Care Package Gift Ideas

Care packages are very specfic to the person, and the reason they're gone or leaving. Depending on the reason why you're creating a care package for this person, there are a few themes you can start off with.

Care Package Ideas Theme #1 - Off at Camp

Many kids can atest to the fact that summer means going to camp for at least a week. Many kids also expect that when they go to camp, they're sent a care package including homemade treats, a letter from mom and dad, and puzzles, games, and little toys to play with.

Care Package Ideas Theme #2 - Gone to College

When your child goes away to college or university, you realize how much you miss them messing up your house and eating all your food. You also realize how much of your time was spent focusing on them, because now you find yourself with almost too much time on your hands. There are many options for college kid care packages, and to follow are a few of them:

College Care Package 1: Exam Prep

Exams can be a stressful time in a college student's life, and it gets to the point where sleeping and eating just aren't quite an option. During this time, sending a care package to your child is a great way to tell them you support them and hope their doing okay. Plus, since it's the end of the semester and money is always tight, no college student will turn away free food! In an exam package include stuff like high-carbohydrate foods, energy drinks, new pens and pencils, advil, packs of paper and highlighters.

College Care Package 2: Freshman

A lot of us remember our first month at school, when you were sleeping in a different bed away from all of your friends, and you found it hard to find privacy because your room mate was always there. This can be exceptionally hard for people, especially those who are shy and don't like meeting new people. Believe or not, there are ways that you can make it easier for your kid. Stress relieving toys, boxes of Mac and Cheese, advil, bandaids, and rolls of quarters are always welcome (and well received) in a dorm room.

Care Package Ideas Theme #3 - Just Because

When the kids move out after they've finished school, it's common for the parents to miss the child, and call a LOT. While this is all well and good, many young adults are busy with work and their new home, and don't have time to spend talking on the phone each evening. So while the parents are trying to give the young adult some space, sending a care package their way is a good reminder that mom and dad are still around if you need them. In this care package, it's good to include items like cleaning supplies, garbage bags, stress relief items and notebooks and notepads for the young adult to post on the fridge!