Going off to school is a real milestone in the lives of young people and their parents. It is not unusual for both to be excited and anxious at the same time. Knowing exactly what will be needed, and allowed, can be difficult. Once the kids get settled in, they usually think of dozens of things they left behind or can't afford to pick up on their limited budgets. Sensible gift baskets for college students Flagstaff families send during the college years will be remembered.
Cookies, candy, and snacks are fine, but kids will need a little more nourishment than that at some point. A care package filled with microwave cookware, a stainless steel water bottle, and some single serve meal packages will have a more lasting impact. You can get large ceramic mugs with vented lids that will heat enough to satisfy a late night hunger attack.
Water bottles are good choices for care packages. You can get them big enough to hold enough coffee or flavored water to last through a morning of classes or an afternoon in the study lounge. They may even be the encouragement your youngster needs to get the coffee pot going instead of spending five dollars on a calorie laden latte. The packaged meals are good for kids to have late at night or when they don't feel like walking to the cafeteria.
You can fill a practical care package with things like socks, laundry pods, and a phone charger with a long cord. Socks are a great idea and not something that everybody thinks about. Socks are one of those things that always seem to be in need. Sending extra pairs in a variety of colors will be appreciated.
Detergent, softener, and other cleaning supplies can get expensive. One care package could be filled with various items in addition to the pods, like disinfectant and hand sanitizer. The charger with the extra long cord will come in handy if there are a limited number of outlets in the room.
Not everything you send has to be practical. Baskets filled with toys, room decorations, and oil diffusers will be a big hit. All kids need some down time. A basket of small items like slinkies, frisbees, paddles and balls, and a basketball hoop that fits over the door will be a great stress reliever especially around finals. You just have to make sure whatever you put in the basket won't break the rules or destroy the room.
Kids love decorating their rooms and will appreciate some simple holiday decorations to make those rooms more like home. You can send garlands, candy canes, and strings of lights. You should find out what the house policy is on any electric lights however. Diffusers will help remove unwanted odors in stuffy rooms.
Getting a package from home is a treat for kids. It really doesn't matter what you put in it. If it's something they need, can use, and will enjoy, that's great. It really is the thought that counts.
Cookies, candy, and snacks are fine, but kids will need a little more nourishment than that at some point. A care package filled with microwave cookware, a stainless steel water bottle, and some single serve meal packages will have a more lasting impact. You can get large ceramic mugs with vented lids that will heat enough to satisfy a late night hunger attack.
Water bottles are good choices for care packages. You can get them big enough to hold enough coffee or flavored water to last through a morning of classes or an afternoon in the study lounge. They may even be the encouragement your youngster needs to get the coffee pot going instead of spending five dollars on a calorie laden latte. The packaged meals are good for kids to have late at night or when they don't feel like walking to the cafeteria.
You can fill a practical care package with things like socks, laundry pods, and a phone charger with a long cord. Socks are a great idea and not something that everybody thinks about. Socks are one of those things that always seem to be in need. Sending extra pairs in a variety of colors will be appreciated.
Detergent, softener, and other cleaning supplies can get expensive. One care package could be filled with various items in addition to the pods, like disinfectant and hand sanitizer. The charger with the extra long cord will come in handy if there are a limited number of outlets in the room.
Not everything you send has to be practical. Baskets filled with toys, room decorations, and oil diffusers will be a big hit. All kids need some down time. A basket of small items like slinkies, frisbees, paddles and balls, and a basketball hoop that fits over the door will be a great stress reliever especially around finals. You just have to make sure whatever you put in the basket won't break the rules or destroy the room.
Kids love decorating their rooms and will appreciate some simple holiday decorations to make those rooms more like home. You can send garlands, candy canes, and strings of lights. You should find out what the house policy is on any electric lights however. Diffusers will help remove unwanted odors in stuffy rooms.
Getting a package from home is a treat for kids. It really doesn't matter what you put in it. If it's something they need, can use, and will enjoy, that's great. It really is the thought that counts.
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