12 Months Of Care Package Printables

Want to send thoughtful care packages all year long? Here are 12 Months Of Care Package Printables with fun themes for every month of the year. Whether you’re sending care packages to a college student, military member, or long-distance friend, these ready-to-print care package kits make it easy to stay connected, celebrate the seasons, and brighten their day!

Why Send Care Packages Every Month?

When we dropped our daughter off at college for the first time, we left knowing we had done all the things on the checklists. She had all of the Dorm Room Essentials You Actually Need, her room was set up and ready to go, and we walked the campus (more for my peace of mind than hers). Thankfully, our daughter was up for letting us linger a bit. In How To Make Your College Transition Easier For Your Mom, I explain a little more. I know this experience isn’t about me, but finding ways to cope with this new transition really helped. One of the ways that took the sad away was creating and sending DIY care packages to my daughter. I hoped that the packages would bring a smile to her face, brighten her day, and keep the home sickness away.

Then, when my son left for college a few years later, he would often tell me the care packages came at just the right time, right when he needed them most. He spent just one quarter in a dorm before completing college online from the comforts of home. You can read more about that in 10 Signs You Should Transfer Colleges. Even so, I continued to create care packages for him full of his favorites!

Care packages give you an excellent way to brighten your loved ones’ day, gives them something to look forward to, and gives you a way to connect with them in a fun and festive way.

What’s Included In The 12 Months Of Care Packages Bundle

This 12 Months Of Care Packages Bundle includes a theme for each month of the year to send to your long-distance relative or friend. You’ll never have to wonder how to decorate the box, because it’s all planned out for you!

New Year Care Package Printables

After the holidays, heading back to school can feel like a lot. A new semester, new routines, and a fresh start can be exciting and a little overwhelming. A New Year Care Package is a simple way to remind your college student they’re not doing it alone. With a few thoughtful items and little encouragement from home, you can help them start the year feeling supported.

You’ve Been Hugged Care Package Printables

Get ready to spread sweet vibes with these Groovy You’ve Been Hugged Care Package Printables. Use these funky printable designs to decorate your care package box and then fill it with all sorts of hippie fun guaranteed to bring smiles and good vibes. With a tie-dye tee, nostalgic sweets, and retro accessories, this care package is all about sharing the love and brightening someone’s day. Spread joy, one groovy package at a time!

St. Patrick’s Day Care Package Printables

Don’t let your college kid get pinched by a tricky leprechaun! Send them lots of green! These St. Patrick’s Day Care Package Printables are ready to help you create a package worthy of a lucky leprechaun!

Easter Care Package Printables

These Easter Care Package Printables give you the perfect way to make your Easter package egg-stra special! Print and adhere them to the inside flaps of your box for an egg-cellent Easter Care Package that will bring joy to college students, military members, and long-distance family and friends.

Stay Strong Care Package Printables

The Stay Strong Care Package Printables help you decorate a care package box that’s full of inspiration! Whether you’re sending a finals care package or just want to encourage someone to stay strong, these care package printables have uplifting messages to encourage college students, military personnel, friends, or family to keep going.

Box Of Sunshine Care Package Printables

Send a Sunshine Box to anyone, at any time of year, to brighten their day! These Box Of Sunshine Care Package Printables will transform a regular box into a smile-worthy gift.

Fourth Of July Care Package Printables

Create a festive and fun surprise with these Fourth of July Care Package Printables! This patriotic printable set includes everything you need to decorate a 4th of July In A Box. From box flap decor and banner flags to a word search, crossword puzzle, coloring page, and popcorn tags. This box is perfect for sending to college students, military members, friends, or family.

Fall Care Package

Your college student is settled into dorm life and working hard on papers, speeches, and keeping up with laundry. You have settled into an empty or emptier nest and are ready to send a Fall Care Package to let your awesome kid know how much you love them! These care package printables are ready to help you create a festive box that will make your long-distance friend or family member feel all warm and cozy inside!

S’more Fun Care Package Printables

Whether you’re looking for a Birthday gift idea, a Christmas gift idea, or just want to send a bit of fun, the S’more Fun Care Package Idea is perfect for the person who already has it all!

Halloween Care Package Printables

Use these Monstrously Fun Care Package Printables to decorate a box and help your student or loved one celebrate Halloween in a cute way!

Thanksgiving Care Package Printables

Whether your college student will be home for Thanksgiving or not, they will certainly appreciate a festive Thanksgiving Care Package to kick off the Holiday Season!

Christmas Care Package Printables

Spread holiday cheer with Christmas Care Package Printables that are perfect for college students, military members, and loved ones who live far away. Even if you’ll see them on Christmas, it’s always a joy to receive a festive box in early December to create a little Christmas magic! These printables make it easy to create a thoughtful, fun, and joyous gift filled with Christmas spirit.

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Birthday Party In A Box

Use these festive Birthday Party In A Box care package printables on your student’s Birthday month so they can celebrate all month long! It even comes with printable number clipart so you can put their age at the top of the cake!

How To Build A Care Package

Creating a care package is fun, especially when the design work has been done for you!

1. Print the care package printables on cardstock.
2. Cut the box flap designs.
3. Gather the items you want to include in the care package box.
4. Assemble the box by adhering the box flap decor and placing the items you’ve chosen in the box.
5. Mail the box to your friend or family member after you’ve learned How To Send A College Care Package The Smart Way.

What To Put In A Care Package

The possibilities of what to put in a care package are endless, but a theme gives you a bit of guidance! The best way to think of it is What Do College Students Want In A Care Package? Think about a variety of things like food, self-care items, something to wear, activities, seasonal items, silly trinkets, and a note from home. A combination of practical, seasonal, and silly things is what works best.

• Something To Eat – Snacks are a super practical and appreciated item, or a bit of candy for a quick sweet treat. My daughter especially loved getting snacks that she didn’t have to go out and buy.
• Self-Care Items – Think of practical things like hand soap, shampoo, and toilet paper (if they have their own bathroom), or something just for fun like a face mask.
• Something To Wear – This could be a fun T-shirt, new pajamas, or new socks are always a good way to bring comfort from home.
• Activities – A small-sized game they can play with their roommate, or something they can do on their own, like a crossword puzzle or word search. Small craft kits are also a hit!
• Something Seasonal – Think star necklaces in red, white, and blue for the 4th of July, a mini Christmas tree for Christmas, complete with mini ornaments, or candy-filled Easter eggs for Easter.
• Silly Trinkets – An addition of a slinky or silly little toy to bring a little relief to a stress-filled day.
• Notes – A handwritten note from home and maybe a picture will be well-loved and appreciated.
• Gift Cards – So they can go out on you! Check out this Graduation Gift Book that gives lots of ideas. Gift the whole book or a page at a time!

Make Care Packages Easy With The 12 Months Of Care Package Printables

Instead of planning each month from scratch, get all 12 printable kits and have a full year of festive care packages ready to go!

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