<p>Seole, tell your mom so that she knows that you would appreciate it. She might not bother if she does not realize that you would like to have her bring some meals.</p>
<p>Seole, I second northeastmom’s suggestion. HAving our kids ask for our cooking - well, that’s a red letter moment for a mom. :)</p>
<p>My son’s girlfriend sent him cookies in a pringles can once when he wasn’t feeling well…he still talks about it and they shipped really well.</p>
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What a great idea. I may try that, too. So far, DD has received all of her cookies intact and I just put them in a plastic baggie and pack them in the box in which I am sending other items, but I do love the Pringles can idea. Thanks for sharing.</p>
<p>I have had great luck shipping brownies to S. Just make sure not to overcook them. A little gooey in the middle is great. I individually wrap each one in Saran Wrap and fortunately can ship directly from a UPS facility nearby with standard ground delivery. Only takes one day to travel around 140 miles. I can bake them early one afternoon, ship them later that afternoon and he has them the next morning, less than 24 hours later! He says that they hold up very well and stay fresh for several days.</p>
<p>Here’s a contrarian thought: send fruit instead. Dear D says that many of the students at her LAC are getting way too many baked goods – and begging others in the dorms to take some off their hands. She ask me NOT to send any baked dessert product. The kids feel guilty throwing out the products, but really don’t need any more.</p>
<p>Dried fruit & trail mix can also be a good option–many food services provide fresh fruit in the cafe already. I was thinking of sending up some candy bars for Halloween & my S’s early Nov bday.</p>
<p>Since we don’t have an oven, I’m not planning on sending S any baked products. Did send him some mac nuts & mac nut candies to eat, share & give as gifts.</p>
<p>californian,
I like your contrarian thought and you must have telecommunicated it quite well since before reading your message I bought wonderful, fresh apples to pack and send today along with the brownies I have just taken out of the oven.</p>
<p>For any working moms reading this and feeling guilty, the Internet is your friend. My favorite is gift packages from Sephora for D. Gold mascara, new lip gloss, whatever, OR, shoes from Zappos…</p>
<p>Californian,
Those girls need to send the baked goods to the boy’s dorm!</p>
<p>I just noticed in the drugstore yesterday prepaid cards for purchasing songs on itunes. This thread has me eyeballing everything as a potential care package item!</p>
<p>Baseballmom: Maybe that is the problem . . . my D goes to Wellesley!</p>
<p>Seriously, though, our society is unduly focused on “treat” foods that are not very good for us. Isn’t there something else that we can send our kids that would make them happy? When I asked my D, she said (1) mailed letters and cards are wonderful and (2) any fruit other than the two most commonly found in the cafeteria (apples and kiwis).</p>
<p>Our dorm back in the day also had LOTS of oranges. More exotic fruits that don’t bruise easily would probably be nice. Dried fruits, nuts & trail mix are also really good & quick energy.</p>