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care packages for college

Posted: Sep 7, 2014

I'm sponsoring one of our college kids from church (asked to pray for and send occasional card/note). Would like to send some "care packages" but don't know what a college boy would like. Any ideas? Thanks !;

A college girl??? - nm

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She said boy - nm

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NM

Yessss, a college boy would want a college - girl......nm

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Oh, heh! I see ... - sm

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I was fixating on something easier to ship ... lol.

Ideas - sm

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Depends on the college. Google it and see what is available nearby. Don't duplicate what he can just buy there; it is a waste of postage. He can also shop using Amazon; they offer free shipping with reduced-rate Prime.

If he is totally in the sticks, any food items are good. Anywhere else, light weight snack foods like chips, trail mix, popcorn, cookies, cheese and crackers, jerky, and salami sticks. Home-made treats like Chex mix, brownies, and Rice Krispie treats are always good.

Postage on packages like that is expensive enough that gift cards might be better. Just send a reliable gift card that has no fees and does not expire, like Target.

Naked lady playing cards - TrustMeIKnowThings

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Chewing tabacky is a no-fail treat too!

I have a son currently in college... - Depressed

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...and he loves anything edible, lol. I also send him cool pens, sticky note pads, etc. A gift card to fast food places or gas stations is appreciated too.

Care packages - Old Woman

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Here is a random list of things you might consider sending. Hope this helps.

1. Ramen noodles.
2. Packages of cheese crackers with peanut butter or cheese in them.
3. Beef jerky.
4. Gift cards for pizza or McDonald's, etc. You can get McD cards in $5 increments, I think.
5. Powdered drink mix like Kool-Aid singles, etc.
6. Fruit roll-ups.
7. Canned nuts...peanuts, cashews, etc., or buy them by the 99 cent bags.
8. Sunflower seeds. REAL popular here in the south during baseball season in particular.
9. Microwave popcorn.
10. Microwave meals like ravioli, spaghetti-o's, etc.
11. Band-aids and antibiotic ointment.
12. Disposable razors.
13. Dental floss.
14. Gift cards to grocery stores, iTunes, movies, etc.
15. A travel mug for coffee.
16. Home baked goodies (They don't get homemade at school.) If sending cookies, don't send the buttery type, put them in a big Ziploc bag with a slice of bread to keep them fresh.
17. Instant oatmeal.
18. School supplies...yes, they still need pens, paper, spiral notebooks, sticky notes, etc.
19. Light bulbs for his desk lamp.
20. Toiletries...soap, toothpaste, etc.
21. Rolls of quarters for vending machines, laundry, and car washes.
22. Dried fruit snacks.
23. Mac and cheese in the little microwave cups.
24. Healthy snack bars/granola bars.
25. Lip balm/Chapstick.
26. Hand warmers if they are in a cold location.
27. Vitamin C and zinc lozenges for colds.
28. Card games like Uno or Phase 10.
29. Hot cocoa mix.
30. Gum.
31. Mints.
32. Shower shoes so they don't pick up a foot fungus.
33. FEBREEZE! College boys are stinky!
34.

Consumables - zonie

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Does he live in a dorm or an apartment? Food is always good. You can't go wrong with a box of snacks. You can mix it up with some healthy stuff and pure study junk food. You could buy things that are really hard to buy for a broke college student like cleaners, soap, shampoo, garbage bags, TP, paper towels, and basically some of those expensive items that are hard to buy when you'd really like to get something to eat. Gift cards to local eateries is good as well as gift cards to the local grocery store.

If you're not in contact with the student directly, talk to his parents about what kinds of things he can use and what kinds of shopping/restaurants are nearby.

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