Care Packages
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Care Package for a Boy in College
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on September 16, 2011
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I am trying to think of things to send my stepson. It's his 1st year in school. 1st time away from home. What can I send him that will be an encouragement. I thoug...
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- I think pepperoni or a huge salami would be great. Plus maybe some triscuits and a 'we're thinking about you' note or "BRAIN FOOD!" note. Gift card to Sonic with a rem...
- Food and money! My mom and dad sent us care packages monthly when we were in college, as did my grandmothers. They typically included: - baked goods with enough t...
- I loved getting a roll of quarters for laundry!! Gum, homemade goodies were the best, magazines, microwave popcorn, sonic gift card, maybe a beanie cap for winter com...
Care Package Ideas?
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 23, 2008
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A good friend of mine has taken a job in Seoul Korea for 3 years. She has a husband and two young girls..(6 and 9) with her. She has called me seveal times from Ko...
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- L., Lots of gift stores have "american" gifts.. I know there is a Michigan store in Lansing, I am betting on one in Detroit.. A few pictures of her fav. spots, go to h...
- I'd say some photos of Michigan in the winter months. Another cute idea is to send pics of people holding signs for them saying things like "we Miss You", "Hello", "Ha...
- L., First off, your friend is blessed to have such a caring 'Girlfriend' back home thinking of and taking care of her! Secondly, I have had the opportunity to tr...
Ideas for Care Package
Asked by M.F. from Colorado Springs
on August 10, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I have a very good friend from medical school who is pretty blue right now. He has always been free thinking, extroverted, brilliant, and charitable-- the ...
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- Statistically speaking, most new businesses fail. I would also say that just before succeeding... things look very very grim. It's making it through this period that...
- maybe a saying in a picture frame.. like you can do it.. or something like a mug with hang in there... and maybe a few scratch off lottery tickets... just wish him g...
- Maybe what he really needs is a box full of SILLY!? Like a troll, a whoopee cushion, chips, snacks, lifesavers, a pet rock, a play doctor kit, a stuffed animal, etc.....
Who Pays for College...?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on October 13, 2011
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Are we as parents obligated/responsible for paying for our kids college? In a perfect world we would all have started a college fund when they were babies and at coll...
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- This came up a couple of months back and I was absolutely in the minority that we take responsibility for our only daughter's education (plus braces, medical care, spo...
- In a perfect world I would gladly pay for college for the kids. In the real world they are going to have to apply for scholarships, get awards for sports or some other...
- If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. I think it's pretty passive aggressive for you to tell your son "I'll help you when I can." I understand your f...
College Student Who Hates Her College
Asked by K.B. from Des Moines
on September 5, 2009
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I have a 18yr old who just started college. Its been a rough start to say the least for her. She is attending a very Large college (33,000) and Its considered the numb...
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- I personally do not think college is for everyone. Maybe she should take a break and get a job in the field that she likes and see if she even NEEDS a degree...... ...
- My advice would be to let her transfer at the end of the semester. I feel this way because college is hard and requires a lot of study if a child is going to succeed....
- Have her rush!! In other words have her look into the Greek houses on campus. I was not really a drinker, and I wasn't really a fan of being around a bunch of girls bu...
Sending Child off to College
Asked by M.C. from Des Moines
on May 5, 2008
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Our oldest daughter will be leaving in the fall to attend college. I'm interested in advice/suggestions from other moms who have already been through this. What kind...
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- Hello- I too have 4 children, 18, 14, 6 and 4. I sent my oldest son off to College last fall. It was really hard at first since he was my oldest and I have never be...
- Use this time to do things she likes as a adult. be it the movies,bowling,sking,hiking, shopping, or just jabbering. Time and quanity matter the most. D. ...
- Our eldest daughter is finishing college this Dec. in CA and we only see her about twice a year. She left at 17, was very self-directed and has flourished, but at the...
Seeking Ideas for College Care Packages
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on September 5, 2008
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My neice is now a freshman at college and I was wondering if anyone would have some original ideas on what to send her in a "care package". If you or anyone you know ...
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- I just did the same thing for my neice. Got her a single cup coffee maker, filters, & Dunkin Donuts coffee. Also bought her one of those lap desks, a shower caddy and ...
- I'm thinking back to when I was in college. I would have wanted advil, vivarin, quarters for laundry, baked goods, or twizlers, mase, a cute umbrella for walking in th...
- My favorite thing to get when I was in college was gift cards... Gas cards so she can come home and visit family, Walmart gift card (there is always a Walmart near a c...
Gift for College Student in Dorm
Asked by M.B. from Sacramento
on September 20, 2010
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What can I get for my Godchild who is away at college in her first year?
What would be good items to put in her carepackage?
Thank you mamas for never failing me! :)
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- When I was in college, the girl in my dorm with the popcorn popper was the most popular kid on the floor. An air popper and a bag of popcorn would be a great gift.
- There was nothing better than getting a package in college! Find out what products she uses and send bathroom stuff-- toothpaste, shampoo, razors, etc... It can cause ...
- Food! Everybody in college wants food! haha Homemade, store bought, restaurant gift cards, etc. Anything better than mac & cheese & ramen!! lol :)
Daughter Going off to College
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on July 30, 2009
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I have a daughter going off to college in three weeks. The school that she will be attending is about five hours away. So, I have two questions.
1. I would like ...
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- In response to the care package part of your question I would suggest home made sweets & quarters. Sharing home made brownies or cookies is a great way to get to know ...
- I went and played Lunar Golf (indoor glow-in-the-dark putt putt) the other day with my son. We had a lot of fun and laughs. Homemade goodies from home are always n...
- Sorry I have no ideas for activities. But I do for care package. gum, candy, snack items, pens, pencils, lotion, personal items, fingernail polish, gift cards, perfu...
Help Daughter Is Homesick @College Camp
Asked by R.M. from Denver
on July 14, 2008
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My daugher who is 10 has been @college camp for gifted and talented for 2 weeks. Well she is extreemly homesick and don't know how to sooth her?? She calls me every ni...
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- No offense but 10 is way too young for a child to be away from home for that long. Can you go to her? How long is the camp? You need to either stop talking to her da...
- tell her you'll see her when she's home, have fun, and don't call.
- I would say that 2 weeks away from you at the tender age of 10 is too long. Listen to your daughter and go get her. I have a 9 year-old (also G&T) and I wouldn't sen...
