When someone you care about is sick, recovering from surgery or just worn down, it can be hard to know what to send. Flowers wilt and a card can feel small. A get well gift basket gives them something to open, something to eat and something to do while they rest. Here is how we help customers choose, along with the get well gifts we pack most often in our Chestnut Hill studio.
What Makes a Good Get Well Gift
The best get well gifts are easy on the person receiving them. Think about what will actually help during a slow week at home.
- Comfort food that needs no cooking: soup, tea, crackers and cookies they can reach from the couch.
- Something to pass the time: puzzles, a magazine or a good book.
- A little pampering: lotion, a soft eye mask or cozy slippers.
- No upkeep: nothing to water, arrange or put away.
Our Most Popular Get Well Gift Baskets
Gourmet Get Well Gift Basket
Our Gourmet Get Well Gift Basket is built for the sniffles. A willow basket holds soothing treats such as chicken noodle soup and get well tea, alongside cookies, crackers, jam and chocolate bandages. Crossword puzzles and a magazine help the hours go by. It is our go to when someone is home with a cold or the flu.
Thinking of You Gift Basket
The Thinking of You Gift Basket is a gentle, all purpose choice. It is filled with gourmet treats such as cookies, chocolates, coffee, tea and savory snacks, and comes in several sizes from a decorative gift box to a full willow basket. It works for a get well wish, a hard week or a simple hello.
Feel Better Kids Gift Basket
For a child stuck at home, the Feel Better Kids Gift Basket turns a sick day into something a little more fun. A bright red tote bucket arrives with kid friendly snacks and activities, such as animal crackers, alphabet soup, crayons, markers, an activity book and a squishy ball. The larger size adds a puzzle, a book and a cuddly bear.
The Stress Relief Gift Basket
Sometimes recovery is mostly about rest. The Stress Relief Gift Basket pairs a houndstooth cosmetic case with bath treats such as bath confetti and a fluffy bath puff, plus tea, a mug filled with candies and notecards printed with their name.
Rest and Relaxation Stress Relief Gift Basket
The Rest & Relaxation Stress Relief Gift Basket is a spa evening in a box. Inside are soothing extras such as body wash, hand and body cream, a cooling foot gel, a gel eye mask and plush slippers embroidered with their name. It is a lovely pick for someone recovering after a hospital stay.
On the Fly Spa Gift Basket
If your friend is heading home from the hospital or back and forth to appointments, the On the Fly Spa Gift Basket travels well. A waffle weave cosmetic bag embroidered with her monogram holds spa basics such as shower gel, body lotion, hand cream and a bath puff.
Feel Better Cupcake Bouquet (Local Boston Delivery)
For someone in the Boston area, the Feel Better Cupcake Bouquet is a cheerful surprise: cupcakes piped into buttercream daisies and arranged in a terracotta pot. It is baked to order and available for local Boston delivery only. We do not ship our cakes or cupcakes.
Tips for Sending a Get Well Gift
- Check the address: Many hospitals limit deliveries to patient rooms. Sending to the home, timed for the day they get back, is often easier.
- Mind food concerns: If the recipient has an allergy or a diet to follow after surgery, leave the details in the order message box at checkout and we will do our best to work around it.
- Write a short message: Your note is often what they remember most. Add it in the order message box and we will tuck it inside.
- Timing: Most baskets ship by UPS the next business day. Embroidered and personalized items need 3 to 5 business days.
Need Help Choosing?
You can browse every option in our Get Well Gifts collection. If you are not sure which basket fits, or you need it delivered somewhere specific, call us at 617.739.0900, weekdays 9:30 AM to 5 PM. We will help you send something that feels like a hug from afar.
