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50+ College Care Pack Ideas

Diane Schmidt

As Cam is going to be on his own, we have been working on learning how to clean. For this, having the right products is essential! At move in, dorm rooms have to be swept and mopped, bathrooms have to be cleaned and walls sparkling with Magic Eraser. So we made a quick trip out to Sam's Club to get ready for back to class!

 

Sam's Club makes it easy to stock up on everything we need. During August, getting Cam ready for back to class is all about organizing and picking up some of my fave products:

 

We picked up:

Swiffer Duster Dusting Kit

These are a must have for dusty dorm rooms!


Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Variety Pack

I can't say enough about how much I love Mr Clean Magic Erasers. When I first tried them out years ago, I bought packs of them for my family and friends to try out. From cleaning scuffed up walls to bath tubs and more, they are a wonder!


Swiffer Sweeper Dry Refills

For tackling those dusty floors, these are perfect for keeping on track with cleaning.


Swiffer Sweeper Wet Refills 

And of course, the awesome Swiffer Sweeper Wet Refills are perfect for cleaning up grimy dorm floors before moving everything in.

When you purchase all 3 together, it is a $22 savings!

  • Up to $6.00 savings on Swiffer Duster
  • Up to $8.00 savings on Swiffer Sweeper Wet refills
  • Up to $8.00 savings on Swiffer Sweeper Dry refills

 

MORE GOODIES TO BACK FOR BACK TO SCHOOL:

SWEETS KIT:

Your homemade cookies or the bakery, a care package isn't complete without a sweet treat. Pack items tightly in a plastic container (fill in extra space with clean paper towels) and then wrap with bubble wrap.

 

GIFT CARD KIT:

Send gift cards to stores and restaurants in a care package or email. Choose big-box retailers like Target or Walmart, coffee or sandwich chains like Starbucks, Subway, and Panera, and local establishments like the college bookstore.

 

SNACK KIT:

Consider snacks, like granola bars, microwave popcorn, and hot chocolate mixes, as well as more substantial mini-meals—such as instant oatmeal and soup—for rushed mornings and missed dining hall dinners. Mints and gum are always welcome in a care package too. 

 

HOLIDAY KIT:

Festive accessories are surprisingly welcome and uplifting for a kid away from home for the first time; this care package idea is also nice to send in anticipation of your kid coming home for the holidays. Keep items small, like a desktop Christmas tree, a mini-menorah, and Easter baskets or Halloween pumpkins filled with candy. Seasonally themed lights, like orange for Halloween or green for St. Patrick's Day, are also fun.

 

GET WELL/ FIRST AID KIT:

Make a mini first-aid care package by filling a tin with: 

Items include: 

  1. Band-aids
  2. Antibiotic ointment
  3. Advil
  4. Gas X {dorm food makes this one essential}
  5. Benadryl
  6. Milk of magnesia
  7. Thermometer
  8. Instant ice pack
  9. Pepto
  10. Throat losenges
  11. Cold medicine
  12. Q-Tips
  13. Nail clippers
  14. Hydrogen Peroxide
  15. An ace bandage
  16. Cotton balls
  17. Small pair scissors
  18. Small pair of tweezers

 

CLEANING KIT: 

Dorms need to be clean. Pack some Mr. Clean multi-surface spray, paper towels, Swiffer dusting cloths, and electronics cleaner, and throw in a bottle of Febreze air freshener for good measure. 

 

Plus, here are more ideas!

  • Hometown newspaper

  • Gift Cards

  • Magazines

  • Holiday decorations

  • Quarters for laundromats, bus fare, and vending machines

  • Instant oatmeal, granola bars, dried fruit

  • Vitamins

  • Razors

  • Body lotion

  • Toothpaste

  • Dental floss

  • Anti-bacterial wipes

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Facial tissues

  • Mac n Cheese

  • Scotch tape and scissors

  • Over-the-counter cold medicine and pain reliever

  • Recipes for favorite dishes

  • Band-aids

  • Ointment

  • Extra cell phone charger

  • Soap

  • Ramen noodles

  • Gum

  • Vinyl wall decals for decoration

  • Pillowcases

  • A memento from each family member

  • Digital picture frame with photos from home

  • Movie gift certificates

  • Air fresheners

  • Pre-paid credit card

  •  Pens

  •  Highlighters

  •  Post-it notes

  •  Pre-paid calling cards

  •  Headphones

  •  Refrigerator magnets

  • Cork board and thumbtacks

  •  Slippers

  •  Socks

  •  Underwear

  •  Screen cleaner for laptop and cell phone

 

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This post is sponsored by Shespeaks. All opinions are my own.