Care Packages & Personality Boxes
A Thoughtful, Heartfelt Girls Night
Looking for a girls’ night idea that’s both meaningful and full of surprises? How about a Care Packages & Personality Boxes theme? This night will combine creativity, kindness, and a lot of fun as everyone gets assigned another friend to create a personalized box for. The best part? You get to exchange these thoughtful care packages, revealing just how well you know each other! It’s a beautiful way to show your love and appreciation for your besties in a way that’s as heartwarming as it is fun.
Let’s dive into how to make this care package girls’ night one to remember!
Planning
Step 1: Setting the Scene – A Cozy, Heartfelt Hangout
The vibe for this girls’ night should feel warm, cozy, and filled with excitement as everyone anticipates receiving their personality box. Set up a space that encourages relaxation, creativity, and lots of laughter. Since everyone will be bringing their own personalized boxes, the room should feel like a cozy, thoughtful space where the exchange feels special.
Decor: Cozy, Personal, and Welcoming
Comfortable Seating: Set up a cozy lounge area with cushions, blankets, and chairs so everyone can gather around and chat comfortably. Think floor seating with plenty of plush pillows, creating a relaxed atmosphere for opening boxes and bonding.
String Lights & Candles: Soft lighting always makes the atmosphere feel more inviting and intimate. Hang string lights around the room and light a few candles to create a calm and warm ambiance.
Personal Touches: You can add little touches that reflect the idea of friendship and thoughtfulness—such as photos of you all together, inspirational quotes about friendship, and maybe even a chalkboard or whiteboard where you can write some fun messages.
The Surprise Element – The Box Assignment
To kick things off, you’ll need to assign each person another girl to create a care package for. The twist? It’s all a surprise! To make sure it stays fun and random, use a drawing method to assign each person to another:
How to Do the Random Assignment
Names in a Hat: Write each person’s name on a piece of paper and place them in a hat or bowl. Each guest draws a name (but not their own!) to determine who they’ll create a care package for. This way, it’s completely random and adds an element of surprise to the process.
Online Random Generator: Alternatively, you can use an online random generator tool (like Wheel of Names) to assign names to each person. It’s a quick and easy way to make sure everyone gets a fun, mystery assignment.
Making It Special: The fun part about this activity is the chance to put thought into each box, considering what that person loves or needs. You’ll have a few days leading up to the girls’ night to gather your materials!
Care Package – Personalizing Each Box
The core of the night is each person’s care package. This is where the magic happens! The goal is to create a box that reflects the personality and interests of the person you’ve been assigned. It’s like giving a gift that shows how well you know someone.
Ideas for Personalizing the Boxes
Favorite Snacks & Treats: Add some of their favorite snacks—whether it’s chocolate, cookies, healthy snacks, or even a tea selection. Little things that show you know their tastes will go a long way.
Hobby-Inspired Items: If you know your friend loves painting, add some new watercolor paints or a cute sketchbook. If they’re into fitness, a mini yoga mat or resistance bands can be a fun surprise.
Self-Care & Relaxation: Everyone loves a bit of pampering! Include a face mask, scented candles, bath bombs, or cozy socks. It’s the ultimate way to encourage relaxation and self-care.
Thoughtful Notes & Affirmations: Write a little note to let the person know why you thought certain items would be perfect for them. You can include some sweet affirmations or inspirational quotes that remind them how amazing they are.
Personalized Gifts: Think of items that would make them feel extra special—like a custom mug with their name or a cute keychain that reflects their personality. These little personal touches will make the box feel extra unique.
Bonus: Small Theme or Surprise Inside
Add an element of fun to your box by making it themed around something they love! For example:
“Self-Care Night” Box: Filled with face masks, candles, and cozy PJs.
“Adventure Awaits” Box: Perfect for someone who loves to travel, featuring a travel journal, mini map, and travel-sized essentials.
“Movie Night” Box: Complete with popcorn, their favorite candy, and a cozy blanket.
The Party
When everyone arrives for the girls' night, make sure you have the space ready for a fun, casual hangout. There will be so much excitement as each person waits to see what’s in their box, and the best part is that you can make the reveal extra special!
How to Set Up the Box Exchange
Circle of Sharing: Have everyone sit in a circle with their care packages. You can go around one by one, sharing who you’re giving the box to and explaining why you chose the items inside. This adds a personal touch to the exchange!
Surprise Unveilings: For the big reveal, allow each person to open their box in front of the group. Watch their reactions as they see all the thoughtful, personalized items! It’s the perfect way to share the love.
Photo Op: Set up a little photo station with a cute background where everyone can take pictures of their boxes and the fun moment. You could also do a "reveal" photo of each girl holding the box they received.
Celebrate the Thoughtfulness
Compliment & Appreciate: After opening each box, take a moment to compliment the person who made it and share why it was so special. It’s a great way to acknowledge everyone’s thoughtfulness and creativity.
Talk About the Process: Share how it felt to pick out the items and personalize the boxes for each other. This is a great way to bond over the creativity and effort that went into each package.
Games & Activities: Fun, Low-Key Ideas
DIY Friendship Bracelets: After everyone opens their boxes, set up a little DIY bracelet-making station where you can create matching bracelets as a reminder of the night. Use colorful beads or thread and have fun chatting while you craft.
“Two Truths and a Lie”: A fun icebreaker or bonding game. Each person shares two truths and one lie about themselves, and everyone has to guess which one is the lie. It’s a great way to learn more about each other and have some laughs.
Memory Sharing: Share a favorite memory you have with each other or a moment when you felt especially grateful for your friendship. This can make the night feel even more heartfelt and meaningful.
Favors: Send Your Guests Home with Fun Memories
To wrap up the night, send everyone home with a small token of appreciation, something that keeps the love flowing after the party. Here are a few thoughtful gift ideas:
Personalized Mini Journals: Give everyone a mini journal with a sweet message inside, so they can continue reflecting on the night.
Thank-You Cards: Send everyone off with a handwritten thank-you card, expressing gratitude for their friendship and for making the night so special.
Cute Mini Candles: Small candles with their favorite scents are always a lovely parting gift.