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What Should I Know About Care Packages?

What makes the perfect care package? What do students need most when they are at school?



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by brandi_jean
Aug 26 '04 Care Packages 101: Advice For Parents Of College Students
Care packages are an excellent way to show your college student you care.... read full review
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by Birdfeather
Jan 16 '05 A Great Way To Keep In Touch!
Students need your support!... read full review
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by three_ster
Dec 15 '00 Care packages are really needed for any College Student
Care Packages can help out any student in need at any point of time!... read full review
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by KCFemme
Jun 06 '01 Care Packages Come In All Shapes & Sizes
Remember those you love with care packages. Especially when they are least expecting it!... read full review
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by spongebob_man1
Mar 15 '04 CARE PACKAGES For The College Kids - Great For Morale
I think care packages are important and, of course, always fun to receive!... read full review
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by 2of4
Nov 30 '00 BRIGHTEN A COLLEGE KID'S DAY--SEND A CARE PACKAGE!
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by tbrown
Jul 17 '02 Care Packages: Don't Forget the Little Things!
A well-planned care package is a welcome as well as useful way to make college life a little easier.... read full review
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by beckish
Apr 22 '02 College Care Packages: How to Get Creative
Care packages can be fun if you use some creativity.... read full review
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by ingridjen
Feb 08 '00 A Little Love From Home
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by Anne_Johnston
Jan 28 '00 The Item My Daughter Wanted Most
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by i_culookn
Apr 13 '00 What do U do?
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by phineaskc
Jan 05 '01 MAMMA? I AM OUT OF MAC AND CHEESE!
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by naphtalia
Apr 27 '01 Care Package Ideas
A thoughtful carepackage can help keep the lonelies at bay.... read full review
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by cheerio77
Mar 12 '00 Grrrreat for college students, soldiers, and missionaries!!! =D
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by Anne_Johnston
Jan 29 '00 SHOW AND TELL
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by caconti
Jan 31 '00 Tips From an Expert...
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by shan60
Aug 27 '00 "A Very Merry UnBirthday To You..."
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by marsha32
Jun 09 '01 Care Packages are Given With Love
Build your care package with love and kindness..it will be greatly appreciated.... read full review
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by JDinPA
Feb 18 '00 Fill Your Care Package With Goodies and Love
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by shan60
Aug 26 '00 Turn A Rough Day Into A GREAT Week!!
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by GravityGirl
Jul 05 '02 What To Put In A Care Package
College can be stressful and packages can make a student feel a lot better. ... read full review
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by Anniemal
Dec 24 '03 Putting the CARE into CARE Packages
Care packages show you care! Keep your fave college student comfy with cookies and more!... read full review
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by goodwin1
Feb 17 '00 Sealed With Love....
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by brendamh
Feb 08 '01 Thinking back
The bottom line is that no matter what you send your college student they'll treasure it because they really do miss you!... read full review
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by Twix109
Aug 11 '01 Packages of Love
Care packages are important when you put your time and heart in them. Anything could help us out in college. ... read full review
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by k1j2g3
Jul 02 '01 You don't send care packages? Your child is now a social outcast.
Care Packages are an important parental responsibility for the well-being of one's college-attending child. ... read full review
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by BlackCat2
Dec 17 '00 Run out of house and home...
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by Verbivore
Nov 22 '00 Mom and her clippings...
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by faeriedragon
Oct 01 '00 Care Packages: Not Just for College Freshman, Anymore!
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by MyThreeSons
May 22 '00 You've got mail! Well, a package.
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by sylvie
Jun 10 '00 Ooo, Ooo, I've Got Mail!
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by eyestar
Feb 06 '00 Care packages are a must!
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by caithnessfan
Jul 29 '01 Proper care and feeding of your care package recipient.
Check the weather, the local laws and the person where you are sending the package to and pack accordingly. And remember; CASH CASH CASH. ... read full review
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by shartion
Aug 21 '00 Children In College with a Birthday Coming?
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by lawgirl
Feb 17 '00 Give a little gift of home
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by sheilahart
Jan 29 '00 Filled with love....
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by jgarlough
Dec 15 '00 YES, WE REALLY CARE!!!
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by TresCrazyDiva
Oct 07 '01 Love in a box
Care packages need not be elaborate or expensive. Here are some ideas of useful and fun things to send, as well as some helpful hints.... read full review
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by pakkiemal
Dec 24 '00 I LOVE YOU MOMMY!!!!!!!!
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by ImagiBear
Jan 27 '00 What to Send To Your Dorm Dweller (And What Not To Send!)
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by lansky2000
Apr 05 '00 Keeping It Simple Stupid?
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by DRO
May 09 '00 Snail Mail Wins!
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by Twest10244
Jul 21 '01 care packages to camp
Care packages mean alot to kids it shows them you well be thinking of them and that you love them ... read full review
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by starcrossedkat
Jul 17 '01 Be a "cool" parent....send care packages!
Send a package or two...or three. Please?... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
Jul 16 '01 A College Guy's Care Package
Have fun filling care packages!... read full review
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by tracim
Jun 22 '00 What to put in that care package...
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by pvtmajor
Jul 10 '00 Sent with Love From Me to You
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by toniroger
Oct 10 '00 Fall and Winter Special Care Packages for College Students!
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by smh32775
Jul 01 '00 Sending a little piece of home
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by msilvermare
Aug 07 '00 Okay, he's been accepted to college, what does Mom do now?
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by rfish
Jan 28 '00 Number of Packages Prove How Much We Care
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by sobieral
Mar 03 '00 Do Anything to Show You Care!!
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by KymieD
Nov 28 '00 What to get your college student for Christmas?
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by JKportland
Feb 03 '00 I loved my moms care packages!!
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by pboy
Jan 31 '00 It doesn't matter what's in the box
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by radiojedi
Aug 16 '01 Care for your students
Be personal. There are so many things you can do to make a successful care package. ... read full review
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by terrid
Jun 10 '01 Don't forget the pics
Care packages are fun to get and easy to make.... read full review
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by goldjay
Jan 27 '00 Some care package ideas
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by Krissieliz
Mar 10 '00 Care packages keep your kid sane, nourished, and popular!
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by winggirl33
Feb 06 '00 I was the envy of all...
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by gijill62
Nov 28 '00 TO LET MY HUBBY KNOW I CARE!
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by dydx
Feb 18 '00 Care Packages...A Must!
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by amyann16
Feb 18 '00 What do students like to find in their packages?
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by trombone1
Feb 20 '00 Thanks, Mom!
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by PhishJedi
Jun 22 '01 My roommate's mom ROCKED!
Keep 'em coming to let your child know you care.... read full review
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by hppycamper
Sep 12 '00 Send me ANYTHING, but send me SOMETHING
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by Bunny74
Mar 19 '01 When you care enough to send the very best...
Anyone who needs to know they're loved needs care packages!... read full review
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by GOkinaka
Feb 01 '00 When you care enough to send the very best!
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by laurbrown
Mar 30 '00 Finding the perfect balance
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by frazzledspice
Feb 02 '00 Boys are Different!
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by rlschaefer
Dec 19 '00 Love and Relaxation in a Box
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by shirleyward
Feb 07 '00 My Weekly Care Packages?
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by kmennie
Sep 14 '00 Care Package the First: the graduation present
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by wandajune6
Oct 08 '00 Thank You, Mom and Dad!
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by DuchessVPI
Mar 20 '00 What I wish my Mom would send me...
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by seeker1
Nov 17 '00 They just need to know you care...
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by Social14
Mar 22 '01 What every college student longs for!
Every student loves to receive packages. Here are a few ideas when putting one together for that special college student away at school.... read full review
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by khn
Aug 11 '01 Cool Gifts for College Kids
Aside from clothes, food, and money, what types of items will your college-bound folks need?... read full review
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by shannons
Oct 09 '00 Christmas Care Packages
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by frogiella
Feb 16 '00 Snail Mail on a rainy day
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by any1canu2
Feb 05 '00 Care Packages For Students, Military, and Elderly Family Members
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by sax_angel
Apr 18 '00 Somebody Loves Me
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by jaseroque
Jan 28 '00 Care Packages: hug-in-a-box
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by annemorganmu
Nov 20 '00 To Send Or Not To Send>
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by evans123
Mar 22 '01 Put Together Some Great Food Items and Send Them To Your College Student
Send dozens of homemade baked goods, munchies, a letter, and a few extras to make a college kid's day.... read full review
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by Linds81
Jul 26 '01 Care packages for your college student: they mean a lot!
Never underestimate the power of a care package. Little things mean a lot!... read full review
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by lildev
Sep 21 '00 Not Just For The College Student
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by Sugrplm
Aug 03 '00 Care Packages Rock.
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by Mom2Anjel
Feb 06 '00 Care Packages are Just That!
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by Guildencrantz
Jan 28 '00 I GOT A PACKAGE! (Happy dance)
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by mooncries18
Jan 28 '00 Parents, Show Your Kids You Care
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by dequebec
Sep 14 '00 care packages=love in a box!
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by shan1
May 09 '00 I THINK they cared...about me....
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by mom2dalton
Jan 27 '00 Please Send a Care Package to Your Child
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by rhizu
Jul 10 '00 For ANYONE you love!
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by tattooedjedi
Mar 06 '00 Microwave Meals and Ring Dings Made Me The Toast of My Dorm
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by oychan
Mar 18 '00 Send one today!!
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by TrickyTrends
Oct 15 '00 A Little Means A Lot
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by fishifishi
Oct 12 '00 Show them you care-and make their day
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by forkids
Jan 29 '00 Care Packages - That Yellow Slip was Gold
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by KLHAMMAR
Nov 14 '00 Sophomores Need Cookies, Too
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by SHeineman
Sep 30 '00 Yippee! I got a package!
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by jander01
Dec 12 '00 It's the little things that count.
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by Renee_S.
Jan 27 '00 Feed The Need !
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by zhouse
Jun 17 '00 Z HOUSE'S advice on college, PART TWO (always mail you child the essentials)
Always mail you child the essentials every so often.... read full review
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by dbhoutx
Feb 12 '00 If Possible Take them a Care Package
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by ewwife
Apr 15 '00 Take care of our Sailors too!!
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by inthestars
Mar 29 '00 Gee, Mommy Really Does Love Me
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by jenny1013
Jan 29 '00 Send your love
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by RCarte2000
Jan 09 '01 Packages From Home: They Make My Day!
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by moonlady1999
Oct 04 '00 Little Surprises From Home
Snack foods, gift certificates, stamps, and phone cards rate high with this college student!... read full review
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by little_wet_dog
Apr 24 '00 Care Packages: Pros and Cons
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by CPAMom
Jul 14 '00 Because I, Too, Was Once A College Student
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by wieges
May 30 '00 Some TLC from Mom and Dad...
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by joshuaak
Feb 04 '00 Show your kids you care...
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by dtpookie21
Aug 15 '00 Care Enough to Send ANYTHING!
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by joeyjo
Feb 15 '00 An alternative to care packages!
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by cashew25601
Apr 04 '00 The Care Package: it says so much...
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by jrsiegrl
Oct 15 '00 as long as it's a box, we don't care what's inside...
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by DagdaMor
May 29 '00 Life Blood of College years
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by kinganamort
Feb 18 '00 All your kid wants..
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by la_monday
Jul 05 '00 Locals in Need of Love
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by emptywishes
Mar 19 '01 Care-ee me back to ol' Virgini'
Love should reach most US destinations within 4 to 7 days.... read full review
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by magenta321
Feb 15 '00 Mom, Dad, I hope you read this!
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by Eyceblue
Feb 09 '00 Look how much we care...
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by JPeteQ
May 27 '00 Dorm status in the mail
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by breezy21206
Aug 21 '00 Is That Package For Me!!!!
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by Tinkerbellpixi
Feb 16 '00 For my hubby.
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by kelly60
Jul 23 '00 Show Them You Care
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by jasonkirk
Mar 12 '00 Sending love in the mail
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by Candice923
Aug 04 '00 Home In A Box
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by Writerip
Jul 17 '00 Watch Those Requests for Cash!
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by bwyckoff1
May 15 '00 Love Potions and Trinkets- and the dreaded Freshman 15
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by Alkaiser
Jun 28 '00 The Ultimate Care Package.
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by cadream2
Jul 24 '00 Save a student, send a gift!
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by sassycoll
Apr 21 '00 Students love mail
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by kung_fu_chimp
Jul 16 '01 Things that I would like to get in a care package
Maybe this can help you think of some things to send in your next care package you ship out.... read full review
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by Eyceblue
Feb 08 '00 Show 'em that you CARE....
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by missi31
Aug 14 '00 Make a college kid smile
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by littlelexy
Aug 24 '00 Everyone loves getting mail!
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by PezKing
Apr 13 '00 Moms aren't the only ones who send packages
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by jrabino2
Jan 30 '00 Just what the DR. Ordered
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by bmi11er
Feb 01 '00 What a college student wants in a care package
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by Rebel5877
Feb 10 '00 Great Items For College Student's Care Packages
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by BSmith24
Apr 04 '00 Nothing Like Mail That Doesn't Require That a Check Be Sent in Response
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by kellylee
Feb 02 '00 If you love your child, please do this
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by dahilia
Jan 28 '00 Care packages worth showing off
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by tigger_r13
Jun 02 '00 PLEASE SEND CARE PACKAGES
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by cusnwalter
Jun 23 '00 Please Send Me Something!!!!!
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by enwot
Feb 05 '00 Mail Call
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by boydsbear
Jan 28 '00 Kids Love Food Baskets
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by Rower227
Dec 18 '00 Whatever your child wants (and will fit in a box)
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by HEYTHERE
May 23 '00 iT MAKES A DIFFERENCE....
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by CATSocialD
Apr 04 '00 Mail: What Makes or Breaks Your Ego
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by coachj
Jun 15 '00 Your parents still love you.
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by spoalanm
Apr 24 '00 Care Packages Really Show You Care.
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by artra
Jun 11 '00 I never got one, sniff sniff
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by monikar
Feb 11 '00 Just don't mix soap and cookies.
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by irish88
Jun 06 '00 Some thoughts on the all-important college Care Package
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by boydsbear
Jan 28 '00 First Aid for your babies(college students)
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by Cherri_CTsings
Feb 09 '00 On Needs and Wants
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by dj02ny
Aug 16 '00 Please...send us anything!
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by liljen
Apr 09 '00 Cardboard boxes of love
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by lovely_zelda
Apr 20 '00 Packages: Ways for your child to show off
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by jesso19
Oct 22 '00 Somebody Loves Me! I got Mail!
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by rycka22
Jun 19 '00 Love those care packages!
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by bigsteve
Sep 30 '00 "... and some Tastykakes, and some gummi bears, and..."
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by ikkin6
Sep 20 '00 The little things matter
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by jettagirl
Jun 09 '00 Homemade, Not Premade
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by puff_luvah
Mar 17 '00 Packages to show you care
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by carr09
Sep 26 '00 A Pick Me Up
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by allsara
Jul 08 '00 A simple way to show you care
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by ByronFoxx
Dec 14 '00 Let 'em know you care!
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by Artemis11181
Aug 29 '00 Care Packages are more important than you think
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by jrmoses
Mar 23 '00 Don't be ridiculous
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by Mo-Emily
Feb 24 '00 Boxes of Love
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by Kidnykid
Jan 27 '00 Ah, care packages...
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by lajw
Feb 28 '00 Sending news from home
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by luvubear2
Feb 02 '00 Not too happy with the care package
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by clb
Jun 14 '00 Care Package from home
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by destipele
Dec 24 '00 The Perfect Package
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by Metallion
Mar 21 '00 Saviors at the end of the semester
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by snowtiger
Apr 26 '00 Care packages
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by zoommomm
Nov 05 '00 My son needed food to cook
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by mae99211
Dec 15 '00 Care packages
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by collmom
Jun 29 '00 Survival Kits for Dorm Life
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by ilovejohn
Apr 05 '00 Care packages are cool!
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by tcorey
Apr 05 '00 Nothing better than finding out you got mail!
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by Mavin
May 28 '00 The Best Care Package is You!
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by Carolyn81
Aug 10 '00 Even something small...
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by MasterIsaac
Jun 29 '00 A much needed Care Package
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by allietiva
May 01 '00 Food, Food, and always MONEY!
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by tippitytapp
Aug 12 '00 We want more than just money.
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by westerwind
Aug 14 '00 Is anyone out there?
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by conniemarie
Jun 16 '00 Nothing Better Than Mom's Home Baking
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by Sweet_C
Aug 13 '00 Getting Something In The Mail Adressed To You
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by Maja
Apr 18 '00 all we need is a little TLC
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by duckyone
Feb 03 '00 Care Packages make a Student's Day!
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by 3310
Nov 20 '00 Why not show your kids you care!
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by kateann77
Mar 14 '00 care packages are great :)
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