College Care Package! - Shopping - Gifts

Hallelujah! The high school graduation parties are over and the college books have been bought. You've waited 18 years for this: your child has finally moved out of the house and has gone on to bigger and better things.There's only one problem: you kind of, sort of miss them A LOT! So why not send something fun and personal from home like a college care package to let your new college student know you're thinking of them?Care Package Ideas:

1. Send Food. Lots and lots of food.There's nothing a like homemade baked goods to take your mind off of the same old dining hall menu items week after week. Having a homemade batch of cookies is sure to attract friends on any college dorm floor. You can also send nonperishable food items in your care package such as ramen noodles, easy mac, candy, granola bars, coffee or tea. It's not always easy for a college student to get access to a grocery store where they can buy items they're used to having back at home.2. Send PicturesRecent pictures of the family or pets are a sure way to bring a smile.Old baby pictures or funny family candids are another great way to bring home to your college student while they are away.3. Send Gift CertificatesDo some research and find out what pizza places, late night food or grocery stores are in your college student's college town.Check out local music venues websites and see if there is a fun concert coming to town. Send a couple of conce rt tickets to your student for a fun study break.4. Send Fun ItemsFun patterned socks and underwear are always appreciated and will make for a good joke between floor mateSend room decorations for whatever holiday or season is coming up. This is a great way to brighten up a dull dorm room and remind your student of home.Desk accessories, fun pens, pads of paper or picture frames are another great way to brighten up a roomA deck of cards, or fun board game will be appreciated for those random study breaks.Care Package Tips:

1. Pack everything in a storage container that your student can reuse. Wrap the gifts up in a new towel, tee shirt, small bucket or other useful item. Don't be afraid to get creative!2. Make sure you send a personal note or a card with the gift. Don't forget to send some blank envelopes and stamps so your child can send you something back!

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