Beyond the Blooms: Why a Book Box is the Perfect "Get Well Soon" Gift

When a loved one is feeling under the weather, our first instinct is often to send a beautiful bouquet of flowers. But while a vibrant bunch of blooms can certainly brighten a room, their beauty is fleeting. This time, why not give a gift that offers not only comfort but also a lasting escape? A book box, like those curated by Booxies, is the perfect alternative—a thoughtful, comforting, and enduring "get well soon" present that goes beyond the traditional vase of flowers. It’s a gift that says, "I'm thinking of you," and "I hope you find a moment to get lost in a new world."

With a Booxies curated gift box, you are sending them something to treasure forever. A gift of escape, learning, and joy. A gift that will take them places, even if they are stuck at home or in a hospital bed. And the snacks and tea can be enjoyed immediately, so you are getting the best outcome from your gift box.

So here is our top "thinking of you" and "get well soon" to send to your loved one when you don't want to send flowers:

A Warm Hug

Like the name suggests, this is our most popular "thinking of you" curated booxies.

It is said that we need 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 hugs a day for maintenance, and 12 hugs a day for growth. So here is a hug from us!

This is a gift hamper box curated for readers to enjoy in cold weather or when you are not feeling too well. It's a box of selected book paired with Australian products. it includes a book of your preferred genres, a natural heat pack, hot chocolate, handmade chocolate, herbal tea, and a bookmark. Perfect box to enjoy on a cold wintery day or to send as get well soon gift

A 100% natural Australian heat pack filled with Lupins to keep you warm and toasty while you drink your velvety rich dark hot chocolate from the warmth of your home. Now winter doesn't sound too bad anymore does it!

Pages & Pampering

This is a gift hamper box curated for readers to help someone to have a quality Me Time. A box of a selected book paired with Australian products. It includes a book of your preferred genre, a selection of premium pampering products, including bath brew, lip balm, hand balm, drink, and handmade chocolate.  It is the perfect box to enjoy yourself or send to someone you care about.

Escape the everyday and dive into a world of pure indulgence with Booxies, the ultimate self-care gift box for bookworms. We've hand-curated a selection of delightful treats to pamper your senses and nourish your soul, all centred around a captivating book of your choice. Choose your perfect indulgence between vegan and alcohol-free or cocktails

You can choose to include tea and chocolate or ready to drink cocktails and chocolate. 

Simple Joy

We always say that it's the little things in life that bring us the most joy. And this curated booxies' name suggests it is a representation of the simple joys in life, and this is why it is perfect for "get well soon" and "thinking of you" gifts

Simple Joy booxies includes a book from your preferred genre and a cylinder of happiness full of Australia's favourite lollies.  It's for those of us who appreciate and understand the simple things in life.

The Mindfulness Box

This is the ideal gift box to send someone to help them practice some mindfulness in their life. It is a perfect "thinking of you" or "pick me up" gift to help someone who is not doing so well mentally or physically.

We all need a bit of daily downtime. Take a few minutes of our day to write in our journal, colour some pages, or solve a puzzle to quieten and relax our minds. The Mindfulness Box is perfect for everyone!

Booxie Daisy

This box is designed for all the gentle souls who would love to enjoy a carefully selected book with an organic vegan treat and a hot cup of tea sourced sustainably and ethically. It is the perfect "get well soon" gift.

Our Vegan gift box Booxies 'Booxie Daisy' is perfect for some me-time or as a vegan care pack, or vegan birthday gift to friends and family. In fact, you don't have to be vegan to enjoy this booxies. It is simply a great way to enjoy your book.

Build Your Own Booxies

The ultimate unique gift is our Build Your Own Booxies, where you can select as many of their new favourite books and pair them with the perfect treats, drinks, and pampering products that are tailored exactly to what they love. Add your personalised message and let us do the rest for you!

Don't get us wrong, flowers are great, but to be honest, they require taking care of, which can be a lot of effort for someone unwell, and they will only last a few days before they are gone forever. A book gift box from Booxies is something to stay with them for a long time.

Instead of a gift that wilts, consider a Booxies book box for your next "get well soon" present. It’s a powerful symbol of hope, a gentle nudge toward recovery, and a beautiful way to show you care. By giving the gift of a great book, you’re not just offering a temporary distraction; you're providing a long-lasting journey, a new world to explore, and a quiet companion for their road to wellness. So next time, skip the flowers and send a story—a gift that truly lasts beyond the blooms.