Over the years we’ve lost the art of the care package. Care packages are a great way to remind people in your life that you care about them. They’re filled with goodies to help them in a new phase of life, or just to remind them that you’re thinking of them.
With the past year that we had and the extended lockdown, we could all use a little care. Care packages can be for a loved one, or yourself! Give yourself a little reminder that you’ll get through this and could use a little care. Whether it’s for you, or if you have family or friends in your life who could do with a little porch-drop-off-care-package, then check out the incredible packages we’ve curated below.
These packages were curated through Shop Locorum, which is the place where locals support local. It’s where all of your favourite local vendors gather under one virtual roof.
The best part about shopping at Shop Locorum to make your care packages is the fact that it’s one flat-rate shipping fee. So you can order from as many different businesses as you want, you’ll only ever pay one small shipping fee. So go wild building care packages made up of local products for yourself or others.
Okay, we lied. That’s not the BEST part about shopping at Shop Locorum. The best part is that Shop Locorum has London’s only rewards program. You’ll collect Locorum Rewards for every purchase you make. You can then use those rewards like cash on your next local purchase! It’s like getting paid to shop. Who wouldn’t want that?
So whether you’re building a care package for a loved one or just for yourself, do it at Shop Locorum. You’ll be supporting local businesses (and let’s be honest, they could all use our support with all of these lockdowns and restrictions that the pandemic has brought), building up your Shop Locorum Rewards, and will only have one flat-rate shipping cost.
Check out these carefully curated care packages that #supportlocal.
The Relax & Unwind Care Package
We’ve all had a lot more stress in our lives lately. What we all could use a little more of in our days is more relaxation and things to help us unwind from the stress. A care package filled with products that are designed to help you relax is the perfect ticket. And when those products are made with love from passionate local businesses? Well, that just makes it that much better.
Love Lavender Set
Lavender is known for its relaxing benefits. It’s often a scent that is associated with calmness and sleep. It’s a scent that makes you think of warm blankets, cozy bubble baths, and a cup of good tea. This set comes with hand cream, soap, and a bath bomb. It’s the perfect nighttime routine: a dreamy lavender bath, followed by lavender hand cream and straight to bed for a good night’s sleep. Get it here.
Winterlight Folklore Candle
Candles are a great way to set the mood of the evening. Light this candle and your home will be filled with the scents that make you think of “warm gingerbread cookies, burnt caramel, creaking wood, and windows filled with warm light.” It’s the perfect way to unwind from the day with a good book and a fluffy blanket wrapped around you. Get it here.
Herbal Tea
There is nothing quite like a hot cup of tea to let the stress of the day melt away and help you unwind from the day. This herbal berry blend is caffeine-free and bursting with delicious berry flavour with creamy undertones. It’s the perfect addition to any relaxation care package. Get it here.
Lavender and Rosemary Dead Sea Bath Salt Soak
Is there any better form of relaxation than a hot bath after a long day? I think not. This soak is filled with the dreamy scent of lavender to help prepare your body for a heavenly night’s sleep. The dead sea salt is filled with essential minerals and can help to soothe aching muscles. Get it here.
Lavender & Rosemary Lotion Bar
Help your body de-stress and relax at the end of the day by rubbing your skin down with this incredible lotion bar. It has a light texture and is incredibly moisturizing. The scent will help your brain start relaxing and letting go of the worries of the day. Get it here.
The Pamper Care Package
With the harsh, cold winter, more regular hand-washing, and the fact that many of us have not been taking as much care of ourselves as we normally do when we go about our days socializing with others means that for most of us, our skin (and souls) could use a little pampering. This care package is packed to the brim with luscious products that will help your skin, your body, and your mind feel pampered.
Vanilla Mint Lip Butter
EcoFreax has loaded this lip butter up with the most luxurious butters, such as shea and aloe and oils, like olive and coconut. It’s incredibly moisturizing and smells so good. Your lips will never have felt as soft and supple. It’s also vegan! Get it here.
Vanilla Chai Sugar Scrub
This sugar scrub smells warm, spicy and delicious. It will leave your skin feeling soft and silky. It has rich shea and cocoa butters as well as essential oils. It’s also packed full of vitamins and antioxidants so that your skin will be left feeling healthy and happy. Get it here.
Vanilla Chai Soap Bar
Jump on that vanilla chai train and add this incredibly soothing and moisturizing soap. You can clean your skin with this luxurious bar that is made with steeped black tea, shea butter, avocado oil, to make it ultra-moisturizing as well as being packed full of antioxidants. The sweet and spicy scent of vanilla and chai will have you enjoying every cleansing moment. Get it here.
Sativa Daily Moisturizer
Skin can use a little extra TLC in harsh Canadian winters. This serum is created with virgin Sativa oils to nourish and pamper your skin. It’s packed with antioxidants and absorbs quickly into the skin. Follow your daily cleanser with this stunning moisturizer and your skin will feel soft and supple. Empyri uses cannabis in their products to help nourish and heal your skin from the inside out. Get it here.
Tea Tree and Marshmallow Face Wash
Marshmallow root and jojoba will help to calm inflammation and irritation while the tea tree unclogs pores and removes impurities. This wash is 100% organic and vegan! Your skin will feel hydrated and smooth. Get it here.
Jasmine Coconut Milk Bath
A coconut milk bath is the perfect setting for a night of luxurious pampering. Your skin will love the vitamin C, magnesium and copper in this. The romantic jasmine essential oils and the jasmine and rose petals in the bath will soften and pamper the skin. Get it here.
A Fresh Market Bouquet
Pamper yourself with a beautifully fresh and seasonal bouquet. They’re cheerful and brighten up any room. They bring the beauty of the outside in! Give yourself the gift of a smile and a little spark of joy every time you walk by them. Grow & Bloom Co.’s market bouquets are primarily bloom-filled with minimal greens. Get it here.
The Indulge Care Package
We could all use a little “treat yo’ self” indulgence care package right now. Some good snacks. Some indulgent self-care products. Something truly delicious to look forward to each morning. And your new favourite condiment to slather on everything? Yup. That’s a perfectly indulgent care package to get you through the lockdown.
Coffee Subscription
If you enjoy trying new coffee all the time, then indulge in a coffee subscription. You can choose how many months and how many bags of coffee per month and can even customize what kinds of coffee you enjoy and then you’ll get delicious coffee shipped straight to you each month and you’ll be able to sip the new brew and discover new favourites! Get it here.
Lip Service Caramel Macchiato Lip Balm
Winter is dry and lips need something to moisturize them and keep them from cracking. Indulge in this delicious-smelling lip balm. Or, if you’re more of a cinnamon bun person, go with this one and let your lips smell like a warm cinnamon bun fresh out of the oven. Get it here.
Extreme Kettle Chips Kick Butt Barbecue
This lockdown has been difficult. You deserve a delicious snack to indulge in. Try this extreme kettle chip. Get it here. It pairs really well with an ice-cold beer. If you’re more of a salt and vinegar chip person, then grab this instead.
Super F’N Dark Coffee
For some of us, getting up in the morning is difficult. It’s even more difficult when we’re stuck inside all day. Having something to immediately look forward to first thing in the morning can help with that. If you’re a fan of coffee, Patrick’s Beans’ hand-roasted beans make for a seriously good cup of joe. This super dark roast gives you the jolt you need in the morning to start your day. Get it here.
Habanero & Mango Hot Sauce
If you enjoy hot sauce, once you taste this locally made delicious creation, you’ll never go back to generic store brand hot sauce. The Hot Sauce Co. knows how to make a delicious hot sauce that you’ll want to put on anything and everything. You’ll find that this soon becomes your favourite condiment. Enjoy the bright, fresh, full flavour and perfect spice level of hot habanero and tropical mango. Indulge in this delicious creation. Get it here.
The Distract Care Package
We’re all in a little need of distraction right now. We’ve binged our favourite shows. We all went down the Tiger King rabbit hole back at the start of the pandemic. We’ve started new hobbies…and those sourdough starters have now died. We’re getting a little stir crazy at home and it’s time for some distractions. This care package is great for you or is perfect to send a friend or loved one that you know could use a little distraction. Especially if they happen to be prone to doom-scrolling.
1000 Piece Desert Flora Puzzle
Puzzles make for the perfect lockdown hobby. You’re at home all day long, you can go at any pace. As many people as you want can join in throughout the day. You can walk away and come back to it as often as you want. Plus, it gives you a bit of a feeling of accomplishment when you finish the puzzle. It’s also very therapeutic. You can put music on or do it while you listen to a podcast or watch a show. Get it here.
This puzzle by Grow & Bloom Co. creates a beautiful picture of stunning colourful desert plants. The puzzle pieces are in the shapes of cacti, succulents, and flowers.
This Book Of How To Create With Dried Flowers
We’ve all had a lot of screen time during all of this COVID stuff. Hobbies and distractions that can take you away from screens and still keep you interested are so essential right now. This book by Bex Patridge from Grow & Bloom Co. takes you through how to grow, harvest, and create with dried flowers. It has a lot of projects to try at home and the photography throughout it is so stunning. Get it here.
Gift Cards For Local Breweries
London has so many awesome small, local breweries. Many of them are offering takeout and delivery during the lockdown. If you’re looking for a distraction, why not start to learn more about beer? Dive deep into learning about pilsners, porters, IPAs and more and then grab yourself some cold ones to sample what you’ve learned.
Sharable Yoga Pass
You know what is a great distraction that also helps your body and mind feel good? Yoga. Evolation Yoga is offering sharable yoga class passes. They’re doing virtual classes during the lockdown so you can join in from the comfort of your own home. You can choose the class of your choice. These classes are sharable so you can do them by yourself or with friends/family. Plus, while your pass is active you get access to their on-demand video library! Get it here.