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When you put together a care package or gift basket for a college student, you want it to be special. But, you also want it to include things the student really needs and will be grateful to have. You do not have to have a large budget to accomplish this. There are many items you can include that your student will welcome and enjoy. Consider the following suggestions, add a little of your own imagination and you will create a special care package for your hard working college student that they will love.
A Snuggle-Up-In Blanket: Almost every college student spends time studying in their dorm room, curled up on their bed. Having a small blanket they can wrap up in a that's just big enough to keep them warm without crawling under the covers, can make late night studying seem more bearable. Dorms can get really chilly during the winter months and a small throw blank made of fleece or polyester is the perfect addition to a gift basket for your student. They come in a range of prices, depending on make and manufacturer. If you have a few extra dollars, some companies will add a college logo or the students initials for a personalized throw.
Tasty Treats: Tasty treats are always great things to put in college student gift baskets. In fact, you can purchase many baskets that are pre-made with plenty of tasty treats in them. Most kids in college miss good home cooking and sending them some of their favorite foods is a great idea. You can send them a basket full of the makings for an easy meal, sometimes some tasty baked goods, or go with a basket full of tasty and comforting snack foods. No doubt they'll be thrilled with all the tasty treats that you have sent them.
A Funny Alarm Clock: Alarm clocks come in a variety of sizes and shapes that come with unique alarms. Waking up for class is probably your students least favorite thing to do. Including an alarm clock in gift baskets for college students can give them something to laugh about each morning or ease themselves awake with some sounds. You can buy a rubberized alarm clock that can be thrown against a wall and not break when it goes off. Consider your students temperament and choose an alarm clock that will make them feel better about facing the morning.
Music CDs or Music Gift Cards: Music is important to almost every college student. They never seem to be able to get enough. That's why including a few CDs or a gift card for iTunes is a guaranteed hit. If your student does not have any way to listen to music, consider buying an mp3 player or iPod shuffle in your gift basket. If you do not know who their favorite artist of the day is, a music gift card is a perfect option. Then they can select just the music they need and want.
Paper, Pens, Notebooks, etc .: School supplies always seem to run out before the end of the semester. Gift baskets for college students can include anything that your student uses on a regular basis. Printer paper and ink cartridges are necessary and expensive items that any student would love to receive in a gift package. Office supply stores carry a wide variety of items that are worth considering for inclusion. Planners, notebooks, colorful paperclips, a stapler, a small message board are just a few of the things you might consider.
Gift Cards to Restaurants & Stores Gift cards are the perfect size item to include in gift baskets for college students. And, more importantly, they love them! Gift cards are available for almost everything these days. From restaurant gifts certificates, to gas cards, music gift cards, gift cards for clothing stores or electronic stores, you will find more options than most budgets can afford. Many grocery stores and drug stores now carry a selection of gift cards from the larger chain stores and restaurants in a variety of denominations. This way you can shop all in one place and do not have to travel from store to store to purchase the gift cards for your basket.
Putting together gift baskets for college students can be fun when you use your imagination. These are just a few ideas to get you started. Most college students appreciate anything that arrives in a package while they are away at school. So just have fun and you'll create the perfect combination of items for your gift baskets for college students.
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Source by Jessica Burgess
