Founder Julie Schechter explains why she started Small Packages: "I’ve moved back and forth across the country so many times, and now I have really close friends spread all around that I hardly ever get to see. I’m really close to my people, and I always make a point to be there for the big stuff, like weddings. But it’s always really bothered me that I couldn’t be there for the other occasions, like the baby showers or the housewarmings. Those events are really important too, but you just can’t be constantly on a plane. No one has that kind of time or money.
When I couldn’t be there myself, I wanted to send something in my place. I wanted it to be something tangible that my friends could hold onto, since that feels so much weightier when our world is digital. I couldn’t find anything on the market that felt personal. I wanted a truly curated care package, one that wasn’t full of cheesy filler. It had to be something I could be proud to send, and not really expensive. So, I figured I’d try creating it!"