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It's always great to send your college student a bit of sunshine, especially during the gloomy winter months. There are an abundance of fun, useful and healthy items that could be included in your DIY sunshine care pack. Check out our ideas!
Decorate your box around the yellow and sunshine theme and fill it with a mix of things perfect for the lucky recipient. Save time with our DIY Sunshine Crate Starter Kit.
Healthy Food Ideas for a Sunshine Care Package
Opt for any of these non-perishable, yellow colored snacks and treats! Some have yellow packaging and some are naturally yellow making them the perfect addition to a sunshine care package.
Some of our favorite brands for healthy snacks include Simple Mills, which offers an abundance of allergen-friendly snacks, Nature's Bakery and Natierra. Yellow items from these and more great brands are featured below!
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- Lemon Jell-O
- Lemon Pudding
- Banana Pudding
- Lemonade
- Peanut M&Ms
- Dried Pineapple Rings
- Dried Banana Slices
- Lemon Flavored Protein Bars
- Cheerios
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Ferrero Roche Chocolates
- Juicy Fruit Gum
- Sprite Flavored TicTacs
- Nilla Wafers
- Golden Oreos
More Healthy Snacks for Care Packages
If you're not intent on filling your box with only yellow items, you have a lot more freedom to fill it with healthier treats that will satisfy a sweet tooth or salty cravings. Here are some ideas for grab-and-go treats with flavor and ingredients that fuel active minds and bodies.
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- Peanuts
- Pistachios
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Jerky
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Veggie Chips
- Popcorn
- Seaweed Snacks
- Rice or Nut Crackers
- Beef Sticks
- Olives
- Cheese Sticks
- Cheese Crackers
- Dark Chocolate
- Cookies
- Fruit Leather
- Dried Strawberries
- Protein Bars
- Yogurt covered raisins
Small Gift Ideas For Sunshine Care Packages
These smalls are a perfect addition to any sunshine care package and make your student feel your love from afar. Featuring sunflowers and sunshine imagery, any of these make a perfect addition to your box full of sunshine.
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- Money
- Gift cards (Target's You Are My Sunshine Gift Card pictured)
- Jewelry
- Socks
- Shower steamers
- Face masks
- Finger nail stickers
- Magnet
- String lights
- Dorm decor
- Book
- Bookmark
- Push pins
- Stickers
A sunshine care package is a thoughtful and meaningful gift that shows your student you care. It's a reminder that even on the cloudiest days, there is always a ray of sunshine waiting to break through. So go ahead, create a sunshine care package and you're sure to brighten their days!
Send someone some sunshine today!