive season has changed dramatically. Whether it’s due to bereavement or quarantining, a lot of us are having a very different Christmas to the one we were used to. 

Want to show someone you care about them, even though you can’t physically be with them? Here’s a list of our top 5 gift ideas.... 

1. A handwritten letter 

• There’s nothing more personal than a handwritten letter, tell your loved one about everything you’ve been up to. Include words of encouragement and reassurance that things will be okay. 
• Feeling creative? Put some pressed flowers in the letter too, it’ll brighten up their day and their living space. Not sure how to make them? Click here. 

2. Meal Voucher 

• If your loved one isn’t isolating, send them the gift of a hot cooked meal! 
• It’s an opportunity for them to try a new place or even a voucher for their favourite local, it’s a great way to let them know you’re thinking of them.  

3. A personalised playlist 

• If your budget is tight this Christmas, why not make them a personalised playlist? 
• Include all your favourite tunes and make them think of happier times and hopefully provide them with some comfort that the happier times will return.  

4. Video message from friends and family 

• Can’t get all your loved ones in one place due to Covid restrictions?  
• How about recording a video message from all the friends and family to send to them. It may help them feel closer to family at this time. 

5. Send them a curated gift from Brown Paper Packages! 

• Our Well-being care package shows them that you’re thinking of them and will provide them with helpful gifts to ease a difficult period in their life. Whether you want to send a gift box to friends, family or want something more festive? 

These are just a few ideas we have up our sleeves at Brown Paper packages on how to help a loved one struggling this Christmas. Tag us on social media with how you’ve provided a #lifelift to someone you care about.  

By Christina @ Brown Paper Packages