Thanksgiving Care Package For College Students
Whether your college student will be home for Thanksgiving or not, they will certainly appreciate a FUN Thanksgiving Care Package to kick off the Holiday Season!
Thanksgiving Care Package Ideas
We showed you How To Send College Care Packages The Smart Way and now we’re ready to share Printables and Ideas for a Thanksgiving Care Package!
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Thanksgiving Box Supplies
- Printer
- Card Stock
- Adhesive Applicator
- Thanksgiving Box Printables – found below
- 1/8″ Hole Punch
- Jute – for GOBBLE Banner
- Scissors
- Box with 3-1/2″ or 5″ box flaps
- Click-N-Ship Single Labels
- Scale
- Stuff to put in the Thanksgiving Care Package <<< ideas listed below
What To Put In A Thanksgiving Care Package For College Students
I gotta say it was FUN to figure out what to put in my daughter’s Thanksgiving Box! You can send variations of a Thanksgiving meal without dry ice and lightning-speed shipping!
Listed below are Thanksgiving Box Ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
These are actual items I sent to my very own college freshman and, at first, I didn’t think it would be enough to fill the box but by the time I added bubble wrap, these items fit snugly.
Turkey Jerky
Because it ain’t Thanksgiving without the turkey … unless, of course, you’re a vegetarian like me … THEN Thanksgiving is definitely Thanksgiving without the turkey!
Microwavable Mashed Potatoes
I might have bought three of these because they just sound so good! Plus, it’s perfect for your college kid to make in their microwave.
Turkey Gravy
Because you can’t have mashed potatoes without gravy … unless you’re the aforementioned vegetarian.
Craisins
So … cranberries seem to be a thing at Thanksgiving, right? Behold, dried cranberries!
Sparkling Cider
Special occasions are the time for Sparkling Cider! Just be sure to wrap it well with bubble wrap. There’s even enough to share with their friends!
Trail Mix – Individual Packs
A little trail mix snack is perfect for a Thanksgiving care package!
Pumpkin Fig Bars
A fun breakfast or snack idea for your college student to enjoy before heading off to class!
Thanksgiving Word Search
There’s something about a word search or crossword puzzle that draws you to it! Add this free Thanksgiving word search to a Thanksgiving box to give your college student a festive activity to do.
Thanksgiving Coloring Page
My college freshman asked for coloring pages to help her de-stress. I’m all about helping her to have less stress so I’m including a Thanksgiving Coloring Page in her box (included in the Thanksgiving printables pack, found below).
Thanksgiving Note
One thing my daughter suggested for an Advent Calendar was a handwritten note! That made me realize we should write a little something in each care package we send and … I made a printable to write it on (included in the Thanksgiving printables pack, found below).!
Thanksgiving Popcorn
Microwave popcorn is a fast and easy snack for college students! They LIKE popcorn, too! Use this Thanksgiving microwave popcorn tag to transform a regular snack into a festive experience (included in the Thanksgiving printables pack, found below).!
How To Use The Thanksgiving Care Package Printables
1. Print the Thanksgiving Care Package Printables 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.
2. Cut the Thanksgiving Care Package box décor.
3. Punch two holes at the top of each banner flag and thread jute or yarn through them to create a gobble banner.
4. Use an adhesive applicator to adhere the box décor to the inside flaps of your box.
5. Place the Thanksgiving Coloring Page and Thanksgiving Activity Sheet in the bottom of your box.
6. Attach Thanksgiving Popcorn Tags to microwave popcorn, using jute.
7. Fill your Thanksgiving Care Package with everything that makes you think Thanksgiving. Make sure it is packed well so items don’t shift.
8. Write a note on the Happy Thanksgiving Note and place in your box.
9. Seal and send your Thanksgiving Care Package to your student to make their day!
That’s it! You now have a festive Thanksgiving Box to send to your college student. They can even remove the printables from the box and use them to decorate their dorm room!
Get Your Thanksgiving Care Package Printables Here
I told my daughter I was working on a Thanksgiving Care Package in hopes the anticipation of it would put a smile on her face and something to look forward to! She asked if there would be a turkey in it. Ha! Little does she know.
More College Resources
- How To Send A College Care Package The Smart Way
- Fall Box For College Students
- How To Make Your College Transition Easier For Your Mom
- College Comparison Chart
The ideas for College Care Packages are amazing. Some even wrap the inside of the box. Totally cool!