Care Package Ideas for Students - Off to College

Stay connected to your college students with a package filled with treats—homemade cookies, candles, gift cards and more—to remind them of home.

By Erin J. Shea
Original Content | September 13, 2009

Away for the Holidays

Being away from family and loved ones during the holidays—any holiday—is a little easier with some thoughtful gifts from home.

Dorm room decorations, such as a desktop Christmas tree, a menorah, Easter baskets and trick-or-treat pumpkins filled with candy
Food associated with the holiday, such as Valentine's Day treats or Christmas cookies
A decoration from your home that you know they love, such as their favorite ornaments or a music box
A gift card to a restaurant to celebrate with a nice meal out of the dorm room