6 Care Package Ideas Perfect For College Students

College move-in day is an exciting time for students as they meet their roommates and settle into their dorm rooms. But when it’s time for their parents and loved ones to leave, students are suddenly left to navigate life’s challenges on their own.

As they learn to balance their time between classwork, social events and laundry, it's only a matter of time before students begin missing family and friends. Sending a thoughtful care package to students far from home is a loving way to show them you’re thinking about them.

Whether you're shopping for a student who is away at school or a child who lives far from home, FTD Flowers has a wide selection of plants, flowers and gifts perfect for curing a case of homesickness. And the best part? Patch readers get 15 percent off FTD Flowers retail price! The discount is automatically applied at checkout.

Take a look at this selection of flowers and gifts perfect for brightening anyone’s day.

The College Freshman

If phone calls and text messages to parents and family start increasing, it may be a sign of homesickness. Sending students their favorite snacks, such as the Mrs. Fields Medium Sunshine Basket, will let them know you believe in them! Filled with an assortment of 30 Nibblers Bite-Sized Cookies, 24 Brownie Bites, 12 Original Cookies and three Sunshine Frosted Cookies, the Sunshine Basket will keep them going on busy, class-filled days.

The Big Breakup

They went off to college thinking their long-distance romance would last, only to realize a few weeks into the semester it was over. Show them love will bloom again with the Light of My Life Bouquet. Filled with bright blooms — including pink lilies, vibrant orange roses, lavender cushion poms, hot pink carnations and lush greens — the Light of My Life Bouquet will cheer them up and add a pop of color to their room.

Study Sessions

For long nights cramming for exams, send them some sweets to offer motivation and ensure they stay energized. Classic Belgian Chocolate Sandwich Cookies will offer a tasty distraction from their college workload. The Classic Belgian Chocolate Sandwich Cookies includes 12 Oreo cookies covered in Belgian milk, dark and white gourmet chocolate. Each cookie is hand decorated with a contrasting chocolate drizzle — no two are the same. Just add milk for the perfect late-night snack!

A Holiday Away From Home

When they can’t make it home for the holidays, send reminders of special family dinners. The Best Day Bouquet — with its bright lilies, roses, snapdragons and sunflowers — will liven up their day and let them know you’re thinking of them. And since you can’t spend the holiday together, why not send them the Gourmet Fruit, Cheese & Nut Gift Crate to snack on while watching football games or holiday movies. The crate is filled with a variety of orchard fruits, delicious cheeses, roasted salted pistachios and other pairings perfect for sharing with friends.

Birthdays Without Family

For the child who is the light of your life, send them a sweet surprise with the Long Stem Pink Rose Bouquet. The stunning bouquet of 18 pastel pink roses comes arranged with seeded eucalyptus in a glass vase. Their day will feel even more special when the beautiful pink roses arrive! And, if they love sweet treats, Mrs. Field’s Happy Birthday Bear With Cookies will make a thoughtful gift, perfect for sharing with others. The gift includes a festive bear wearing a party hat and “Happy Birthday” sweater, along with 18 Nibblers Bite-Sized and two frosted round cookies.

Final Exams

Even the most diligent students get nervous and stressed about finals. Send the Double Lucky Bamboo plant and let them know you’re certain they’ll ace their exams! The Double Lucky Bamboo arrives with a black ceramic container, pebbles and a double stack of bamboo tied together with a gold band. It’s a great gift for students because it’s easy to care for — just water when needed and place in low or indirect sunlight.

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