<p>D is single this Valentines Day and is not at all enthused about celebrating, so hearts and flowers would not be appreciated. I am thinking that a neutral, generic care package is the way to go, but maybe there are some specific things that D would appreciate that I am not thinking of. Suggestions?</p>
<p>I sent a care package to my son yesterday without any mention Valentine’s Day. Just a box of his favorite snacks and some money. I made it a point to avoid the treats that are packaged for Valentine’s Day. I thought it best to send it a little early. I’m sure she will appreciate whatever you send.</p>
<p>Bath stuff? Maybe with a fluffy new towel, I bet she is getting tired of the ones she brought in the fall. Cookies? A funny book about how men are creeps?</p>
<p>I’m not a big fan of valentines day… the whole concept of going out of your way to be nice to someone one day a year… how about just be nice 365 days a year… if you want to send her something just send her something like you normally would (if you normally send things)</p>
<p>In our area, girl scout cookies are currently available. For my kids, they say “home” and not “romantic ideal holiday” the way chocolate does.
Just sent off a box with cookies, gift card to Target, copies of Christmas photos, and an organic fancy chocolate bar. Valentines day without feeling good or bad about relationships.</p>
<p>Socks and nnew undies are always appreciated. My daughters loved cheap scary movie DVDs. Also magazines. Gloves. Wintery spring stuff.</p>
<p>How about a bottle of Chanel nail polish? They have such great colors…</p>
<p>I-tunes card, magazines, assortment of tea bags, a new hoodie (lots of sales right now…) or something spring-y if she eagerly awaits spring, body lotion/butter. Love the idea of a new soft towel or fuzzy slippers…Very important for college women to understand the importance of being strong women/standing on their own. Not sayin’ this applies to your DD, but all too often their self-esteem ebbs and flows based on the boyfriend or lack thereof. Seems to reinforced this time of year with all the emphasis on romance, albeit ultra-commercialized and unrealistic.</p>
<p>Just sent D a package with a cute polka-dotted cardigan from Target, some dark chocolate (not V-Day packaged), some medication she needs and an Ireland guide book, as she and roommates are going over their spring break.</p>
<p>Oh, and the quart size Baggie stuffed with travel sized shampoo, lotion, contact solution, toothpaste etc., and the remainder of my stash, 20, from my last trip almost three years ago!</p>