One of my favorite memories of college, was receiving care packages that my family would send. It was such a treat to go to my mailbox and a package was waiting for me! My aunt would send me homemade cookies, books and other treats.
Are you putting together a care package? Here are some of the popular items your college student will like:
- Hometown newspaper
- Magazines
- Holiday decorations
- Gift cards for local restaurants or fast food
- Quarters for laundromats, bus fare, and vending machines
- Instant oatmeal, granola bars, dried fruit
- Vitamins
- Razors
- Body lotion
- Toothpaste
- Dental floss
- Anti-bacterial wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Facial tissues
- Mac n Cheese
- Scotch tape and scissors
- Over-the-counter cold medicine and pain reliever
- Recipes for favorite dishes
- Band-aids
- Ointment
- Extra cell phone charger
- Soap
- Ramen noodles
- Gum
- Vinyl wall decals for decoration
- Pillowcases
- A memento from each family member
- Digital picture frame with photos from home
- Movie gift certificates
- Air fresheners
- Pre-paid credit card
- Pens
- Highlighters
- Post-it notes
- Pre-paid calling cards
- Headphones
- Refrigerator magnets
- Cork board and thumbtacks
- Slippers
- Socks
- Underwear
- Screen cleaner for laptop and cell phone
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