College may have just begun but it\u2019s never too early to start thinking about a college care package to send to your loved ones. What makes a great college care package? It can be anything from snacks, cleaning supplies, vitamins, medicine, school supplies, and sentimental objects meant to show you care. If you haven’t sent one before or are out of ideas on what to put in your next one, here are some suggestions.<\/p>\n
No matter what your college student tells you, there will be many times when they think of home. What better way to be reminded of home than with home baked goods? \u00a0Added bonus: they are sure to be an instant hit on the dorm hall! \u00a0Our favorite?\u00a0 Martha Stewart\u2019s\u00a0Outrageous Chocolate Cookies<\/a>.\u00a0 If you are a chocolate fan, these are incredibly addictive. Or, take it a step further and put together a custom recipe book of favorite family dinner recipes.\u00a0 Your kid can impress their roommates with grandma\u2019s famous lasagna recipe\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0cultivate their culinary skills. That’s a win, win!<\/p>\n Laundry day is always a drag; help lighten their load by providing all of the essentials:\u00a0detergent<\/a>,\u00a0dryer sheets<\/a>\u00a0and the ever-appreciated roll of quarters.\u00a0 If their college uses a card system for their laundry machines, ditch the quarters and include some extra cash to reload their card.<\/p>\n Save your scholar a trip to Target\u00ae and throw in their favorite bathroom basics.\u00a0 Shampoo, soap, razors, shaving cream, face wash, mouthwash, toothpaste and other toiletries are easy wins\u00a0and ensures that your freshman maintains good hygiene.<\/p>\n No, you won’t be passive aggressive if you send them stuff to clean their room. Just thoughtful (wink). The truth is college life\u00a0can<\/em>\u00a0get overwhelming, and a clean dorm room is usually not a top priority for most students. According to\u00a0Psychology Today<\/a>, a clean, organized environment doesn’t only promote health but also enables you to focus better. By providing the appropriate cleaning supplies, you can encourage your student to clean, or at least prepare them for the eventual cleaning frenzy right before parent\u2019s weekend.\u00a0 You can find a complete list of affordable cleaning supply options, including PPE essentials, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n A gift card to a local super market like Trader Joe\u2019s is a welcome break from the usual dining hall fare.\u00a0 Or, treat them to a complimentary movie night, the perfect way to unwind after a stressful weekend of studying.\u00a0 Check out Costco\u00ae for a discounted bundle pack of movie tickets and the college\u2019s student discount program for more gift ideas.<\/p>\n With all of our photos on our phones these days, printed photos are something of a rarity.\u00a0 Toss in a few family pictures into the box along with a handwritten note as a small reminder of life back home.<\/p>\n One can never have enough post-its, highlighters, or ink cartridges in college. Send your undergrad extra supplies so they are prepped for their next all night study session. Ink and toner can especially be expensive. You can save yourself money by getting compatibles that work just as well as brand name cartridges. \u00a0If you are looking for a reliable inkjet printer that produces great photos, consider the HP\u00ae ENVY\u00ae Photo 7155. \u00a0Pick it up on Amazon <\/a>and when you are running low on ink – LD Products sells replacement compatible cartridges for $23.99<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>apiece!<\/p>\n College care packages can be fun to put together and are eagerly anticipated in the college mail room. \u00a0No matter what you include, it will brighten their day. \u00a0Care to share your own college care package ideas? \u00a0Drop us a line in the comments, we’d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n *Savings based on price comparison between remanufactured\/compatible cartridge prices on\u00a0www.LDProducts.com<\/a> and OEM cartridge and printer prices from Amazon and Staples. All prices effective as of July 12, 2021.\u00a0 OEM names are registered trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with, and do not endorse LD Products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nConquer laundry day.<\/h3>\n
Stock up on bathroom basics.<\/h3>\n
Keep their dorm room tidy.<\/h3>\n
Gift Cards.<\/h3>\n
Printed pictures from home.<\/h3>\n
Extra Supplies.<\/h3>\n
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