Things besides food to include in a college finals stress relief care package?

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<p>In addition to sending favorite snacks, one goofy toy, maybe a starbucks gift card, brain food (almonds), I also send flu/cold medicine in the fall/winter semester one and in the spring package I usually include a bottle of advil. I’ve always heard the medications were highly appreciated. In the winter, I’ve included in past packages a soft cozy throw, or special products/lotions for a spoil-me, this-is-a-really-great shower. Sometimes I’ll include some vitamins too! At least my two kids always seem to get really run down during the finals prep period and finals week too.</p>

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<p>Amesie – I had found this site and bookmarked it. <a href=“https://secure.sendaball.com/[/url]”>https://secure.sendaball.com/&lt;/a&gt; This looks like a really fun way to send a ball!</p>

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<p>A toy that requires the use of large muscles; if they need to go outside for a few minutes to play with it, all the better. </p>

<p>Paddle ball
Balsa-and-rubber-band airplane
Boomerang
Nerf football - this new version looks pretty cool: <a href=“http://www.geekiegadgets.com/2009/play-football-–-nerf-style-with-nerf-vortex-howler/[/url]”>http://www.geekiegadgets.com/2009/play-football-–-nerf-style-with-nerf-vortex-howler/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I’m kind of stunned reading this. It sounds kind of childish to me. I can’t imagine sending this stuff to my kids. Pls don’t flame me - that’s just my opinion.</p>

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<p>It is childish; that’s what makes it fun.</p>

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<p>A masseuse!</p>

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<p>lateparty, I can only speak for myself, but IMO the idea is that the kids are stressed and working their brains really hard. Toys get them out of that mental mode for a few minutes. Being silly and/or working their bodies is a nice break from the non-stop brainwork.</p>