megsykreeg

So my husband is at a nine month program and will not be home for Christmas. I'm gonna send him a package but I'm so stuck on what to get him. So far I've gotten him a few clothes and a picture book of the girls. Any suggestions? Trying to not spend too much as money is tight.

dandylion

Megsy.....last year, I sent my son a book----a collection of the very best short stories from the past hundred years. He really liked it....
I got it off Amazon at a really good price. They have many such collections....

dandylion

FeelingGreat

Home made anything that keeps and posts ok, like fruit cake or cookies.

LexieCat

You might want to check with the program as to whether they have any restrictions on what you send--I'd do that first, just so there's no problem. Some places may not allow food gifts, for instance.

If he likes to read, yeah, books are a great choice. A nice notebook and pen set is a nice gift, too, or a journal.

If he's a music lover, an inexpensive mp3 player loaded with his favorite music is another idea.

Stung

I was going to suggest a book too. There is a book called 10% Happier and it's about a news reported who struggled with and overcame addiction.

Also, candy. I have read many times now that freshly recovering addicts crave sugar because that's what alcohol metabolizes into in their bodies.

I think I'm getting my AH a sweatshirt, some unique flavored chocolate bars, a book about meditation and a journal. Wham, bam.

hopeful4

Slippers. MP3 player and ear buds. Thick socks. Soft drinks or snacks if allowed. Markers and adult color books that you see now, supposto reduce stress.