Deciding To Live On A Budget

If your spouse is currently spending time in jail, you could wish that there was something that you could do to make him or her feel better. If getting your loved one out on bond is not an option, you can try sending him or her a gift instead.

Unfortunately, most jails have a lot of restrictions in place regarding the things that you can send. However, these gift ideas should work. Whether you're sending a gift for your loved one's birthday, your anniversary or just because, you're sure to brighten your loved one's day.

Cash

Cash isn't just a nice gift when you are out of jail; it can be one of the best things to give someone who is in jail as well. If you give your spouse cash, he or she will be able to spend it to purchase snacks, hygiene items and more while in jail. This can help provide some of the comforts of home.

Don't just send cash in the mail, however; in many cases, jails have special protocols that you must follow. For example, you might be required to send your loved one a money order, or you may be required to send the money to the jail so that it can be added to your husband or wife's account. The best way to find out is the call the jail and ask.

Special Mail

Sending special mail can keep things interesting for your spouse and can leave him or her wondering what you're going to send next time. Greeting cards, postcards, pictures and more can all be special. Plus, they don't cost much, which is a good thing when you're trying to handle legal fees and other expenses related to your loved one's incarceration.

Phone Time

Using the phone isn't free in jail. You can usually add time to your loved one's account or send in phone cards for him or her to use to talk to you and to other loved ones. Again, you will need to call the institution in which your loved one is incarcerated for directions since the rules vary from jail to jail.

As you can see, there are a lot of gifts that you can send to your spouse while he or she is in jail. Try one or all of these ideas to brighten up your loved one's day while he or she is incarcerated.

If you can get your loved one out on bail, consider using a service like All-Mobile Bail Bonds.