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Sweet & Fun: Easter PEEPS College Care Package for Your Student

By: Dana Michele

If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to send some love this spring, an Easter Peeps college CARE PACKAGE is the perfect surprise for your college student! As a mom of a college-aged son, I wanted to send a little piece of home to campus—and what better way to do it than with […]

St. Patrick’s Day College Care Package

By: Dana Michele

It’s time for another care package for my college kid, this one for St. Patrick’s Day. Green and rainbow snacks, green accessories like socks or silly glasses, a few decorations for the room, and maybe even a LUCKY lottery ticket? If they’re 21 or older, maybe some Irish beer or whiskey (if you’re delivering in […]

Mardi Gras College Care Package

By: Dana Michele

This spring will keep me busy creating care packages for Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter. And I’m all for it! Making these care packages is a great distraction for when I’m missing my son. Mardi Gras isn’t a major holiday so the box will be relatively simple but not one I wanted to […]

Easy DIY College Spirit Pumpkin for Arizona State University

By: Dana Michele

Over the years I’ve made lots of easy DIY Halloween pumpkins for my son. The theme has always reflected his interests. There was baseball, Nerf, AZ Cardinals football, Fornite, and Among Us. Now the kid is 18 and off at college. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop crafting. A college spirit-themed pumpkin is […]

The BEST Prime Day Deals for College Dorms

By: Dana Michele

With the college semester starting soon (August or September for most), Amazon’s summer Prime Day sale is the best way to stock up on. If you have a soon-to-be college freshman living on campus, there are a bunch of essentials (and extras) to get ready for move-in day. To keep everything in one place, I’m […]

17 Safety Must Haves for College Students

By: Dana Michele

Is your kid going off to college for the first time? As parents one of our first concerns is safety. Will they be safe? Will their stuff be secure in their rooms? We’ve put together a list of safety items for your college student. It’s always a good idea to check state and local regulations, […]

20 Graduation Gift Ideas for College-bound Seniors

By: Dana Michele

As the school year almost comes to a close, that means graduation is fast approaching. Whether it’s your son or daughter, grandchild, a close relative, or family friend this gift guide should be helpful in getting ideas for this really special occasion. A child’s high school graduation is a really special time in their life. […]

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