Hoggirl Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I saw this darling idea on Pinterest to countdown to the holiday break by sending a care package of the "12 Days of Finals." The basic idea is that you wrap twelve gifts and put a number on each one so your dc can open one package per day leading up to the end of final exams. The first day has one item, the second has two items, etc. I have a boy which, I think, makes it harder. I don't want it to be all food, and no more cash/gift cards. He won't want any fun decorations. This is what I have so far: 1 pair of school mascot socks ("and some socks of the Stanford Tree" - lol they are super cute) 2 Reese's cups 3 pairs of boxers 4 candy canes 5 Hamiltons (so, five ten-dollar bills) 6 caramel Santas 7 8 9 10 10 bucks from Subway (a $10 gift card) 11 12 Hershey's kisses Some of the numbers and content could be flexible at this point. Maybe one more treat? School supplies? Idk. I'd like something a bit more fun, but boys are so hard! Please toss out some ideas. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetC Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 You need some brain food in there like beef jerky, protein bars, or nuts. Coffee, if he drinks it, for those all nighters. Useful stuff - post it notes. (Students often rent books to save money and can't highlight directly in the book.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Not a coffee drinker, but I like the protein thought! Will have to figure out how to integrate with the number idea. Edited November 8, 2016 by Hoggirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Bubbles, hackysack, other small games or toys for stress busting? I agree with nuts and jerky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianCat Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 small nerf guns (if he and roomates would enjoy a nerf war as a stress relief) fidgits or stress/squeeze balls packages of gum magazines 6-pack of Coke, Red Bull, or something else with caffeine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Balloons. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 packs of cocoa packs of popcorn encouraging notes (one for each study day maybe?) bags of snacks (goldfish, trail mix, etc.) schools supplies (could mix and match, i.e. 2 pencils + 2 erasers + 2 packs of postit tabs + 2 highlighters = 8 school supplies) lollipops silly putty (for stress relief) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Not a coffee drinker, but I like the protein thought! Will have to figure out how to integrate with the number idea. 7 dozen peanuts! Or 8 oz of somethings? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I've seen strings of decorative LED lights at Barnes and Noble. I don't know how many doodads (note scientific terminology) are on the string. Moroccan Lantern String Lights by Kikkerland Ah, found it also at Amazon "These sparkling strands add a festive touch to any space. Mini globes. A battery pack allows it to be hung just about anywhere. 10 LED lights on a 4ft string. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)." Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 7 dozen peanuts! Or 8 oz of somethings? Great ideas to get my numbers to work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopskipjump Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Love this idea!!! Jotting down the ideas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Tickets to a holiday musical or concert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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