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This is the time of year that really drags along for
college students. The newness has worn off for freshman and the workload has worn everyone down. Receiving a surprise
care package is a real treat for a
college student and something I try to do every year for new students that our family knows.
I always begin with homemade cookies. One of my favorites to include are Candy Bar Cookies. Send a double-batch because you know that in college the vultures come out as soon as someone receives a care package. You want your student to be able to share with friends and have some left over to enjoy.
I save ice cream tubs and other food grade containers that I can use to send the cookies in.
I use double-stick tape to attach some decorative paper to make the container just a little more festive (a care package is all about fun and surprise, right?).
I include other items that a student might find useful and won’t think to buy. This year I included office supplies. In the past I’ve included basic first aid items. You could also include personal care items.
I made two care packages, one for Amber and one for E. (a guy). For Amber, I included the
duct tape folder and pencil box I’d made back in August (I was planning ahead). The
pencil box was filled with the office supplies I’d purchased. I also found this cute dry erase board and magnets to include.
For E., I also included the dry erase board and magnets but added the
pencil box and pencil cup I made back in August. The
pencil box was also filled with office supplies.
I was too efficient in
packing the boxes and forgot to take photos, but I used granola bars, individual drink mix packets and individual-sized snack packs to fill the box and serve as
packing material.
I’ve heard that the care packages were enjoyed. I’m glad and I really enjoyed putting the care packages together. Can’t wait to surprise these college students again in the Spring.
More ideas for your college student:
For even more care package ideas check out my Pinterest Board.
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It is such a lovely project.I’d looooooooooove to get one of these 🙂
Hi Susan – any college student would be lucky to get one of your awesome care packages! Hugs, Holly
OMGosh, Susan you are just so sweet. I can imagine the students were tickled pink to receive your care packages. I would be. What a wonderful surprise.