Hoggirl Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I'm going to put together a Valentine care package to send to my niece in college. I am going to put in some Valentine panties, a Sonic gift card, and microwave popcorn, but I am looking for some other ideas. Her roommate is "dieting" so my sil said to keep sweets such as candy to a minimum - no more than one bag. I'm sending this to my niece, not her roommate, but, whatever. So, since treats are "limited" I need some other thoughts. I want it to be fun and festive, so cute packaging ideas are also welcome! TIA! ETA: She is NOT a girlie girl at all, so jewelry won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 socks lip gloss t-shirt or cami lounge pants or shorts candles hand towel for kitchen or bath gloves window clings key chain ink pens trail mix Kleenex pkgs. soap Of course, all of the above in fun/holiday patterns/packages. I don't have any great packaging ideas--sorry! I usually just put the items in a gift bag or box w/holiday-themed tissue paper. Hth, Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 What a sweet idea! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 gum mints tea hot chocolate packets lotion granola bars nuts hand sanitizer (these are all things that my dds have requested when I visit on Friday. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Am jealous - I only have a BOY in college and he would NOT welcome such a care package from him mom ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I just go to www.popcornfactory.com when I need something like that. Yummy treats, easy to do, fast delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 New pens the sharpie fine points in color are great. Sticky notes and page markers Cute socks Pj pants Lotion Nail polish Granola bars Trail mix iTunes gift card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Am jealous - I only have a BOY in college and he would NOT welcome such a care package from him mom ;) My son always welcomes a care package, but he doesnt eat sweets. His birthday is two weeks after valintines day so he always gets a combined box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Just wanted to say when I was in college my mom sent me a Valentine Care package. Getting any mail at all was so exciting when I was in school - not just for the recipient but for all her friends as well. So when an actual package arrived, I was asked by my friends to open it so they could share in the fun too. We were headed to lunch after checking our mail so I opened it in the dining hall. Well, I pulled out the candy and then saw some valentine fabric tucked in there. I thought perhaps it was a scarf or a hankie, so quickly whipped it out and displayed for everyone in the dining hall a beautiful pair of valentine undies. I was mortified but my friends got a good hearty laugh out of it. Soooo - label the package "Open in your dorm room!":D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 You all have given me some great suggestions! Love the stuff from the Popcorn factory, but I think it is too "treat-ish" for her dieting roomie. I will definitely keep that in mind for other gifts though. Their packaging looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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