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Post by jess on Oct 16, 2020 9:22:22 GMT
My son finished his last day of secondary school today and his exams start in 5 weeks. Our school year is a calendar year in Australia.
I'd like to put together exam preparation care packages for him and his girlfriend. I don't want them to be too expensive.
Here's what I've come up with so far:
Chocolate
Panadol (equivalent of Advil)
Stress relief aromatherapy oil
Highlighter pens
Tea/Coffee
Woolly socks
Notepad
Bubble wrap (great stress relief!)
Tissues
Lollypops (because this year sucks)
Any other suggestions?
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Oct 16, 2020 10:32:39 GMT
Great list
A novelty mug
A pack of blank flash cards
Calculator battery (depending on subject)
A months sub to spotify?
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Post by lesley on Oct 16, 2020 11:37:42 GMT
Post-It tabs/notes. Chewing gum. Stress ball or similar. I love this idea.  |
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Post by volunteergirl on Oct 16, 2020 11:57:49 GMT
I sent my nephew a few gift cards so he could get food delivery instead of having to cook or go out.
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Post by craftedbys on Oct 16, 2020 13:30:51 GMT
I have sent exam packages to my kids before and the biggest hits (in addition to the edible goodies) are the silly toys and games I have included.
One year at the beginning of December I sent a box filled with Christmas coloring and game books and boxes of crayons and fun little Christmas stocking stuffers/party favors and even the reindeer headbands. The entire suite got a kick out of having a silly break time.
I have also sent bubbles, glow sticks and those mini puzzles (like 25 pieces). Dollar tree (or any dollar store) is a great place to fill a box for very little $$. BTW, don't forget the pixie sticks and blow pops!
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 16, 2020 14:07:57 GMT
I’ve sent these boxes for years to my out of state college kids. I never got to do it last year, but the prior year old sent DD some Crayola Model Magic in a little jar. Evidently that was the hit of the apartment and all the girls were playing with it. I also send their favorite treats and a gift card for Target for them to splurge on something.
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caangel
Drama Llama
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Location: So Cal
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Post by caangel on Oct 16, 2020 15:46:32 GMT
Since you are heading into summer what about those bunches of balloons. The water balloons where you can fill 10 at one time and they automatically tie themselves. That would be a fun way to destress for college kids.
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Post by jess on Oct 17, 2020 0:16:37 GMT
Thanks everyone! Some great suggestions there.
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