5 Little Ways to Spice Up Your Care Package Game

Ah, Valentine’s. You’d be hard pressed to walk into any retail outlet in the February time frame without being bombarded with singing helium balloons and BOGO rose bouquets . Which is all very well if you’re planning to spend this Sunday with your beau in tow, but if you’re separated this year, then I’m guessing all this pink-and-red, chocolate-covered sappiness is probably driving you insane. The good news: there is an army of military spouses who can sympathize and we’re here to help (hello, Galentine’s Day !) Whether you’re LDR-ing like a pro, or your partner is deployed, there’s nothing like a secret, sexy care package around Valentine’s Day to brighten your partner’s day. Or any other day of the year, come to think of it! If you’re trying to bring something special to your partner’s V-Day, we’ve got just the ticket: 5 little ways to spice up your care package game. 1. Handmade sweetheart cards … with a twist. Brit + Co’s cute little tutorial for simple, candy-themed little note-cards is, without doubt, a fun way to occupy yourself on a snowy afternoon. Make a few, then add some sexy (or sweet!) little comments on the back, and seal them in envelopes with instructions to open at different moments, based on how they’re feeling. Spritz with your perfume for an added touch of “you!” 2. “Seven Deadly Sins” I adored this idea from Military Care Package Fun : The seven deadly sins! For lust, add some sexy pics of you (printed, on a CD, or something more discreet); for pride, some good old ‘Murican apparel, or something from the branch they’re in; envy would be something they’ll be seriously missing from their hometown. Greed could be playing cards; sloth, a movie you know they love to veg out to, and gluttony is their favorite chocolate or candy -- of course! 3. A “Snapchat” DVD If you (like me) are an avid Snapchat user, be sure to screenshot/save all your snapchats from a given week, then burn them all -- roughly in order -- onto a DVD for your partner to flick through and watch. Even if they’ve been using their phone, it’ll still be a wonderful thing for them to go over again and again. Plus, you can record some little videos that you definitely wouldn’t send your friends -- wink face. And, of course, if DVDs aren’t an option, then print out pics and send a cute scrapbook. It’ll be like a little glimpse into everyday life with you…And you know they’re missing it. 4. Date Night In A Box As ever, our good friend Jo! My Gosh delivers…this time, with a date night in a box that’ll delight. There’s no doubt that this thoughtful, tasty box of goodies will fail to bring a big old grin to your partner’s face. Pro tip: Get creative with the “after dinner treats” portion… Panties, photos, or even something as silly as some cringey candy will be as hot or as hilarious as you desire! 5. Punny candy! Another Military Care Package Fun suggestion -- they’re just too good! Send a bunch of different candy with little puns attached, based on the candy name. It’s cheesy, yes, but oh so sweet. Connect with us on Facebook!

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