Missing him a little extra this Valentine’s Day? This college care package is packed with RED-themed and Valentine-inspired favorites that are cool, practical, and totally guy-approved. From red snacks and candy to cozy essentials and small surprises...
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Decorate Your Box
Food & Treats
Non Food Items
Decorate Your Box
Grab a box and decorate the inside FIRST!
Grab a LARGE flat rate box (for free at the post office) if you are sending further away! You can also use a box you already have on hand and ship through Pirate Ship to save $$$
Priority Mail Flat Rate® Large Box | USPS.com - Postal Store
These stickers make it so easy to decorate the box and add a little pizzaz!
RED CARE PACKAGE Sticker Kit, College Care Package Box Flaps
Sprinkle a little in the box to keep on theme!
Raissily 1.5LB/700g Crinkle Cut Paper Shred Filler
Food & Treats
The stores are COVERED in yummy valentine treats right now! Also, be on the lookout for his favorite snacks in RED packaging. (The Dollar stores are also great to hit up right now for cheap fillers, snacks and treats). I always try to do a mix of sugary/sweet, salty and protein rich!
Perfect for the kid who lives in a dorm… just add water!
Betty Crocker Mug Cake Hot Fudge Double Chocolate
Another easy microwave treat
Duncan Hines MEGA Brownie Mix, Chewy Fudge
The guys love their protein drinks! You can find lots of great drinks in a red can!
Bucked Up Protein Soda 25g Whey Isolate Peach Mango 12 Pack
These are delicious and keep on the RED theme!
Chomps Grass-Fed Original Beef Jerky 10-Pack
If they don't like cinnamon, just look for other flavored gum in red packaging
Big Red Wrigley's Cinnamon Gum, 45 Pieces
This is fun if he has access to a kitchen- include a jar of RED sauce! (bubble wrap the jar just in case!)
Barilla Love Pasta Heart Shaped, 12 oz
Just about everyone loves a Reeses peanut butter cup
REESE'S Chocolate Peanut Butter Creme Hearts
My son loves Sour Patch Kids
SOUR PATCH KIDS Soft & Chewy Candy Hearts
Candy to stay on theme!
Hershey's Hugs Kisses Valentine's Day Candy - 10.1oz
The most delicous gummy bears!
Albanese World's Best Valentine's Gummy Bears Candy - 8.5oz
Yummy little salty snack!
Valentine's Heart Snack Puffs - 9oz - Good & Gather™
Love how these cans keep the chips from being crushed in the mail!
Doritos, Mini Nacho Cheese, 5.12 Ounce
What guy wouldn't want a “meat heart”?!??!
Meathearts™
Great filler for the box!
Cheez-It Original Valentine's - 30oz/30ct
Yummy little snack
Valentine's Puppy Love Snack Mix - 7oz - Favorite Day™
Fun gummy mIx
Haribo Special Edition Gummy Candy Mix - 5oz
I feel like this is just a MUST for college boys! (there is a football version too)
Reese's Valentine's Candy Basketball Heart Tin - 3.1oz
College boys won't turn down cookies!
Chips Ahoy! Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies - 13oz
I LOVE red velvet!
Cookie Dough Bites Red Velvet Candy 3.1ozx3
Add a box of girl scout cookies! This is the newest flavor…and the peanut butter/Choc ones come in a red box. (but it's pretty hard to beat those Thin Mints!)
Exploremores | Girl Scouts
Red cans…. and who likes SPICY!?!?!
Pringles Hot Ones Rojo Potato Crisps Chips - 5.5oz
Some are obsessed with their workouts
RYSE Core Loaded Pre Workout Energy Supplement Powder - Ring Pop Cherry: Endurance Formula
Non Food Items
Think outside of the box with the RED & “love” themed items they might like in their care package! The store Five Below is a good place to check out for cheap little gifts too.
Fun knock off of the Red Polo Cologne! Many say it smells JUST like the original! SO cheap on Amazon!
PB ParfumsBelcam Red Classic Match EDT 2.54oz
Many young men like to wear bracelets these days
THEMEROL Valentines Day Gemstone Bracelet
These are especially great if they match school colors! (fun for game days)
Retro Rewind Polarized UV Sunglasses
They most likely don't have a back scratcher! These come in really handy!
Yeipis 3 Pack Metal Telescoping Back Scratchers
Guys always need chapstick! Especially those in college in cold climates
