It is hard enough to stay away from your best friend because they got into another college in a whole different state. But you can always show them how much you mean to them by sending a specially curated care package for them. Now you may ask, what is a care package? A care package can be of different things depending on the season, time of the year, preference or ongoing festival. The care package includes items pertaining to an overall theme.
We have made a list of some of the best-themed care packages you can send to your mates who are miles away from you. Hope you enjoy reading the rest of the article while also gathering some valuable information.
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1. Sports Care Package
The name is quite self-explanatory, a sports package. If your friend is a huge sports fan, then there’s nothing better than this sports package. Include a jersey of the team your friend supports along with some other team-centric items for your friend. Make sure you include-;
- A team jersey
- Paint colours of the team
- Some food items to munch on while watching the game
- Any other miscellaneous item you could think of
2. Birthday Package
It’s the birthday package. Your friend is thousands of miles away from you so why don’t you send him a special care package which is solely dedicated to his/her birthday. This is a great way of making your friend feel better in your absence on his special day. Items to be included are-:
- Balloons
- Party Hats
- Decoration
- Birthday games
- A personalized message
- A gift of your choice as well
3. Studious Package
This one is for the students who spend most of their time studying instead of partying or going out. And it is important that you craft this package with a certain detail. Throw in items that your friend specifically loves. Some main items to include are-:
- Pens/Pencils
- Highlighters
- Notebooks
- Folders/binders
- Post-it Notes
- Stapler
- Gum
- And other assorted stationery items they might need
4. Personal Care Package
A personal care package can differ from person to person but we’ll make sure to keep the main things in perspective. When it comes to personal care, items for personal hygiene come to mind and items become very different if the friend you’re sending this package to is a boy or a girl. But some of the main items to include are-:
- Lotions
- Hair-gel
- Deodorant
- Chapstick
- Mouth-freshener
- Loofa
- Eyeliner/Lipstick/Mascara ( If it’s a girl)
5. First-Aid Package
This one will come in handy a lot. It is always advisable to have a first aid kit nearby and since college students don’t have it, sending someone a first-aid package may end up saving someone’s life. The main items to include in this package are-:
- Bandages
- Ointment
- Scissors
- Doctor Tape
- Antiseptic cream
- Tissues
- Any other important items depending on the person have a specific ailment.
6. Disaster Package
A disaster care package is one that a lot of people might not think of. It is a step ahead of a first-aid kit and might just end up saving your life and others around you. While preparing this package, make sure you cater to the disaster that might be possible in their vicinity. Items to include are-:
- Flashlight
- Food supplies
- Rope
- Batteries
- Blankets
- Axe
- Flare-gun
- Lantern
- And any other items that cater to the specific disaster one might face.
7. Food & Treats Package
Who doesn’t love a care package filled with one’s favourite treats and assortments? Fill the package with your friend’s beloved items to munch and you’ll be sure to get a call as soon as they receive it. Some of the items to include are-:
- Chips
- Chocolates
- Cookies
- Mini-cakes
- Anything you friend would munch on for hours.
8. Dorm room Package
Send this to a friend who is having a hard time settling in his dorm. Send him things that help him relax and feel a little more at home with the items in the package. Also include things that may be useful for him to set up his dorm room as well. Some of the items to include are-:
- Blankets
- Curtains
- Posters
- Bedsheets
- Décor
- Items that your friend relates to
9. Winter Package
Now this one may seem odd but if you have a friend who is currently in a place where the temperature stays low all the time then why not send him something in regards to that. Let us make it easy for you and tell you some of the main items you should include-:
- Cosy Blankets
- Coffee
- Hot chocolate mix
- Cosy Slippers
- Jacket
- Ear-muffs
- Gloves
- Any other items you feel would help them.
10. Summer Package
As it goes with the winter package if your friend is currently residing where the sun is always out and takes a toll on you then make sure you send him a summer package that’ll help them during their time in that area. Items to include are-:
- Hats
- Shorts
- Flip-Flops
- Tank tops
- Glasses
- Sunscreen
- Any other items you feel would help them.
