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🎁College Care Package Ideas That They'll Actually Love🎁
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items Sending love from home? Whether it’s midterms, move-in, or just because, this list is packed with college care package must-haves that any student would be thrilled to open. From cozy comfort items to brain-boosting snacks, self-care goodies, and lit...
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🍫 Snacks & Treats
🧴 Self-Care & Mini Spa Items
🧼 Dorm Essentials
✏️ Study Boosters
🎁 Fun Extras & Mood Boosters
💌 Personal Touches
🍫 Snacks & Treats
Sweet, salty, and everything in between — these are the snackable staples every student loves having on hand. Perfect for study sessions, late-night cravings, or just a little taste of home.
Super yummy sweet and salty snack between classes or a grab and go before a long night ahead of them. Super easy and convenient
Target - Monster Trail Mix - 12.5oz/10ct - Favorite Day™
Pop in the microwave and it's done! Perfect low calorie snack for a movie night or study session.
Target - SkinnyPop Butter Microwave Popcorn - 16.8oz/6ct
Who doesn't love creamy Velveeta Mac & cheese? Convenient quick food on a rainy day.
Target - Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original Mac and Cheese Cups Easy Microwavable Dinner
Delicious and healthy! College students love discovering healthier foods and lifestyles so this is a good way to help!
Target - Barebells Nutrition Bars - Cookies & Cream - 7.76oz/4pk
Delicious choice for s'mores lovers! Hits the spot!
Target - S'mores Bark Crisps Candy - 4.5oz - Favorite Day™
Not a snack or treat but vitamins are a necessity for all of the mysterious germs flying around dorms, gotta keep them healthy!
Vitafusion Adult Gummy Vitamins, 120 Count
🧴 Self-Care & Mini Spa Items
Because sometimes a face mask and cozy moment are the cure for homesickness or burnout. These picks bring a little calm to their chaos — think skincare minis, bath products, and cozy extras.
I LOVE this face mask set! SO many different types depending on skin concerns, with the stress of being away from home, classes, and so many other things it's important to have the tools to take care of yourself.
Ulta - Let's Get Sheet Faced Sheet Mask Set - I Dew Care
I swear by these anytime I start to feel sick or I have a super nasally breathing pattern due to mucus.
Target - Vicks VapoShower Max Dissolving Vapors - 4ct
Hands down a fan favorite across the internet, me, and my friends. The scent is everything, can't go wrong with this.
Target - eos Shea Better Body Lotion - Vanilla Cashmere, for Dryness, 16 fl oz
I love these fuzzy slippers! After my first year in the dorms, I couldn't recommend having a set pair of dorm slippers more! Just slide them right on and walk to the bathroom or laundry room and you are all set!
Victorias Secret - Buy Faux Fur Slippers
🧼 Dorm Essentials
Add a few things they didn’t even know they needed — from mini cleaning supplies to cozy socks and sleep masks. These practical little items make dorm life way more comfortable.
I can't even begin with how many times I used this, between coffee stains, or energy drink stains, this is a necessity!
Walmart - Tide To Go Instant Laundry Stain Remover Travel and Pocket Size Stain Stick
This comes in handy when you get an unexpected job or meet administrators of your program! It is so important to look put together for these significant moments that are building your future.
Target - Travel Size Lint Roller - 30 Sheets - up&up™
!I have this exact one is it is so worth it when you are in a shared room. Often times you might have an early morning but your roomie is still doing her skincare with all of the lights on, in that case, this is perfect!
Target - Solid Silk Eye Mask Natural - Casaluna™: Adjustable, Hand Washable
The most adorable trendy water bottle to keep water endlessly cold! Simple Modern is the college student equivalent of a Stanley so this is perfect!
Target - Simple Modern Trek 40oz Stainless Steel Leopard Lidded Tumbler Pink
I adore this bed light! I love using this for late night reading, studying, or homework right from the comfort of my own bed.
Walmart - Foldable Clip-On Reading Light, LED Charging Lamp
✏️ Study Boosters
Cute pens, notebooks, highlighters, and other desk must-haves to help them stay organized and motivated — all with a little extra aesthetic energy to brighten their study setup.
These highlighters are super aesthetic and do not bleed on paper! The different color assortments are to die for.
Walmart - Aesthetic Highlighters, 8 pcs, Chisel Tip, Boho Colors
With technology advancing, all school assignments are online. This is hands down my favorite brand of blue light glasses on the market, a necessity to help from staring the eyes.
Amazon Advanced 99% Blue Light Blocking Glasses
With all of the new changes that come with college life and navigating things on your own, I couldn't recommend a desk calendar enough.
Target - Blue Sky Desk Pad Monthly 22x17 Standard
🎁 Fun Extras & Mood Boosters
These are the just-for-fun items that make a care package feel extra personal. Think candles (if allowed), squishies, games, stickers, or something that makes them smile.
I spend so many nights playing card games with my friends. Playing cards is not what you think of to bring to college but will definitely be used.
Walmart - Bicycle Playing Cards, 2 Pack
This is my ALL TIME go to game ever. This game really picks your brain and can get extremely competitive, I highly recommend!
Target - Codenames Board Game
I love this Nee Doh stress toy, helps me stay focused while I am studying or doing assignments. Easy to hold in one hand and multitask.
Walmart - NeeDoh Nice Cube, Satisfying Square Shaped Sensory Toy
If you love candles or just having a well scented room, this candle warmer is perfect since many dorms or apartment buildings do not allow open flames.
Walmart - Candle Warmer Lamp Adjustable Height Dimmable
💌 Personal Touches
A care package hits different when there’s a handwritten note, a printed photo, or something sentimental inside. Here are some ways to add love to the box.
I received these as a graduation gift and I loved them! Your first semester is REALLY hard as a freshman and these notes or letters really pack something special, handwritten notes, pictures, or even gift cards are all perfect for this.
Walmart - Open When Envelopes for College Student, 16pcs