There's a girl from my church who is at bible college. This is her first year of college anywhere. She kinda had a rough summer before she left. I'd like to send her a care package. I don't know what all to send.
I'm going to send popcorn, mints for church, jolly ranchers, homemade cookies, hot chocolate packets, a small stuffed cow (she collects cow stuff).
I know what snacks/candy she likes. But I don't want to send all food. I'd like to send other practical stuff. But she probably is overloaded with stuff like lotions. I am going to send her hairspray (what Pentecostal girl can't use that?!) and some Shout wipes. I'm drawing a blank on what else to put in?
Any other useful things (like shout wipes) that you wish you had with you. It's been like 5 years since I lived on campus at college. I'm getting out of touch I guess.
a friend from our church gave Thi a care package before he left that had Ramen noodles, band aids, a pack of pledge dust cloths and some assorted candies. someone else sent him a pacakage of guy colored stationary and envelopes with stamps.
what else did he get? uuummm . . OH MY WORD!!
can't believe i forgot the gift cards!! walmart and STARBUCKS!!
maybe look online to see if there's a walmart or something close to her and get her that kind of giftcard. that way they can get what they need when they need it.
very nice idea, by the way. very thoughtful.
Oh the gift cards are a great idea! You can also send toilet paper, easymac, pens/pencils, etc etc.
I might throw in a disposable camera. Got that idea off one website.
She goes to Gateway. I've never actually been there so I don't know what restaurants/stores are there that would be good giftcard ideas.
Send her Tylenol/Ibuprofen. And a roll of quarters! lol seriously, if she isnt working yet, and has to do laundry. She'll greatly appreciate a roll of quarters. I know when I was talking to TBC'er and he wasnt working at the time, he would complain of headaches, or this or that, and how he needed to do laundry. So yea haha
How about a photo of Thi and his stats... and what he likes...
JUST KIDDING.... :) You could play long distance match maker... lol....
The only other thing I thought of were hankies or some of those pocket sized kleenex thingys.....
In Lamoni (where i went to school) we only had two pizza places... any care packages from home always included gift cards to Pizza Hut... GREAT for delivery or going there to eat... lol... It was nice to know someone had taken care of dinner and I could go out for a change... I think Kris said somewhere that chili's is the gateway thing... bleh... but they do have gift cards.... lol...
So.......... another thing my mom always did was to put in a HUGE tub of candy... like those orange pumpkin trick or treat things ... so everyone I lived with (not just roommate but DORMMATES) could enjoy... When my grandmother sent my dad care packages, she would always use popcorn to pack the stuff in, rather than those packing peanuts... he'd eat the popcorn, too.... :)
My mom always included some decor stuff with my packages, too... Orange lights for fall, christmas stuff... just things that would be nice and make the place more homey...
***
AND... if she is at Gateway, tell her you will come visit ... cause I'm not THAT far from there... YOU CAN see ME!! and then we can drive taht direction!!! :) BTW... No church here on oct 9th... :) What about then????
Oh and Gateway, she's gonna have your standard Walmart/Walgreens/Starbucks ect...
But for clothing stores, they have Maurices, They have an H&M (lucky dawgs) They have A Macy's but its not called Macy's its something else, I had it on the tip of my tounge but I fergot poo...Ohhh I remember its called Famous Barr....ANd then really the regular other stores for the most part!
Hope that helps a tad, I've been to Gateway so haha
Nope, Famous is now Macy's... :(
Oh it is? Yea our Foley's are Macy's now lol..guess everything is Macy's now! It's the same thing Em, why the frown?
Cause... I dont like change.... lol....
that's funny, emma! I thought thi right away, too!! :laughhard:
wonder if she already knows thi . . . ask her if she's met the kid who had emergency surgery in the first week . . . that would be thi!!
walgreens is a good idea - it's almost right next door to Gateway . . honestly.
Starbucks is good - not too far away
and walmart
and . .quarters!! yep, surely can't get enough quarters and laundry soap!!
let me know if she knows thi. that would be hilarious!!
you can get her
1. a nice journal (sometimes it is nice to jot down your thoughts)
2. pictures of family, friends, and pets
3. the latest issue of your community newspaper, church bulletins, or a handwritten letter keep your student up-to-date and make her feel a part of her hometown, even if it's hundreds of miles away
4. providing a subscription to a magazine she likes
5. send a pre-paid calling card or postage stamps are also ways to keep in touch
6. a good book ( humorous)
7. a favorite CD
8. chapstick
9. batteries
10. gloves or a scarf for when it gets cold
11. gift cards to gas stations near her or prepaid mastercard..
just a few more ideas :)
The cold mention made me think...
My FAVORITE thing my dad put in my stocking last year was this spray deicer for my car... If she has a car at Gateway I would WAAAAAAAAAY suggest that... StL gets ice A LOT and it is such a blessing to help with the windows... or even a nice ice scraper... lol... winter is on its way!!! :)
Definetely any school supplies- note books, pens, pencils, erasers, post it notes, high lighters, notecards, sharpies, ect...
You could load up on most of these at a local dollar store.
Someone suggested toilet paper. This is a serious thing on college campuses! lol Get a giant econo-sized pack of a decent brand! It's not very heavy to send, but it'll certainly appreciated.
Also: light bulbs!! You'd be amazed at how often the light bulb will go out and there's no money to replace it.
Definitely food of just about any type and gift cards for various places to eat.
I'd nix the ramen noodes, though. That's the only thing that college students can afford. lol Send homemade brownies or her favorite chips instead. I remember when I was at JCM I couldn't get Herr's potato chips there. It was so sad. *sniff*
Hmm..
Here's a thought:
Get a journal and have people from your church write her encouraging notes and "letters from home." Ya know? I'm sure if I were living away at college, I'd really treasure something like that.. that way she'd feel more connected.
Maybe some linens like towels, washcloths. When Shawn moved out here before the wedding his cousin gave him a huge basket full of stuff like microwaveable mac & cheese, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, towels, washcloths, face wipes, hairspray, gel, anything you can think of.
I've taken the ideas and composed a list of things I think she would need/like.
I am sending it this week. I'm also getting with her family. They are gonna send some stuff as well.
I haven't really talked to her much other than text message and computer IM so I haven't found out if she knows Thi yet....I'll have to ask her.
When I was in botswana, people from my church sent me a box full of goodies...snacks that I couldn't buy in africa (like cereal bars, koolaid, real oreos, cake mixes etc.). They also inlcuded note cards from a bunch of different people. I loved getting the notecards! They just had people write a short message on a regualr index card.
Also, my youth group made me a video...everyone in the youth group telling me hello and whatnot. I looooooved that!
What about sending someone a "LIKE I CARE!" package ?
oh trav, you are just so . .so . .sentimental and caring.
:roll:
Iiiiiiii'm sorry that I haven't gotten a care package from Staten Island, NY.
Just a thought...
mdn
Quote from: Hip on October 22, 2006, 06:16:41 AM
Iiiiiiii'm sorry that I haven't gotten a care package from Staten Island, NY.
Just a thought...
mdn
Really? What would be in your package from Staten Island?
Candy. The day goes a whole lot better with candy. Chocolate to be exact...from somewhere in New York.
Coffee (your discretion). If you think I'll like a certain coffee, I'd be willing to try anything. We love coffee here at Gateway.
Somekind of food...maybe snack food like Ho-Ho's or Twinkies.
A T-shirt. Maybe "I (heart) New York" or "Staten Island" or something like that.
A picture. Artwork is one of the things that I love. I have a few up in my dorm, but one from TRAV would be even better.
If you think of anything...ask me...but that's pretty much what would be in that box from Staten Island.
~mdn :)
HEY!!! I want that care package . . . well . . . except for the candy and the snacks - unless you can figure out a way to send some Brothers Pizaa! . . .and the coffee the t-shirt the artwork . . .
i would add some music.
anyone who wants to send me a care package, :sing: can include music.
oh wait! i'm the MOM! i'm supposed to SEND care packages not get them, right?
how does that work ?
HEY!! Since I met Amelia this week-end (actually, discovered I have known her all along) thought I'd ressurect this thread long enough to say how much fun she thought it was to get a gift. I told her that we had discussed at length what to get her. She said you made sure she had a couple of her favorite things and it really, really made her day!
How fun is that? Giving is so much fun!!
Okay, stop it, Kris! You're making me wish I knew someone far away in college!
:beret:
send thi a package . . .and make him wonder who it came from! :laughhard: it would be even funnier if you put a bunch of NYC stuff in it and sent it from the WEST COAST!! :laughhard: :laughhard:
hey . . . speaking of the West Coast . . . are you guys still in one piece or did you get blown all over kingdom come? looks a little windy there according to the news tonight . .
Um, yeah. It's just a tad windy around here. :silly: Needless to say, we've taken the windchimes down. ;)
:googly:
um, yeah, windchimes can get a little dangerous sometimes . . .
i saw a pic on the news of trees breaking in half. ohmy! we get storms like that in summer, but not this time of the year.
maybe we ought to send you a care package. at times like this you need some good hot tea and a good book to read!
Actually, that is exactly what I'm doing today. I seem to have picked a particularly nasty sickness, and I can't even remember the last time my throat hurt this badly. So...I'm staying home and pouting, (and drinking hot tea--by the bucket-full). ;)
Okay, I haven't seen any trees breaking in half around here. I think the wind hit harder on the other side of the mountains. And at least for today, it's completely still outside. Figure that one out! :smirk2:
Newkris....I just now saw this.
She did send me a text message and talk to me online and thank me.
It is so fun to make someone's day. Giving is SOO much fun. I did try to include some of her favs like jolly ranchers, kettle chips, etc
That's why I'm looking forward to Christmas. I LOVE getting people gifts :)
Quote from: Hip on October 23, 2006, 04:16:48 PM
Candy. The day goes a whole lot better with candy. Chocolate to be exact...from somewhere in New York.
Coffee (your discretion). If you think I'll like a certain coffee, I'd be willing to try anything. We love coffee here at Gateway.
Somekind of food...maybe snack food like Ho-Ho's or Twinkies.
A T-shirt. Maybe "I (heart) New York" or "Staten Island" or something like that.
A picture. Artwork is one of the things that I love. I have a few up in my dorm, but one from TRAV would be even better.
If you think of anything...ask me...but that's pretty much what would be in that box from Staten Island.
~mdn :)
I'm sorry to resurrect this post, but this all sounds far too good to keep in NY. I could supply my address... :clap2: Yay for mail!!
terp, i'll send you one if you send me one?
of course . . . we'll have to both wait until we go to NYC this summer. until then, i think SOMEONE ought to have pity on us poor college students and send us a little care, right?
:cry2: We poor midwesterners are so deprived of culture...sniff, sniff. For sure we'll need a little care. :freaky2:
poor wretches that we are . . . won't someone come and save us from our lack of culture? :sadbounce:
:roll: whatever
:beret:
:cry:
:biglaugh:
:headrub: Poor Terp, now she's sad.
:beret:
I'd send you a care package, SippinTea, if you asked. We may be without culture :nerd:, but our hearts are big like that. :hypocrite:
;)
Awww...thanks Terp! :cry2:
:beret:
surely, if YOU got a package it would have lots of . .. TEA!!!
earl grey and breakfast tea and mango ceylon - right?
hhhmmm . . maybe i need to talk to Rita the coffee shop lady.
Ooooh, you're good Kris!
With two small changes: 1) Add Ginger Peach tea to the top of the list, and 2) the Earl Grey must not have oil of bergamot in it. :biglaugh:
(That's my picky side coming through.) LOL
:beret:
ah, yes, i do recall that now that you mention it. we talked about it once. hhhmmm . . when did you say your birthday was?
never-you-mind! :cool:
I'm not planning on having any more birthdays. Twenty-six is a great age. :)
:beret:
Care packages are different than Birthday packages, anyway. :-) They're designed to show you care. Unlike birthday presents, which are designed as strategic reminders of old age. :-)
And SippinTea: If you wish to stop having birthdays, you must consider that there is only one alternative. :o
That's fine with me. The sooner I'm outta here, the better. :)
:beret:
Woo Hoo!
*starts singin'*
Packin' up!
(Gettin' ready to go)
Packin' up!
(Gettin' ready to go)
Packin' up!
Gettin' ready to go!!
:sing: I dream about Your promise to return
And I wake up hanging on Your every word
But for now my feet are planted here on earth
But I'm missing You... :sing:
--Chris Rice (Missing You)
:beret:
:sing:
Lately all I've got is leavin' on my mind.
Seems that's all I think about
'most all the time
Soon and very soooooooooooon, I'll leave
My troubles far behind
Cuz lately I've got leavin'...
I've got leavin' on my mind.
:sing:
you girls are making me worried . . .
what's this about leaving? NO LEAVING ALLOWED!! i have used up the year's quota of leaving . . . !!
now, back to care packages. truly. here's a little different twist - when you go on trips, do you send yourself stuff? or buy yourself something in particular?
i have found that i collect odd memory stuff - pebbles from different beaches, books (although i have yet to buy a book in NYC. guess i need to go back then, right?)
so, what about you? send yourself care packs when you're out and about? collect something particular?
Quote from: newkris on February 21, 2007, 02:51:28 AM
ah, yes, i do recall that now that you mention it. we talked about it once. hhhmmm . . when did you say your birthday was?
Quote from: SippinTea on February 21, 2007, 03:14:23 AM
never-you-mind! :cool:
I'm not planning on having any more birthdays. Twenty-six is a great age. :)
:beret:
While I know it, revealing it will have to wait for that day.
LOL
:beret:
Rather than buy myself care packages on trips, I prefer to take random pictures to remember trips by. *Say Cheese* :idea:
Quote from: terp on February 23, 2007, 04:41:10 PM
*Say Cheese* :idea:
*looks around for him to show up*
Quote from: terp on February 23, 2007, 04:41:10 PM
Rather than buy myself care packages on trips, I prefer to take random pictures to remember trips by. *Say Cheese* :idea:
really? is that so? YOU like to take a lot of random pics?
("those are all picture folders? i thought i had a lot of pictures on my computer." - hhhmmm . . who said that? - of course those weren't ALL my pics, but . . . yeah, you get the picture!)
Quote from: newkris on February 23, 2007, 08:40:07 PM
Quote from: terp on February 23, 2007, 04:41:10 PM
Rather than buy myself care packages on trips, I prefer to take random pictures to remember trips by. *Say Cheese* :idea:
really? is that so? YOU like to take a lot of random pics?
("those are all picture folders? i thought i had a lot of pictures on my computer." - hhhmmm . . who said that? - of course those weren't ALL my pics, but . . . yeah, you get the picture!)
Yes, but I've only had my laptop since June...Less than a year of pics compared to yours - No comparison! Smile. Can't wait to take lots o' pics together!! I love vacations!
so, i googled care packages to see what i'd come up with. oh my word . . . there's a company in NYC that does care packages for a business and they have the GREATEST stuff!! for instance:
Good Riddance! Break-Up Care Package
SKU:BUP2
Got a friend who's just broken up with what's turned out to be a total loser? Remind her that she's just dodged a huge bullet with our Good Riddance! Break-Up Care Package! Let's be honest - you never liked him anyway and even if you did, help her celebrate her newfound freedom!This package includes everything she needs:
Mr. Right When You Need Him (he's battery operated and says only the perfect things!)
Immaculate Consumption Sweet Georgia Brownie Cookies (nothing like a little chocolate!)
7 oz. bar of Blue Q Tainted Love Soap (hip, high-end soap with awesome Anne Taintor artwork - wash him out of your life!)
Mini Disco Party Ball (it's new lease on life - party on!)
Gift certificate for a FREE pint of Ben & Jerry's or Haagen Daz ice cream
4 packets of Ghirardelli hot chocolate
Remember, all our packages come festively wrapped up with tons of ribbon and oversized, custom-printed gift tags you get to personalize!
:laughhard:
http://www.yougota.com/stores/xq/xfm/store_id.516/page_id.5/qx/store.htm
so, there's something to remember the next time you need to send a care package!!
hhhmmm . . clearly trav is NOT involved in this company since he only talks about sending a "like i care" package. :frustrated:
that is a HILARIOUS package :laughhard:
I like it, does one have to wait for a break-up? :biglaugh:
i don't think one ought to wait, after all Mr. Right is part of the package deal! Mr. Right AND chocolate! how cool is that?
since it's the thought that counts . . . i thought about sending that package to you, AB! did you catch it? :cloud9:
absolutely! thanks for thinking of me!
:biglaugh:
Quote from: newkris on February 25, 2007, 03:31:30 PM
i don't think one ought to wait, after all Mr. Right is part of the package deal! Mr. Right AND chocolate! how cool is that?
since it's the thought that counts . . . i thought about sending that package to you, AB! did you catch it? :cloud9:
:laughhard:
I almsot thought you where saying you where going to send
Thi to her :laughhard:
that would be a twist!! :laughhard:
Quote from: newkris on February 25, 2007, 06:54:54 PM
that would be a twist!! :laughhard:
I know :laughhard:
What do ya say to that AB what do ya say bout that?
*Do you accept?*
:laughhard:
hmmmm I think mothers are going to be scared of me and keeping their boys away after seeing the way I got around this weekend :freaky2:
Thi is in school and doesn't need the distraction I'm sure :biglaugh:
:hypocrite:
well, she is about the age of the girls he likes . . .a little older, but not so much . . but i recently accidentally discovered that he really seems to like tall, beautiful blonde girls!! hhmmm . . . as long as she loves Jesus most . . and can stand my cooking . . it's all good!!
You wouldn't be talking about tall, blonde girls from a certain church we both know and love, would you???? Huh???
hhhmmmm . . .well . . . i don't know . . . . . :pwink: his words not mine. but we'll let him do the talking when he's here, hey?
Spoken like a true midwesterner - Hey?
i know, right, hey? :laughhard:
Quote from: terp on February 25, 2007, 08:51:32 PM
You wouldn't be talking about tall, blonde girls from a certain church we both know and love, would you???? Huh???
:couch:
:o
* runs out* :sulk:
yer safe amanda . . not quite tall enough and this one's in MN . . . but it's all just speculation at this point! a mama's speculation at that!