I still remember heading off to college. Move in day was just as nail-biting as it was exciting. Today, I'm sharing some great ideas on how to make a DIY College Care Package filled with goodies that any college student will need and love. Plus, it's a great way to show a college student you care even if you're miles apart. This is a sponsored post about College Care Package Ideas with Schick® at Dollar General, all opinions are my own.
It was a new beginning and things felt exhilarating, yet overwhelming. Before you head to college, you have an idea of how life will be and the things that you need. Once you get into the groove, you realize there are a whole list of things that you could actually use. While your parents might be there to help, many times they're far away. Send a bundle of love to help fill in the gaps. I shopped at Dollar General to fill up my college care package and found some great goodies to share today.
DIY College Care Package Ideas
Here are some starters for putting your own creative and helpful care packages together.
School Supplies: You can never have too many backup supplies on hand. When kids are limited on cash and away from home, it's great for them to have what they need readily available. I picked up some folders, notebooks. You could also do pens, erasers, calculators, binders and more.
Personal Care Products: Keeping well stocked on grooming items is a must. Help kids look and feel their best with go-to extras that they would use at home. From hair and skin products to the perfect shaving supplies, these fillers will go far.
When I visited Dollar General, I also picked up Schick Hydro® 5 Razor for men as well as shaving cream. Which are great "ingredients" for budding college students to feel "sharp" and feel as confident as they can while they're becoming adults. Schick® has a variety of disposable razors for both men and women to choose from.
More Schick® Disposable Razor Products:
- Schick® Xtreme 3® Ultimate Razor (Men)
- Schick® Quattro® (Women)
- Schick® Hydro Silk® Razor (Women)
- Schick® Slim Twin® Razor (Men)
On The Go Beverages: A water bottle and single serve drink mix are perfect no-fuss products that allow for busy students to have something tasty to drink even if the cafeteria is closed.
Snacks & Convenience Foods: Snacks are handy for late night study sessions. Crackers to nuts and everything in between will be graciously received by college students. Another great option for them is convenient foods that can be cooked easily or just grabbed. Think single serve cereals, granola bars, cups of mac n' cheese, cups of fruit, ramen noodles, etc.
Gift Cards: We all know college is expensive and even if your giftee has a job, it's likely their first time managing money on their own. Gift cards are an awesome choice to give them options. Consider food, grocery or general store cards.
Personal or Motivational Messages / Notes - Nothing comforts a college student more than knowing their friends and family are routing for them from afar. Include a personal handwritten note or motivating message for them. I was trying to come up with a cutesy motivational saying to frame. I came up with "Keep Sharp, You Got This!" I made it a PDF file if you'd like to download to include in your care package!
Keep Sharp - You Got This! Motivational Printable PDF to fit a 5" x 7" frame.
I hope you enjoyed these ideas while creating your own awesome DIY college care packages!
Remember to shop Dollar General to pick up Schick® Disposable Razors and other great goodies to include.
What would you add to a college care package?
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Schick®. The opinions and text are all mine.