There’s nothing like a thoughtful get-well-soon package to cheer up a loved one who’s down with COVID-19 at home. Here’s a curation of cool hampers, and recommendations you can count on
Toujours
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Andheri-Based patisserie and cake studio Toujours by chef Alpa Pereira has put together a pick-me-up hamper that strikes a balance between indulgent and healthy. It comprises a mini chocolate truffle cake for one with a ‘get well soon’ design that can be customised. It also features a box of four chocolate-dipped strawberries for a fruity kick, along with pepper crunchies that offer “warm comfort for those experiencing a sore throat,” shares Pereira.
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Call 9867676070
Cost Rs 1,600 onwards
Get fruity
EarthAgro Enterprises by Anuprita Prakash Rane is a fruit delivery service operating out of South Mumbai and Navi Mumbai which curates special hampers for those who are positive. Their COVID care hamper offers a vital mix of vitamin C and antioxidants with fruits such as golden kiwi, mini oranges, dragon cherry, persimmon and queen apple. They also have an immunity hamper that packs in strawberries, apples, mini oranges, Thai red dragons, Hass avocados and dates.
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Call 9004098651
Cost Rs 2,000 for COVID care hamper; Rs 2,200 for immunity hamper
Sweet dreams
There are few things that a lunchbox cake cannot fix. And The Lil’ Whisk, a Versova-based home bakery run by Shilpa Khurana along with her daughters Disha and Reeth, offers cute lunchbox cakes in care packages that also come with a box of chocolate brownies, and a pack of three cookies. “This year started on a positive note for many quite literally with an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. So, we thought of bringing some cheer by introducing our care package. People can send it to their loved ones who are unwell or quarantined to brighten up their day,” shares Khurana.
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Call 9820921417
Cost Rs 1,850
That goodie feeling
A get-well goodie box by Mag St Bread Co is sure to drive away the blues. It comprises four goodies that you can pick from among the usual items on their menu. Choose from croissants, danishes, cinnamon rolls, Korean cream cheese garlic buns, doughnuts and more. Each box is accompanied by a ‘feel better soon’ card.
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Call 9137126325
Cost Rs 540 onwards
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Putting together a care package? Here are some ideas on what to throw in.
. Drive away the nauseous smell of disinfectants and medicines with cool multi-purpose sanitisers and wipes by Svish that come in fragrances such as sage with orange peel and dank with fresh aqua. Choose from their hygiene, safety or travel kits.
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. Add some freshness to rooms with scented candles. City-based 10scents offers funky fragrances such as espresso morning, apple pie, antique shop, fresh cut grass and even French fries. For the more adventurous, there’s south Goa beach and your ex-boyfriend.
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. Introduce art to your loved one’s life by gifting them DIY kits. While in quarantine, they can fashion a Cheriyal mask, or paint a kettle decoupage-style, or design some tealight holders. Art can help them stay engaged and cope with stress.
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. Earthhium creates vegan soaps that look and smell like desserts. Think whipped cream, and mousse-like soaps in options such as lavender vanilla
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