My dad sent me an excellent care package from home. It’s not anything I ever expected, but I am so grateful for my amazing dad. Sure, he sent me dried seaweed, but that’s just his funny sense of humor. I miss and love him every day.

With this, here are some ideas I have for an awesome care package for an American female teacher working in South Korea. In no particular order…

• A handwritten note.
• Newspaper from hometown.
• American gifts for coworkers (e.g. Coach accessories).
• Emergen-C Vitamin packets for water.
• Coffee beans.
• School materials for kids, such as pencils, stickers, and activity books.
• Candies from home, such as mint drops, Skittles, Starbursts, Reese’s Pieces, and 3 Musketeers.
• Microwave popcorn, especially kettle corn.
• Sunscreen, Neosporin, and Hydrocortison.
• Makeup brands and colors that are difficult or impossible to buy in Korea, such as Bare Minerals.
• Panties and bras… Maybe ask Mom. ^^
• American gum! I miss Element 5.
• Sports gear from my favorite NFL team and alma mater. My dad sent magnets and a beer opener key chain.
• Daily vitamins, including fish oil and vitamin E.
• Cold medicine, including daytime decongestant and Nyquil.
• Hot sauce, such as Sriracha and Aardvark.
• American toothpaste and toothbrushes.
• Mac and Cheese or Velveta Cheesy Shells.
• Kitchen goods like taco seasoning, dill, basil, oregano, etc.