Here’s What to Put in a College Care Package

Let your college student know you’re thinking of them with these ideas

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September 14, 2022

By: Amanda Mushro

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If you’re looking to brighten the day of your favorite college student, a care package is a great way to put a smile on their face. From treats to cozy accessories and a few dorm room essentials, a thoughtful care package full of items they’ll love is a great way to help the homesick student or the one who is too busy to call home. Here’s all the items you’ll want to add to your college care package for your favorite college student.

Viral Flip Flops

A fun pair flip flops are the perfect addition to a care package. These slides from Cushionaire gained popularity online for being super comfortable and on trend. Choose from a variety of colors and toss these shoes into your next care package.

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Diffuser

Dorm rooms and tiny apartments can get stinky. So give your college student a diffuser to help make their place smell better. While we love a great smelling candle, we don’t love the idea of someone forgetting to put the candle out before they leave their room. With the diffuser, they can pick their favorite scent, make their place smell great, and never worry about blowing out a candle.

BUY IT: Amazon, $39.95

Cookies

From a late night snack to a sweet treat between studying, this variety box of cookies will be a favorite gift of your college student. They can toss a bag of cookies into their backpack before class, and when they are feeling homesick, a cookie can help make their day a little better.

BUY IT: Amazon, $33.99

The Comfy

The ultimate way to get cozy and relax—The Comfy. It’s an oversized, wearable blanket that comes in plenty of colors and is a great option for men and women. Whether it’s a late night study session or a late night TV binge watching session, The Comfy is the perfect accessory.

BUY IT: Amazon, $54.99

Extra Long Phone Charger

Everyone needs an extra phone charger, and this extra long cord makes relaxing or studying a lot easier because your phone is always right next to them. Also, we suggest getting the red chargers so that it's always easy to spot and your college student doesn't have to worry about their roommate taking their charger.

BUY IT: Amazon, $11.99

Microwave Pasta Maker

Who needs a full kitchen to whip up a meal? With this microwave pasta maker, your college student can make spaghetti without getting out a pot, a colander, or a stove. Toss in some pasta sauce and a package of noodles into the care package for a full dinner.

BUY IT: Amazon, $17.99

Cards Against Humanity

The game is described as a “party game for horrible people,” but it’s also a game that will make a group of college students laugh out loud. Add this game to the care package for a little extra fun when the studying has wrapped up.

BUY IT: Amazon, $29.00

Therapy Dough

A great stress reliever and fidget for your co-ed, Therapy Dough is a squishable putty that helps to channel relief through the senses with its soft texture, scent, and calm color. Pinch, squish, squash the dough to relax and focus any time of day.

BUY IT: Amazon, $29.95

Mug Brownie

While we love a homemade treat for our college students, the next best thing is something that can be made in their dorm room. These hot fudge mug brownies only need water and a microwave to make. In a few minutes, they’ll have a chocolatey treat to enjoy.

BUY IT: Amazon, $20.64

Iced Coffee Maker

Save money on Starbucks runs and make a delicious cup of coffee without leaving your dorm room with a coffee maker that makes hot and iced coffee. It brews in just four minutes and is a great addition to any dorm or apartment.

BUY IT: Amazon, $54.99

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