Fall Care Package For Alec
I had planned to send Alec one care package a month while he was away at school but I actually found this much harder to put together than I thought. I wanted to make sure I wasn't filling his dorm room with any more "stuff" and yet I know there is nothing that he really needs.
I finally decided to just send a small box of fun things for him and his friends to eat, a sheet of window clings for his window all fall themed, and a fun (consumable!) bottle of air freshener-- small and sweet and lets him know we're thinking of him but shouldn't take up much space in their dorm.
I stamped up some plain white tissue paper with leaves in fall colors and tucked in a handmade fall card from my collection/set of pre-made cards.
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The Poopourri? Genius!
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DeleteWhat a great fall care package!
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DeleteI think a box full of mostly snack type items is perfect for a care package! I sent Alyssa a package that was supposed to have arrived last Thursday. I saw Alyssa on Monday when I took her and her roommate back to college after they saw a concert in TN. She didn't say anything about receiving one. I decided to ask her if she'd received anything. She said she hadn't but she had received a note that she had a package and needed to go to the mail room to pick it up. She hadn't done that yet. It cracked me up that I saw her before she received the package!! I could have just handed it to her, lol! Love the stamped tissue paper. Why haven't I thought of that? Oh, yeah, I don't have stamps. I just may have to change that. I love that paper. Have a great Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThat is a riot that you could have just handed it to her! LOL.
DeleteI loved putting together similar care packages for my daughters when they were at school. He will love it! I just picked up those cookies at Whole Foods too. Yum!
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DeleteWhat a fun idea! I have yet to send Gabbie a box like that.
ReplyDeleteMy hope was to send one a month but that may not end up making sense since we're seeing him 3 weekends in a row in October!
DeleteHow do I get on this mailing list :) I always loved getting a surprise package from my parents when I was away at school.
ReplyDeleteI figured everyone loves getting "happy" mail!
DeleteHow fun! We have been seeing my son a lot more than I expected and usually what he gets is some more Gatorade! He is actually spending a couple days at home since even his classes were canceled because of the storm. So he will get yummy meals at home!
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Alec has 3 day weekend every week since JWU doesn't have classes on Friday but he hasn't wanted to come once yet! He's also never called home or asked us to send anything to him either. I think he really likes being independent! I do text or call every Friday or Saturday just to check in and see how everything is going. It really sounds like he's loving it... from those one and two word answers I get. LOL
DeleteWhat a great package and some fab treats. That card is so pretty. I am sure it was all appreciated.
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DeleteOMG, that is such a thoughtful care package! I bet he enjoyed getting it.
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DeleteGreat package! I did this for Sophia when she went off to college. You're right, you don't want to add more clutter to a small dorm space but snacks to share are always fun and I love the color-coordination for fall. Poo-pourri is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I thought him and his roommate would get a kick out of that.
DeleteSnacks are essential for studying, right?! I love your card and the stamped tissue paper looks amazing!
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Absolutely! He told us he PLANS to put on the "freshman 15!"
DeleteSounds perfect to me. Snacks are always a good idea! I love the stamped tissue paper. I've never tried that, but what a clever idea.
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DeleteI bet he was so excited to get this. It doesnt' matter what it is, mail is always good at thatt age (before you start getting bills, hhaa)
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DeleteSuch a thoughtful mommy. I should send my daughter in Ft. Worth a fall care package. She would love the window clings. That was a great idea. I like putting them on my car rear window.
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DeleteThat is such a nice thing to do. The only care packages my kids wanted were dollar bills! We usually saw them once a month anyway and took them out for dinner. I love the window clings!
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DeleteI love this! I am sure they enjoyed this very much! And your card is beautiful!
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DeleteThis is perfect! And you know I love the handmade card. Such a nice touch and SO YOU!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you. I couldn't send him a package and not include a card.
DeleteOh that is so very lovely to receive!
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DeleteSuch a cute care package, love the fall poo-pourri! Love that stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've never used it but I know my mother in law keeps a bottle in her bathroom.
DeleteEveryone loves getting a package especially when you are away from home. I'm sure the snacks were appreciated and the poo-pourrri will be a nice touch ! Mo matter what our age, its fun to get some treats!!
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DeleteYour care package is so pretty! I'm sure Alec will enjoy it. :)
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DeleteI love this! I so wish we had a trader joes. Actually, you just made me think, we need to stop by TJs this weekend when we're Atlanta. I love all their fall stuff.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a Trader Joes near us either; I bought most of this at Target (the food) or online at Amazon (the decor).
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