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College Care Package Ideas
College Care Package Ideas to send to your Freshman away at School
Starting College is a huge miletone filled with excitement, challenges and new experiences. When your child’s Freshman Year of College has just started and you want to:
- Show how much you care about them
- Spoil them with some treats
- Brighten their day with mail
- Give them a sweet surprise
Then send them a theme package. Some ideas are below.
Feel Better Soon
Feel Better Get Well Care Package:
(Send in September before cold & flu season starts)
- Instant cup of soup
- EmergenC packets
- Chlorox wipes
- Variety of medicines (cough drops, cold/allergy meds, pedialyte, etc.)
- Kleenex
- Hand sanitizer
- Box of tea
- First Aid Kit
- Get Well Soon card
Holiday in a Box
Holiday in a Box
(Send in early October)
- Their favorite Halloween candy (enough to share with roommates)
- Pumpkin spice candle
- Halloween or Fall themed socks
- Holiday themed craft kit
- Hot chocolate packets
- Cozy blanket or slippers
- Small Halloween costume accessory
Hometown Favorites
Hometown Favorites
(Send in November to get your college student excited about coming home for the holidays)
- Framed family photo
- T-shirt from one of their favorite stores back home
- Favorite locally made snacks
- Small holiday decorations to put up in their dorm room such as an advant calendar or colorful string lights
- Travel accessories to make their flight home more comfortable
- Local gift cards to restaurants and stores to use when they visit home
- Homemade treats such as chocolate chip cookies
The best part about sending a care package is that it shows your college student you’re thinking of them, even from afar. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive; the key is to fill it with personalized items that cater to their unique tastes and needs.
With these ideas, you can create a care package that’s both practical and heartwarming—a perfect pick-me-up for any college student this Fall!
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