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Elderly Care Package ~ Sending You a Little Box of Sunshine

7/23/2017

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When I think of dedication to our family, one person comes to my mind. My Grandmother! She has always been my rock. That one person in my life that has always been there for me. Too busy? Never!!!! If I needed a shoulder to cry on, all I had to do was call up Grandma. She would literally drop everything to be their, show her support and comfort me. Even if all she was doing was passing me tissues.

My Grandmother has 5 children. My Mother being one of the youngest & the fact that my Grandparents were career oriented folks before deciding to start a family of their own, made my Grandparents the "older parents". By the time I graced the world with my presence, my Grandmother was pretty darn old, regardless of how young her soul may be. Most people my age, like my husband, have Grandparents in their 70's, my Grandmother is well into her 90's.
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My Grandfather passed away right before I entered kindergarten. It was that moment that my Mother & her siblings promised my Grandmother that they would doing everything in their power to keep her out of a nursing home. Once my Grandmother started using a walker to move around, one of my Uncles moved into my Grandmothers home to make sure Grandma was safe and sound at all times.

Once you hit 90, you're living on a very tight budget regardless of how frugal you were with your retirement fund. Heck, once you hit 90, unless you were a Win for Life Lotto winner, you're lucky to have much of a savings left at all. That's a lot of years of spending regardless of how smart you were with your cash!
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Since summer is in full swing in these parts!!! WooHoo for fabulous weather and sunshine!!!! My daughter and I decided to help the family out by taking a little financial strain off their shoulders & made a caregiving gift basket filled with everyday items my Grandmother actually needs.
Toiletries, cleaning products, snacks, a large box of Member’s Mark Total Protection , and a little coloring entertainment.
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The cutest part of all?!?! We came up with a fun theme, "Sending You a Little Box of Sunshine." Most items in our caregiving gift basket, yellow for sunshine!

​My Grandmother is a catalog junkie! Now she can now use her hard earn cash she saved throughout the years to order whatever fabulousness she might be eying in one of those catalogs since my daughter and I took care of the basics!
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One of our favorite places to shop for all of my Grandmothers caregivering needs is Sam's Club since Sam's Club is your one-stop shop for all of your Caregiving needs. Plus, you get exclusive benefits by being a member at Sam's Club! I'm all about saving whenever possible, so I'm always scoping out Sam's Club for those premium quality products at a great value.

Another awesome Sam's Club perk is their handy dandy pickup service. For those days we are crazy busy, we can still get my Grandmother all of her caregiving needs by ordering ahead!
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It comes to no surprise that most seniors deal with leakage issues. Regardless of age, we all know that one unexpected leak is one too many. Thanks to Member’s Mark Total Protection products, my Grandmother can keep feeling like her confident self with high quality protection.

With Odor Guard® technology,breathable material that helps keep skin cool, dry and comfortable and also wicks moisture into super-absorbent core for superior dryness, my Grandmother never has to worry about missing out on a family moment or feel like an inconvenience ever again since Member’s Mark Total Protection products empowers consumers to keep living their lives to the fullest. Conquer Inco!!!
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Member’s Mark Total Protection products are every bit as good or better than the more expensive highly advertised brands. My Grandmother wouldn't want me wasting cash on those highly advertised brands when Member’s Mark Total Protection products are just as good at a fraction of the cost! So whenever you're at Sam's Club, head to the back corner where all the toiletry items are located, look for the new product with enhanced comfort, and toss a box in your cart!
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Other fun items we tossed into my Grandmothers "Sending You a Little Box of Sunshine" Elderly Care Package for some inspiration for your Elderly Care Package
Toiletry Items
•Socks
• Mouthwash
•Loofah
•Bubble Bath
• Sunscreen
•Chapstick
​• Cotton Swabs
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Cleaning Products
•Disinfectant Wipes
•Antibacterial Soap
•All Purpose Cleaner
Random Items
•Flower Necklace
•Fly Swatter
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Entertainment
•Crossword Puzzle
•Pens
Colored Pencils
​•Adult Coloring Book
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Kitchen Items
•Paper Plates
•Plastic Silverware
​•Napkins
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To add a personal touch to my Grandmothers Elderly caregiving gift basket, my daughter and I thought it would be fun to get extra crafty with the "basket" part. We took a plain ole laundry basket and my daughter took yellow streamers and did a little weaving with them! She then made a sunshine using construction paper and her hand prints to tape to the basket since our theme was "Sending You a Little Box of Sunshine". A fun and easy peasy way to get your child into caregiving!
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Tip!!!
So your Caregiving items can be on the top of the Elderly Caregiver Care Package, take a roll of wrapping paper and stuff the bottom! Then lay your items ontop :)
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27 Comments
Robin rue
7/24/2017 08:34:07 am

I volunteer with the elderly in my town and they always appreciate care packages like this. What a sweet thing to do for our seniors.

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Kansas Bonanno
7/24/2017 09:31:00 am

This is a beautiful idea. Alot of times so many elders feel like they have nothing and small things just like this mean more then you ever know to them.

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Jessica Joachim link
7/24/2017 11:41:12 am

This is such a sweet idea. I wish my grandparents were still around. I feel like something like this could really make someone's day

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Melissa Chapman link
7/24/2017 11:55:29 am

You are sucky to have your grandmother to dote on. That is a great basket to give and very thoughtful to help her with all the things she really needs.

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La Shell link
7/24/2017 12:31:05 pm

Awwwwww. It's so sad that we forget about our elderly. This would be so great to cheer them up!

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Beth Davidson link
7/24/2017 01:33:36 pm

I have to make something like this since my grandma just came to stay with us and watched my toddler while I dealt with our newborn. But I don't like to think of her as elderly! She's so active still. :)

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Karen Morse link
7/24/2017 01:51:28 pm

Your granny is lucky to have you guys and vice versa. It's so nice to see people taking care of the elderly. I think a care package is a lovely idea! I'm it will help her in so many ways!

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Pam link
7/24/2017 04:42:47 pm

What a thoughtful care package! It's difficult to see older people by themselves and/or not getting as much attention as they should from loved ones. I'm so glad you posted this idea!!

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Cassie link
7/24/2017 08:25:18 pm

What a cute and thoughtful care package for any elderly person in your life - it's important to let the people we love know that we are thinking of them!

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Amber Nelson
7/24/2017 08:53:37 pm

What a great idea! We often forget our elders, but this is an idea I am going to use!

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Carolyn link
7/24/2017 10:38:47 pm

It is so nice to send that package to your Grandmother. I know everyone likes to open a cool package. I am sure you made her day.

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Ana De- Jesus link
7/24/2017 11:06:22 pm

I love that you made a care package for her I think that is brilliant and its nice that you all promised to keep her out of a care home bless her x

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Cindy Ingalls link
7/24/2017 11:45:13 pm

What a sweet idea! A bright basket of goodies is sure to perk up anyone. Visiting the elderly is so important to their health.

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Sona Jain link
7/25/2017 01:22:17 am

It is so easy to forget about the older ones and I am so glad you have written a heartful post for them. :)

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Heather link
7/25/2017 07:50:45 am

This is the sweetest thing ever! I'm sure my Nana would love to receive something like this in the mail! I will have to take my kids out to go shopping.

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Heather link
7/25/2017 09:01:16 am

What a sweet gift idea. I love the personal craft idea with your daughter's handprints. Such a nice mail delivery to receive!

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Nancy Johnson Horn link
7/25/2017 10:19:38 am

This is the sweetest idea and would be great for people to make for their local senior care centers. We lost my husband's 100 year old grandmother last September and she would have adored this craft as a gift for her.

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Kaity | With Kids and Coffee link
7/25/2017 10:29:11 am

What an adorable gift idea! It literally looks like a ray of sunshine and happiness. I'm sure whoever received this would have a brightened day. :)

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Jeanine
7/25/2017 11:44:21 am

Wow this is a really great idea. The colours, and things do look like a basket full of sunshine (oh no, now I got that song stuck in my head!) how awesome is this. I know many elderly that would appreciate this.

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michenn link
7/25/2017 12:05:11 pm

This is a sweet care package. I'm sure whoever received it must have been so touched.

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reesa
7/25/2017 02:12:23 pm

This is really lovely. I know when my grandmother was in a nursing home she really could have used this little pick me up.

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Cassie Tucker link
7/26/2017 05:36:48 pm

I think it is amazing that you still try to help take care of your grandmother. This is a great gift package!

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HilLesha link
7/26/2017 10:15:19 pm

This is such a sweet idea! It is also the perfect way to cheer up a grandparent.

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Rachel Catherine link
7/26/2017 10:55:53 pm

This is such a cute idea! I love that it's a box of joy for them and something so nice to do. Love the hand print flower too.

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Brandi with Big FitFam link
7/27/2017 09:59:04 am

Wow, what a great idea! I love this for so many reasons, I should get my kiddos to make one of these and start volunteering!

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Sara Geffrard link
7/28/2017 12:50:04 pm

This is a really cool way to create a gift. My grandparents would love this!

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debbie@thelocdbella.com link
7/28/2017 09:05:42 pm

This package is perfect for my nana. She'd be in love with the thought behind the entire package than the package itself.

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