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Gifts that fit in an envelope

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Eggbaps · 06/09/2025 14:59

I'm making a little pack of envelopes for DD who is off to uni, with a mini gift in each. On the outside I'm wring "Feeling..." then a clue as to the gift, so she can open them at the appropriate moment (I suspect she will just open them all together but that's the idea 😂)

So far I've come up with the following:

Feeling…
Broke - £20
Hungry - Deliveroo voucher
Like a caffeine boost - Costa voucher
in the party mood - balloons
Green fingered - cress seeds and a tissue
Like you’re coming down with something- lemsip, tissues
Homesick- photos
Lucky- lottery ticket
Wintery- hot choc sachets
Serene- herbal tea

Any more ideas?

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TheSandgroper · 06/09/2025 15:07

For something unusual, Gerber have a number of small multitools. I’m a big fan of being self sufficient.

www.gerber-store.co.uk/shop/multi-tools?product_list_order=price--low-to-high-

SquigglePigs · 06/09/2025 15:16

A small piece of jewellery would fit in an envelope. Feeling sparkly.

Elisheva · 06/09/2025 15:18

Condom

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Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 06/09/2025 15:23

A mini sewing kit. Feeling … undone?

Schoolhuntison · 06/09/2025 15:25

Love this.

bar of chocolate, Apple/amazon voucher for a movie, snuggly socks

Mumofyellows · 06/09/2025 15:29

Hungover - paracetamol, rehydration sachet
Chilly- hand warmer, hot chocolate

Namechange822 · 06/09/2025 15:36

I think that you could have:

Feeling fabulous - one of those single serve cocktails in the pouches which you just add ice

Feeling fancy - a piece of jewellery

Feeling crafty - a little kit to make something (eg cross stitch or diamond picture)

Creu · 06/09/2025 16:04

Cinema voucher?

Banditbiscuits · 06/09/2025 17:12

Boots voucher - self care option
Supermarket - top up shop
M&S - nice socks/ food treats
Great Pub gift card - use in various brands

Comedycook · 06/09/2025 17:15

Sorry I have no extra ideas but this is such a sweet thing to do

Azulejo9 · 06/09/2025 17:21

Love this..

Put your best face forward, face mask eye patches.
Need a pep in your step, foot mask & thin cotton socks

pinkbackground · 06/09/2025 17:51

Great idea

what about nostalgic - some photos from a family holiday or event.
Maybe a letter from you in one of them.

Aniedu · 06/09/2025 18:00

ready to party- cocktail sachet?

glamorous- make up bits?

organised - fridge magnet clips and little labels?

nostalgic - favourite childhood sweets?

in need of the ‘everything’ drawer- sewing kit, small screw driver, blue tac, pen?

Christmassy - paper christmas tree garland and a mulled wine sachet?

Such a lovely idea. Receiving parcels was one of my favourite things when I was away from home.

stample · 06/09/2025 19:08

Self care - hair mask, foot mask, face mask
samples of perfume, creams etc.
feeling pretty - eyelashes
feeling silly - inflatable headband
feeling healthy - protein powders sachet
feeling glam - earrings
feeling learning ready - post it notes in a fun shape
feeling hot - ice cooling wipes
feeling relaxed - wax melt bar, bath salts
feeling sporty - gym membership
feeling like a sweet treat - cookie mix in a sachet
stuck in a rut with diy - mini screw driver, Alan key, pins, and mini hammer
lost my page - bookmark

AnneButNotHathaway · 08/09/2025 11:10

You can make photo calendars, like a small desk calendar or a pocket one with pictures of familiar places or family photos, and put it in there as well
https://photo-calendar-software.com/personalized-desk-calendar.php

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