Tasty Care Packages

 Kids are going off to college ,some of the for the first time. They may not like what the school cafeterias have to offer. What to do? Create a care package. This could be sweet or savory, depending on what the college kid likes/

As much as young adults love to snack and nosh.m keep in mind that they also need good hygienic products and nutrition. Pack a few tubes of their favorite toothpaste and bottles of mouthwash.(why a few? they like to share with their roomies)> Also have cough lozenges and medicine along with aspirin. Pack vitamins too.They re usually too busy with studying and sports to even think of adding a few nutrients to their diet. Dried fruit is another good choice.These are perfect for late night cramming and just noshing with friends. The healthiest types to eat are dates,aprocots raisins and figs.They have high levels of antioxidant,s potassium and fiber. Every grocery store sells them. Sun Maid has their new charcuterie package which has dried cranberries blueberries and apricots, The cranberries and blueberries are also chockful of antioxidants.Craisins, dried, cranberries are popular and tasty , They're also perfect in a bowl of corn flakes and Cheerios.Pack a few bags of them too,.

There's are also the fun add ins Homemade cookies are a must. They've been in college care package for decades. Classic chocolate chip is the cookies of choice. There are so many different ways to make them. You can go with the classic which has brown sugar and milk or bitter chocolate chips.  You could make the equally classic M&M cookies and have both little and big candies in the dough. Add walnuts or almonds for the nut lover. Totally mix  it up by using mint chips in a chocolate cookie dough ro even peanut butter  chips. Shortbreads are both easy to make and easy to send, The recipe is just mixing confectioner;s sugar, butter and flour together to form a stiff dough.To make them special, dip them in melted chocolate. You can pack the cookies in homemade popcorn. Keep the  popped kernels plain and add flavorings to flavor later. Also pack microwave popcorn or plain kernels with a whole host of sprinkle on flavorings. Kernel Seasons has some great flavors like movie theater and nacho cheddar. Pack in a few before shipping.

College care packages should be fun.Have them packed with good for you and good snacks. The dorm student will appreciate it.