Easter Care Package Printables

Whether your college students will be home for Easter or not, they will be happy to receive an Easter Care Package made especially for them!

One way for me to cope with having a child away at college is to create and send DIY Care Packages! It allows me to do something special for her and, I think she appreciates the effort too!

For Easter, I decided to create an Easter Egg Hunt In A Box! I’ve always enjoyed creating Easter Egg Hunts for the kids, and just because she’s away at college doesn’t mean she shouldn’t open a few eggs!

Box with printables with an Easter theme inside and on the box flaps.

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What To Put In An Easter Care Package

We chose to create an Easter Egg Hunt In A Box with plastic eggs full of sweet treats and mostly cash! In addition to Easter eggs, or if you’d rather not do Easter eggs, here are some festive ideas:

Self Care Items

Lotion – A mini bottle of lotion they can put in their backpack to have when their hands are dry.
Chapstick – Because it’s good to have on hand.
Face Masks – My daughter always liked these for a little pampering.

Something To Wear

T-Shirt – A new T-shirt is easy to pack and always fun to get.
Sunglasses – It’s that time of year when you need sunglasses but you probably can’t find the ones you used last year. At least that’s what happens here in the Pacific Northwest.
Spring Pajamas – Pajamas that are lightweight with a spring design would be a nice surprise.
Bunny Glasses – Because what’s an Easter Egg Hunt In A Box without bunny glasses?

Something To Eat

Peeps – One of the most popular treats for Easter.
Jelly Belly Spring Mix
Candy – We chose candy that we know our daughter likes and will eat!
Goldfish Spring Colors
Fruit Snacks – Because they are a fun alternative to Easter sweets.
Microwave Popcorn – To attach Easter Popcorn tags to.

Activities

Beach Ball – Encourage your college student to get outside on nice Spring days!
Craft Kit – Help your long-distance family member exercise their creative side.
Coloring Page – Add a new box of crayons as a way to kick back and relax a bit.
Puzzle – A crossword puzzle or word search is hard to pass up and takes your brain away from daily stresses and into thoughtful fun.

Gift Cards

Coffee Shop – Even if they don’t drink coffee, they can enjoy a little treat.
Food – Provide a meal out to get them out of the house.
Retail Store – So they can buy something they want at their favorite store.
Gas – To help them make their next trip home.

Something From Home

Handwritten Note – A handwritten note from home is perfect for a family member who is away.
Picture – Send a favorite picture from the past that they are in or of the present to make them smile.

Adding a mix of fun, practical, and festive things will make your Easter Care Package fun to create and egg-citing to get! According to College Flight Path, care packages don’t have to be expensive. It’s the thought and effort that counts the most.

Life is like an Easter egg hunt. Full of surprises, challenges, and rewards. Keep hopping toward your dreams. Every step brings you closer to the prize.

How To Assemble An Easter Egg Hunt In A Box

Print the Easter Care Package Printables, found below, on card stock. There are 2 options for box décor – 1 for large 5″ box flaps and 1 for small 3-1/2″ box flaps.
Cut the Easter box décor and use an adhesive applicator to adhere the box décor to your box flaps.
Add a personal message.
Add Easter eggs, filled with candy, cash, and fun, along with paper grass, to your box. I also added a few other goodies at the bottom of the box. Make sure it is packed well so items don’t shift. Place your Easter Egg In A Box printable across the top!
Seal and send your Easter Care Package to your college student and make their day!

Life is like an Easter egg hunt. Full of blessings and new beginnings. Keep hopping in faith. God’s plan is leading you to joy.

Get Your Easter Care Package Printables Here

I’m a firm believer in keeping it easy so I created these printables to help you DIY a care package the simple way!

Printable pages in an Easter theme to decorate a care package box.

Send a little egg-citing fun to your college student, family member, or friend this Easter!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you gather a few items to have on hand, it will make care packages a breeze to put together! Here are my suggestions:

Printer – You’ll need a printer to print care package box decor and mailing labels.
Card Stock – You will be amazed at how often you use card stock once you have it.
Adhesive Applicator – These are perfect for adhering labels to boxes.
Care Package Printables – I’ve created many care package printables to choose from!
Scissors – I like to use precision scissors so I have better control.
Paper Cutter (optional) – For straight cuts, a paper cutter is the way to go for a professional look.
Box with 3-1/2″ or 5″ Box Flaps – The box flaps can be larger. The care package printables I create are designed with these sizes in mind so you have flexibility. You can order Priority Mail Boxes free from usps.com.
Click-N-Ship Single Labels – Send Care Packages The Smart Way and print your mailing labels at home to save money.
Scale – A scale is good to have on hand so you can weigh your packages, right at home.

I’m a strong believer in re-purposing things but, when it comes to care packages, the recipients usually are tight on space. That’s why you shouldn’t spend hours or a lot of cash creating the perfect box because it ultimately will and should go in the trash.

At this point, I have not created SVG files for care packages. I like to put a little heart into the care packages I create and don’t mind the relaxing activity of cutting box flap decor. I suggest you turn on your favorite show and cut the shapes by hand!

Hi! I’m Bridget!

I create printables and DIYs to help you get organized and celebrate special occasions! It’s my mission to inspire you to get creative and find joy in every day!

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