Sending a kid off to college is an emotional milestone and a college gift basket is a good way to make this new experience go a little smoother. By adding care packages to all those calls and letters you will be sending, you can do you part to help him or her to settle into their new campus life.
There are many online companies ready with baskets for this situation. Do a little search and you will soon find a suitable basket to perk up someone's day. May of these college gift baskets are geared to the trends of this age group, so as you are shopping, take note of items that might be useful when you are looking for ways to add variety to the packages you will be sending on to college.
Themes are often a fun way put together a gift basket. For instance, a single cup coffee maker might fit nicely with biscotti or quick fix muffins, if the rules allow hot plate or kitchens are available. Coffee makers are easy to clean and don't take up much space.
We know how crazy study schedules can be, so this is where having snacks on hand can help keep students to the books rather than slipping out. Cocoa is another favorite of the dorm crowd and will fit nicely in a college gift basket, as well as an assortment of teas. Tea has a long history as a health drink, so encourage your student to drink more, it’s an easy way to help ward off sickness.
And of course a package from home should include something from the cookie jar - everyone has a favorite. Oatmeal and peanut butter are two that rate up there with the traditional chocolate chip. You can start you own test kitchen by trying out new recipes on a sure to appreciate your work audience.
Whether it is an online college gift basket or package from home the thought counts. Even the smallest item, like a greeting card or clippings from the local paper help span the distance. Try your hand at a do-it-yourself card. All it takes is a glue stick and scissors. Let your creative side loose, try your hand at newspaper comics with new word balloons for giggles. No matter how wacky or primitive it may seem to you, it will be a big hit to someone far away at college.
Many moms have found that keeping a notebook handy for jotting down gifting ideas works well. It’s all good fun and every one of these cards, parcels and gift baskets that arrive on a college doorstep will be fondly remembered.
More thoughts about college gift baskets:
College Gift Baskets resource 1
College Gift Baskets resource 2
Saturday, January 02, 2010
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