Replies to: Need help with a birthday care package

• #1

  ECmotherx2 Registered User Posts: 2,121 Senior Member

  February 9

  See what stores or restaurants are near where they are staying and if they would deliver. There may be a local supermarket that would put a package together and would deliver or recommend a way via Uber or a grubhub type company that would pick it up and deliver it to the hotel.

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  momo2x2018 Registered User Posts: 701 Member

  February 9

  I made the *mistake* of sending my S shareables; he hated the attention it brought. Might I suggest that rather than a care package, you send him a gift certificate (online) for a restaurant in the vicinity of where he'll be; it doesn't have to be extravagant i.e $100 to a nearby bbq joint / sports bar etc., and have the restaurant bring a small cake to the table at the end of the meal.

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  Empireapple Registered User Posts: 1,344 Senior Member

  February 9

  I just sent my college son a birthday care package. I selected three gifts for him. Wrapped them and mailed them. It's always easy to select gifts for him since I've known him for 19 years!!! He Face timed and we were "there" as he opened them.

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  Lindagaf Registered User Posts: 8,933 Senior Member

  February 9 edited February 9

  If your son takes the package on his break with him, to open while there, his gift is going to be smashed, stolen, lost, or forgotten somewhere. I advise against anything valuable. You can get really good snack boxes with tons of chips, crackers, cookies, etc... from Amazon, sent right to his hotel. I order a snack box for my sis and her family every year for Xmas. Lots of price ranges. They eat up everything in about three days. I suggest that, because he will,probably think it’s cool and it will go nicely with their “beverages .”
  https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Snacks-Package-Variety-Count/dp/B01BNP3LBK?ref_=Oct_RAsinC_Ajax_2255582011_3&pf_rd_r=GVX1AV9ND0ZS2H7HTMR8&pf_rd_p=d309a158-8fd0-5bf3-803b-99177e657213&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=2255582011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
  https://www.amazon.com/Crunch-Munch-Ultimate-Package-Assortment/dp/B01MD0T3BX?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_7

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  momofsenior1 Registered User Posts: 5,153 Senior Member

  February 9

  I like the amazon idea but another thought would be an Insomnia Cookie cake or Nothing Bundt Cake. Both are national chains and deliver yummy products.
  
  Another idea is to send him something spring break related before he leaves that he can use on his trip - gift cards to restaurants or activities.

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  oldfort Registered User Posts: 22,806 Senior Member

  February 9

  My kid's favorite cake and they ship, https://shop.milkbarstore.com/collections/cakes/products/birthday-cake-six-inch

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  greenwitch Registered User Posts: 8,534 Senior Member

  February 9 edited February 9

  Insomnia cookies, Shari's berries, cookies by design, Mrs. Field's cookies, edible arrangements - there are lots of places that specialize in delivering treats!
  
  Another nice idea is to just look at the map of the town your son is in, search for bakeries, find one that looks good and call and see if they can deliver something. You'll get more for your money that way.

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  maya54 Registered User Posts: 1,914 Senior Member

  February 10

  My daughter is a nursing student and I’ve sent her this big thing of cookies every year from Mrs Fields that she can share with the nurses/ aids on the floor where she was working. They are a BIG hit. https://www.mrsfields.com/gifts/cookie-tins/#ymal=1

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  BunsenBurner Registered User Posts: 38,129 Senior Member

  February 10

  Dancing Deer makes and ships tasty treats.
  
  https://www.dancingdeer.com
  
  Be warned - sweets in the US are much sweeter than their U.K. counterparts.

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  BunsenBurner Registered User Posts: 38,129 Senior Member

  February 10

  I just had a thought - is there a place in the US or U.K. that ships British treats? Your kid would probably be happy to see something familiar, and I am sure his buddies would be fine with British treats.

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  Whistlingal Registered User Posts: 142 Junior Member

  February 10

  Thanks to everyone for their suggestions - lots to be getting on with.
  
  Not being in the US it's hard to fathom what is available and British university students don't tend to have this service as most kids are not that far away from home. H and I reckon the furthest you could be away from home is about 700 miles - Falmouth, Cornwall to Aberdeen, Scotland and that would be rare. Scottish students get free education if they stay in Scotland and why would you move from the warmest place in the country to the coldest - Cornwall to Scotland?!
  
  I will follow all your links and get back to you with what I decide.
  
  Thanks again.

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  Marilyn Registered User Posts: 3,546 Senior Member

  February 10

  A few more ideas -
  
  https://www.garrettpopcorn.com/
  
  https://www.ediblearrangements.com/birthday-gifts
  
  https://www.cheryls.com/birthday-cookie-gifts
  

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  bjkmom Registered User Posts: 7,699 Senior Member

  February 10

  My daughter celebrates her birthday next Sunday, and is 7 hours from us.
  
  I got her a tiny TV for her dorm ($80 on amazon). But I had difficulty finding a reasonably priced cake-- I really didn't want to spend another $80 on a cake.
  
  Some options: Teeny tiny little cupcakes at Baked By Melissa-- my daughter loves them, but they're not cheap.
  I got her a birthday box at Mrs. Fields https://www.mrsfields.com/gifts/Birthday-Bash-Combo/#p:null to share.
  
  If your son will be at the beach, consider a beach box. You could put together stuff at amazon: sunblock (SPF 50 if he's not used to the sun of southern US!!), a bathing suit, a beach towel, maybe a frisbee,

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  greenwitch Registered User Posts: 8,534 Senior Member

  February 10 edited February 10

  I've ordered from this store - they have loads of tea and tea accessories, but they also have a "British Food" section that has all sorts of treats.
  
  https://www.englishteastore.com/
  
  Just looked at some of the options, Lancashire Eccles cakes, McVitie's digestives (no chocolate), Soreen malt loaf - it all sounds interesting!

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  Lindagaf Registered User Posts: 8,933 Senior Member

  February 10

  I am a huge fan of Soreen, but that’s probably a trrrible thing to bring on a beach vacation. Definitely doesn’t go with the contents of a red Solo cup, unless the Solo cup contains hot PG Tips tea. 😀

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