Fun Gifts To Send Your College Kid
My daughter Lily is a college student, and she created a list of gifts that she believes college students would love to get from their parents.
Whether you have a son or daughter, she put together gift ideas for both! This is the perfect way to show how much you are rooting for them if they are far away…
Also, these gifts apply to high schoolers as well!
For Your Daughter
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Popcorn
This is yummy, healthy, and a crowd pleaser! You can pick either salty or sweet-and-salty (my favorite)!
Protein Bars
Easy and quick snack!
Heart Earrings or Kendra Scott Earrings
These simple and cute heart earrings are something she can wear every day!
Oatmeal Cups
This is easily the best snack or breakfast for on-the-go! Plus, this is a variety pack with flavors from maple to peanut butter.
Healthy Care Package
These are a ton better than most of the snack packages I’ve seen! It’s loaded with protein bars, nuts, and chips! They can even share it with their roommate.
Water Bottle
I feel like every college student needs to drink more water. This can be a helpful reminder.
Gratitude Journal
Does she like to journal? This is great for her.
Beaded Phone Strap
This is extremely popular and a must for any college girl. Trust me, she will be in awe that you knew what this was if you get this for her.
Sports Bra
These come in multiple colors and are a top seller! Many girls say this is a Lululemon sports bra dupe!
Lipgloss
This is one of my favorite lip glosses! If they like makeup, this is the perfect gift to add into the basket!
Knitted Weighted Blanket
This is something I invested in a few months ago! It helps relieve stress and has improved my sleep significantly. This was also happens to look super cute on the bed too.
Pink Slides
Everyone has been raving about these slides! Comfy and cost-friendly!
Aveeno Body Lotion & Moroccanoil Body Lotion
Exfoliator
It’s very common to start to break out in college because of the stress of classes. Here is a clean, highly-rated exfoliator for them!
White Oversized Zip-Up
I have been wearing this almost every day. It’s great to throw over an outfit and wear in a chilly lecture hll. Also, try and get a size large because it looks better when it’s a bit oversized.
Flannel
This is the perfect transitional coat for the next months! Flannels are back in style – and this one comes in multiple colors.
Heating Pad
This is perfect if your daughter is feeling sore, sick, or just wants to relax.
For Your Son
Cards Against Humanity
Having a son who is a college Freshman has given me some insight into what might actually be needed and what I just “want” him to need. If you’ve got a college boy, you know what I mean!
My son packed this game because he loves to play with her friends at home, and sure enough, he found that a “game night” was a great way to break the ice with new friends!
(It’s not your dad’s) Old Spice
Trust me, it’s never too late to send more deodarant!
The Pillow to End All Pillows! CALL YOUR MOM
Send it without a return label, or be sneaky like me and casually leave it behind on their bed. But let it be a constant reminder that someone important is waiting for a call. (handmade on Etsy, completely customizable, make it your own!)
Pickels?
How do your kids feel about pickels? And whether you know it or not they know all about Rick and Morty, well here is the best of both worlds! Put together an order at VAT19 and have it sent directly to your son, I promise you’ll be the star!
Slides
If they didn’t make it into the big blue bags, you might want to send a pair of these along!
His Fave Underwear
It’s taken me AGES to figure out what his favorite underwear is, but finally we found them. He swears there are none more comfortable than these. And frankly, if your son is doing laundry as much as mine is (ahem! lol) then it might be time to send some of these in that care package!
His Favorite Candy
Here’s a variety pack of small chocolates from Snickers to M&Ms! If he doesn’t like any of these, send him a pack of his favorite candy or treat. He will love it!
Protein Bars
Nike Socks
He definitely needs more socks…the amount of socks I lost in college and continue to lose is crazy. (remember what I said up there about laundry???)
Gum
This is the best and much needed, especially when we have to wear masks.
Columbia Hat
Carhartt T-Shirt or Long-Sleeve
This brand is popular and trendy for college! I see a lot of college guys wearing this shirt.
Lululemon Shorts
I see almost every guy on campus wearing these shorts. He will love them, athlete, or not!
Journal
If he likes to write or wants to get into writing, this is for him!
Fleece Quarter Zip
Practical pullover that would look good on anyone!
LED Lightbulb
According to my son, an LED lightbulb is a must in his dorm room. He can stick it in his lamp and it can be just like a normal lightbulb, but when he’s looking for a little bit of ambience he just has to switch it to whatever color he wants and his dorm is transformed!
Chapstick
I couldn’t recommend a chapstick enough. This one actually works!
Heating Pad
This is perfect if your son if he’s feeling sore, sick, or just wants to relax.
Water Bottle
Great reminder for him to drink more water!
For more ideas visit our article Easy and Fun Care Packages For Your College Kid Will Love
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