College has begun, and let’s be honest...You miss your college student. Even though you might not hear it enough, they really miss you too. What better way to remind them that you love them than to send a care package straight to their residence hall? As a student, I know that when I’m stressed out and missing my family, there’s nothing better than getting a package from home.
The great thing about care packages is that they can be personalized for your student. You can send them for any occasion, such as birthdays, holidays, finals week, or just because you’re thinking of them. Whatever the reason, it’s a fantastic way to show that you are thinking of them, even when they’re away at school.
Not sure what to include within a care package? Here are some ideas:
● Snacks:
○ Homemade cookies/treats
○ Tea
○ Popcorn
○ Snack bars
○ Ramen noodles
○ Mac ‘n Cheese
● Personal Care:
○ Cold/Flu medicine
○ Vitamins
○ Lip balm
○ Hand sanitizer
○ Toiletry items
● Fun Stuff:
○ Photos
○ Movies
○ Holiday decorations
○ Games
● Essentials:
○ Handwritten note from you
○ Letters or cards from family members
○ Gift cards/Cash
Another option for sending care packages is by choosing a local company in Lincoln that provides packaging and delivery.
● http://www.hyvee.com delivers every item, whether it’s food or not, straight to the residence hall.
● http://www.thewarmcookie.com delivers freshly baked cookies to any location in Lincoln without a delivery charge. They even guarantee that the cookies will still be warm by the time they reach the destination!
● http://www.bloomstoday.com provides same day delivery of affordable flowers to send to your college student for every occasion.
● Valentino’s is known as the official pizza of the Huskers. What’s better than getting a paid-for pizza at your door? They even have a heart-shaped pizza for Valentine’s day!
In addition, the UNL Bookstore provides customized care packages to your liking. First, you choose your type of care package and then you choose the details. The package options include “Alumni” packages, “Keep ‘em healthy” packages, “Help’em study” packages, or “All-Nighter” packages. You can also personalize each one by picking specific candy, cookies, chips, etc. You can get more information by visiting their website at http://www.unlbookstore.com or by calling 402-472-7300.
All of these places are close to the University and will provide the best service possible. Unfortunately, there are many companies that claim to be University affiliated, even when they are not. If you order a care package, please keep the receipt and order information, in case you need to follow up on your order today.
All that being said, care packages are a fun surprise and a good way to remind your college student that they are being thought of while they’re away.