Nothing brings pressure like having to prepare for finals – it’s a pretty big deal in the life of any student.
For a loved one who’s got finals approaching fast, a great way to encourage and show love is by sending out a care package with all the items they would actually be in need of – first as students away from home and as students going through a stressful period.
It could occasionally be tough deciding what to include in your care package, so it’s always a good idea to consider the wants, preferences, interests, and needs of your receiver.
In this case, how do they like to study? What do they drink? What’s their comfort food? How stressed are they?
Keeping these in mind, here are 200+ of our favorite items to include in a care package for Finals!
How to Make a Care Package for Finals
- Before you start shopping for your items, it’s a wise idea to start by deciding what your receiver would appreciate getting while they’re trying to prepare for finals. Only the essentials should be included, as the heavier your package is, the higher you would be charged for shipping it overseas.
- Decide on how much you are willing to spend on purchases, packaging, and shipping.
- There is always the option of sending your package through the post office or a shipping company, depending on individual preferences. Regardless of which, details such as your shipping address, personal address and a list of the items in your care package would be requested for. Prohibited items would also be communicated to you, as well as other shipping regulations. A custom form should also be filled.
- Depending on your selected items, your care package box could either be small or large in size. Care boxes can be obtained at post offices or online shipping stores.
- Next, arrange all your items properly in your care box. For fragile items like mugs and jars, wrapping them in newspapers is a smart way to keep them safe.
- Keep edibles away from harmful substances like detergents and antiseptics to avoid giving the edibles an unpleasant taste and smell. Stuff the sides of your box with newspapers to prevent your items from moving around. Tape your box securely before dropping it off, and attach the shipping address to the side. You can also choose to decorate the box with colorful ribbons and tissues.
- If you would rather not go through the whole process of packaging a care package, online College Care Package websites like Dormify and HipKits are available.
Personal Care Package Ideas for Finals
It is too easy to forget to take good care of the body during finals. Still, that should never be an excuse. Here are some great ideas to include in your next care package that covers all the personal care essentials and more:
- Face Cleanser
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Dental Floss
- Mud Mask
- Alarm clock
- Glow In The Dark Nail polish
- Fuzzy socks
- Warm hoodie
- Curling Iron
- Customized coffee mug
- Antiperspirant/Deodorant
- Mouthwash
- Shower gel
- Charm bracelets
- Power Banks
- Can opener
- All-purpose spray cleaner
- Face Towels
- Smartwatch
- Tissue Paper
- Nail clipper
- Fleece blanket
- Mini wallet
- Extension cords
- Warm gloves
- Batteries
- Night Robe
- Mini Amazon Echo
- Warm Pajamas
- Nail file
- Mini figurines
- Hair styling products
- Flip-flops
- Colorful coasters for drinks
- Headphones
- Hand Lotion
- Paper Towels
- Extra Bulbs
- Extra-long Phone Charger
- Twizzlers
- Hair shampoo
- Body butter
- Sunshades
- Body moisturizer
- Beanies
- Photo Pendant
- Mini Webcam
- Hand Sanitizer
- Ziploc plastic bags
- Headbands
- Cotton balls
- Picture Frame
- Disposable cups, plates, and spoons
Treats Care Package Ideas for Finals
Edibles are one of the most important items to include in your care package during finals at school. It saves precious time and money, and the receiver can focus on the most important thing – getting great results at the finals. Here are some of the most popular treats to include:
- M&M’s
- Nut snacks for energy
- Pistachios
- Dark chocolate bars
- Homemade vanilla syrup
- Herbal Tea bags
- Pretzels
- Bottle of Honey
- Drink Mixes
- Energy bars
- Fruit Jellies
- Sunflower seeds
- Carrot sticks
- Gum
- Bottle of Yogurt
- Coconut chips
- Pizza Gift Cards
- Mints
- Granola Bars
- Dried Banana Chips
- Jar of Nutella
- Ginger tea
- Organic Vegetable Snacks
- Bottle of Mustard
- Pistachios
- Crackers
- Banana bread
- Energy drinks
- Mini Cereal boxes
- Mac and Cheese
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Peanut Butter
- Skittles
- Powdered Protein shakes
- Dried cranberries
- Pack of frozen grapes
- Potato Chips
- Bottled fruit juice
- Apple chips
- Instant Coffee
- Trail Mix
- Protein bar
- Instant Oatmeal
- Microwave popcorn
- Beef Jerky
- Pack of marshmallows
- Homemade brownies
- Powdered Cocoa
- Ramen Noodles
- Dried fruits
- Biscotti
- Rice cakes
- Starbucks Gift Card
- Gift cards to restaurants
School Supplies Care Package Ideas for Finals
There’s no better way to show your support than including school-related supplies in your care package to help your receiver perform more efficiently at finals. Here are some great ideas with the most necessary items:
- White Card Stock Paper
- Highlighters
- Mini voice recorder
- Sharpeners
- A stack of blank DVDs
- Power strips
- Scrapbook paper
- Stamps
- Mini dictionary
- Portable World Map
- Combination lock
- Envelopes
- Colorful Bookmark
- Ethernet Cable
- Key ring
- Stapler
- Glue sticks
- Cork-board
- Agenda Planner Pad
- Index cards
- Amazon prime student gift card
- Lab goggles
- Printer Ink
- Paper clips
- Recommended reference books
- USB cables
- Portable Hole Punch
- Art supplies
- Portable CD burner
- Gel ink pens
- Textbook Tabs
- Room air freshener
- Sticky Notes
- Mini stationery bag
- Mini whiteboard
- Flash drives
- Portable CD player
- Calculator
- Journal
- Markers
- Safety pins
- Scissors
- Wrinkle release spray for shirts
- iPad Mini for studying
- Pack of Pencils
- Rollerball Pens
- Folders
- Binders
- Ebook reader
- Mini book lamp
- Sketchpad
- Pen holder
- Notepads
- Printer Papers
- Sticky Tape
Wellness Supplies Care Package Ideas for Finals
With a failing health, be it physically or mentally, it would be almost impossible to perform to the best of one’s ability. It is essential to avoid a burn-out, so here are some ideas to help keep that student at the top of their game for their finals:
- Stress balls
- Stuffed animals for comfort
- Portable bottle water
- Aromatherapy Oils
- Diffuser
- CD of classical music
- Scented candles
- Mini Frisbee
- Bubble Maker
- Aromatherapy Bath Bomb
- Rubik’s Cube
- Painkillers
- Noise canceling headphones
- Yo-Yo’s
- Mini Manicure and Pedicure set
- Comic books
- Comedy Movie CDs
- Spa Gift Certificates
- Lavender scented pillow spray
- Mini Tetris Game
- Adult Coloring Books
- Yoga CD
- Vitamins
- Sugar-free Lozenges
- Handheld fan
- Travel-size board game for relaxation
- Tea Tree Oil
- Eye drops
- Sleep Mask
- Lip Balm
- Open When Letters
- Band-Aids
- Eucalyptus oil
- Handheld head massager
- Legwarmers
- Sunscreen
- Inspirational Quotes stickers
- Jump Rope
- Bubble wraps for stress relief
So that’s our list, 200+ of the most exciting things to send to a student during finals. Now, your turn – what are your favorite things to include in a Finals Care Package Ideas? Let’s hear them through the comments section!
