Healing Box Ideas
Friends and loved ones of those receiving chemotherapy may wish to create a "Healing Box" filled with small items of comfort, humor or relaxation. It is especially fun if each item is individually wrapped in bright vivid wrapping paper. You might also include an inspirational saying with each gift. We have found that a treat from the box can be opened whenever the person wants one! Here are some ideas for the box, and please let us know of other items! An online source www.healingbaskets.com sells wonderfully helpful things for people dealing with cancer.
You might want to consider assembling a box for a friend or family member, asking others to contribute gifts for the Healing Box. Click here for a sample letter that you could modify and send out.
Candle
Hand Lotion
Lip Gloss
Herb Tea (ginger, lemon)
Socks
Nutrition Bar
Flower Seeds
Bath oil
Inspirational or funny book
Hot rocks (microwaveable warmer)
Eye pillow
Mittens
Scarf
Sun hat
Hat (made of soft material)
Music CD or tape
Book on tape
Small box or basket
Healing stone
Journal
Great pen
Colored markers/pens
Cheerful pin
Earrings
Mug or cup
Tray
Small picture or photograph
Special stones, hearts, crystals
Bubble bath
Note describing a shared memory
A meaningful poem or saying
A cartoon or funny article
Material for a hobby (yarn, paper, etc.)
Small pillow
Stickers
Small doll, figure, animal, etc.
Nice soap
Picture frame
Personal Gift Certificates - a special outing, foot massage, dinner prepared, scalp massage, etc.
Calendar
Lotions, creams, oils
Starlight
Nail cream