Easy College Care Packages

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

Amazon also sells them, see their selection here. .