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More Halloween Care Package Ideas and Printables
The Halloween care package is my favorite care package of the year. There are endless possibilities for decorations and SO MANY fun items are available to put in them. Halloween also falls around mid-terms, so it is perfect timing for a surprise from home. Keep reading for More Halloween Care Package Ideas and Printables.
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An awesome care package starts with fun decorations. Just opening the box should give your college kiddo a lift. The box decorations I created on Pic Monkey are sized for Medium Priority Mail boxes (8.5×11). All of the box decorations and item tags needed to make this care package are available for download as part of A Year of Care Package Printables. Sign up below to receive the FREE download.
Box Decorations
In addition to the decorations on the box flaps, I ordered some window clings to put in the bottom of the box. What college student does not need these clings on their window to inform the world that there is a bloodied and bruised college student inside studying for mid-terms?
Window Clings
The window clings came in a HUGE package and there were TONS of them, so I cut them apart to put in the bottom of the box.
Life Is Gourd
Life IS Gourd when you have cute ribbon, candy pumpkins, and a cute tag.
Finger Lickin' Good
Stuff candy into the fingers of medical gloves for a Finger Lickin' Good treat.
Creepin' It Real
They need some real food also, so throw in some soup to keep them warm and fed as the weather turns cooler.
Beware of the Momster
College kids love paper products. I know it is hard to believe, but they don't like washing dishes (especially in a dorm bathroom sink). Be sure to buy some that fit in your box.
Eat Your Heart Out
Popcorn, or any food, tied together with this tag is a treat and they will Eat Their Hearts Out.
Other Ideas to Include:
Quarters for laundry machines
Coffee K-cups
Items to remind them of home or a favorite product they can not get in their college town.
See College Care Package Ideas for more items to include.
Enjoy making your care package!
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This is our daughter’s first semester in college. Your care package suggestions and decorations are wonderful!! I’m excited to start gathering items for decorating and filling! What a great way to stay connected and to send joy and encouragement. Thank you SO much!
You absolutely made my day with your sweet compliments! Blessings to you and your daughter throughout her college career.
Laura