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Ideas from a Military Mom

College Care Package for Women

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I remember that this time of year just dragged by when I was in college.  I know it’s certainly dragging by for me with my “baby” in her first year of college (I am so-oooo ready for her to be home for spring break!).  The terrible cold and snowy weather has been making time seem to drag by even more slowly.  So what’s a mama to do?  Make her “baby” a college care package, of course.  With 4 girls sharing a room, I figured it’s a splendid time to send a care package for women as a surprise for all of them (and earn some mom points, too).College Care Package for Women (girls) - Organized 31 #FitToPlay #Ad

I considered lots of different themes for care packages.  I think it’s this mama’s coping mechanism to spend way too much lots of time contemplating just the right thing to send.  As I was thinking about what my daughter would appreciate,  I remembered what it was like to share a dorm room with 3 other women.  Let’s be honest here – it can be challenging.  One of the big challenges is that roommates  “borrow” your things without asking.  I’ve lived with other women both in college and in the military and one of the most commonly taken items is feminine hygiene products.  That can be extremely aggravating when you open that box (for a critical reason) and it’s empty.

Right then I decided that I’d create a girl-themed care package for my daughter and her 3 roommates. 

College Care Package for Women

I popped over to Walmart so that I could pick up everything I needed in one shopping trip.  As I was walking towards the feminine hygiene section, when I walked by the health and beauty section and spotted this display for the new Playtex Sports Combo Packs. College Care Package for Women (girls) - Organized 31 #FitToPlay #Ad

I knew that the Combo Pack with 28 tampons and 20 liners would be perfect for 4 active college women.  There is something for every activity and each woman’s preference in one box.  I also made 4 DIY feminine cases to go in the care package.  That way they can have something pretty to carry the necessities in when they’re running to class, sports and activities.College Care Package for Women (girls) - Organized 31 #FitToPlay #Ad

I included some pretty razors, cotton swabs and lotion.  What woman doesn’t appreciate pretty personal care items?College Care Package for Women (girls) - Organized 31 #FitToPlay #Ad

And of course, I had to add some fun treats.  If you look in the party favor section of the store, you can find some really fun treats like bubble rings, candy necklaces and a bucket of gum balls (that are almost too pretty to eat).College Care Package for Women (girls) - Organized 31 #FitToPlay #Ad

I think I did pretty well putting together just what a roomful of girls need and will enjoy.  Of course, I’ll add a big, giant container of homemade cookies to the care package box!College Care Package for Women (girls) - Organized 31 #FitToPlay #Ad

Did I miss anything in this college care package for women?  What should I add to the next care package I send?College Care Package for Women (girls) - Organized 31 #FitToPlay #Ad

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  2. Heather Lawrence says

    Love the care package!
    I would add a couple of gift cards to their favorite coffee shop in the basket too so they can get a cup of love on the way to class!

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  5. Katy says

    Care packages were one of the things that I loved the most when in college, especially during the really difficult first year of being away from home. This looks like one I would have loved to receive. – Katy

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  6. Robin {Masshole Mommy} says

    That care package is perfect. That is exactly what I think a teen girl or a young woman would want.

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  8. Lorane says

    These Care Package are so cool .. its quite evident a lot of thought went into them. Yes , every girl likes “pretty” feminine products

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  14. Kelli A says

    I will be keeping this idea in the back of my head. My daughter will be starting college in the fall and I know I will be feeling like you! One bonus her campus is literally 15 minutes from my house 🙂

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  16. JanetGoingCrazy says

    I never had to live in a dorm, but I did share an apartment throughout college. I wish you had been my mom during those years! #client

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  17. courtney b says

    love that you included candy and tampons- they go together!! LOL I crave sugar all the time on my period- thanks for such a helpful post!!

    love these kind of posts!!

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  23. Corinne says

    I love the combination of practical items and fun treats. Going to have to remember these ideas when my daughter heads off to college. Any chance you’ll be posting some ideas for men? I’m going to need those very soon!

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  26. Peggy says

    I sent a small package recently that had an “encouragement” card, a pkg. of 2 nice emery boards, “Udder Cream” (Dollar Tree) and an AOS lip balm. She loved it!!

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    • susan says

      What a perfect gift of encouragement, especially with the cooler weather upon us. Thanks for sharing this idea, Peggy!

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