My niece recently went away to a college five hours away from home. Her mom told me she likes to get mail and packages so I thought about sending her a Halloween card and some small items related to the holiday. What would be some good things to send her that wouldn't be too childish?
Need Halloween ideas for college student
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A bottle of sparkling apple cider, a box of microwave popcorn, a few plastic glasses, package of Halloween napkins and sprinkle with some wax lips and candy. All packed inside a plastic pumpkin.
Definitely some orange and/or purple twinkly lights. Hobby Lobby has them on sale this week for 40% off.
My husbands cousin was in college last year, every holiday we sent her something, decorations for her dorm room, and some little thing like candy and a mug, or something cute. We used the year before's clearence, it was cheaper, and she just like getting the packages!
Twinkly lights, floral garland, little pumpkins or trinkets to put on her desk/shelf, candy/cookies (bonus if you include extra for her room/suite/housemate(s)), a pillow/case or throw/blanket for her bed, a festive T-shirt or tote, money for her to splurge on a spooky film, pizza place, or local décor store...
Honestly, she'll probably be too grateful that she received a package at all or too distracted by school to be picky about the specifics. And if she's anything like the majority of college kids I've known (and recently was), childish isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's nice to be babied once in a while, especially on holidays when even the toughest might feel a little family/homesick. Even those who seem intellectually mature may have a great deal of emotional maturity to go. And who doesn't savor or yearn for their days of youth once in a while? Major brownie points for you, auntie. ;-)
Honestly, she'll probably be too grateful that she received a package at all or too distracted by school to be picky about the specifics. And if she's anything like the majority of college kids I've known (and recently was), childish isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's nice to be babied once in a while, especially on holidays when even the toughest might feel a little family/homesick. Even those who seem intellectually mature may have a great deal of emotional maturity to go. And who doesn't savor or yearn for their days of youth once in a while? Major brownie points for you, auntie. ;-)
I think anything you send will be so appreciated and loved. Who doesn't love a surprise gift of any kind. What a great aunt you are. :jack:
They make nail polish kits and nail decals for Halloween. I used to buy them when I was that age.
You can also get cheap Halloween earrings, chokers, etc. at a place like Claire's. Not the really kiddy ones, but some of them are actually pretty nice.
Anything edible is always a hit with college kids.
You can also get cheap Halloween earrings, chokers, etc. at a place like Claire's. Not the really kiddy ones, but some of them are actually pretty nice.
Anything edible is always a hit with college kids.
