1. Hard-to-kill house plant
My grandma sent me a plant after colon surgery more than 10 years ago and it’s still alive today. Plants have a way of perking up our spirits, and they add freshness and greenery into spaces. Try a pothos or a peace lily for hard-to-kill varieties.
2. Cancer Mind Care Box
This Mind Care Box includes 5 curated products specifically selected based on research and feedback from cancer patients. See the Product Details tab below for the research. The items in this box have been paired together to provide the ultimate level of calm and relief for your loved one.
$1 from each Mind Care Box will be donated to Cancer Research.
Items in the Mind Care Box
Boost Tea. 40g of loose leaf organic jasmine gold dragon tea, high in antioxidants for cancer prevention and recovery.
Getaway Coloring. 2 coloring books by award-winning authors and 12 full-sized high-quality colored pencils to promote mindfulness.
Sweet Dreams Eye Cover. A faux silk eye cover to help your loved one get much-needed rest. Comfortable elastic fit to promote sleep even in bright hospitals.
Kick Back Candle. Hand-poured rose-scented aromatherapy candle to alleviate stress and pain. Coconut-soy wax with 35+ hours of clean burn time.
Ohm Bath Salts. 100% natural salts from the dead sea, with proven health benefits to support dry aching skin of cancer patients.
Olive Card. Thoughtful themed greeting card with your customized message handwritten.
3. Framed saying or wall art with encouraging words, verses or quotes
I love artwork with meaning, especially if it’s infused with emotion. Posters saying things like “Be Brave” or “Take Courage” are not only inspirational, but they can really help cancer survivors keep going.
4. Coffee mug and bags of coffee grounds/beans or tea
Every year or two I have to weed out my coffee cup collection because they make Popular Gifts for Cancer Patient, but they’re also really meaningful ways for my friends to send encouragement. I’ll sit in a comfortable place with a blanket and hot cup of tea, and it will bring warmth to my dark days. On occasion, in lieu of a reusable mug, I’ve received plastic or paper cups with encouraging notes and verses written on the side. A hot cup of coffee or tea is an affordable way to send someone some love.
5. Safe cleaning products (Like Seventh Generation or Young Living)
After a cancer diagnosis, it’s common for patients to feel afraid and take inventory of their lives. Products we put on our bodies and use to clean our homes often come under the microscope. Show your friend that you’re aware they could be considering the chemicals in his/her house and looking for ways to reduce them by buying a few supplies that contain fewer toxins.
