A few of my favorite things during cancer treatment
A few of my favorite gifts
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I received so many amazing gifts from friends and family. I’ve included a roundup to some of the favorite gifts I received, as well as links to conveniently purchase them.
By far the most popular gift was flowers. One of my best friends is a florist and her amazing creations kept my spirits up. If you don’t live in the same town as your friend it can be hard to find a good florist. Check out our post on how to find a florist in your friend's town. If you can't find an artisan florist, my favorite national florist is Farm Girl Flowers.
I couldn’t drink alcohol when I was going through treatment and I really missed the ritual of a glass of wine or a fun cocktail. A friend sent me this awesome Tea Forte set. Not only is Tea Forte a decadent tea I wouldn’t splurge on for myself, she found these cocktail flavors like Blueberry Merlot, Mojito Marmalade or Cherry Cosmo. The packaging is so decadent and drinking a cup feels like an indulgent moment.
There is no good card for this! So true. I received a few of these Emily McDowell cards. She has so many great funny cards, see our post dedicated to her cards.
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House Shoes
I wore out two pairs of slippers during treatment because I wore them so often. Prior to diagnosis my slippers last years. I love these birdies slippers because they look like regular shoes but fit like slippers. They are very luxurious and make me feel like I am getting dresses even when I am not going anywhere (I have the Cheetah pair!)
A warm cozy blanket. OK, your friend probably has more throw blankets than she needs, but a really soft cozy cancer blanket is like a perma-friend. My kids called this my blankie, I wore it all the time and it was always by my side.
When all you want to do is cud In those cases its nice to have a sweater that feels like a blanket. I love the Barefoot Dreams line.
During the long hours of chemotherapy a friend gave me a meditation bracelet to help pass the time. This labradorite bracelet is stylish and comforting, plus it comes with a gift band, so you don't need to add extra gift packaging.
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