Last Care Package of Freshman Year-- This Time for Easter

I wanted to send Alec one last care package. He didn't plan to come home at all this month and I thought I'd send him a little Easter treat. However, he is coming home for the summer in just few weeks so this time I just stuck to 3 food items (I also sent his package off early this week so he'd have plenty of time to eat and enjoy).

The card I made for him
 

We bought him his favorite chocolate bunny, a bag of snack mix, and some microwave popcorn. I found these printable "just popping by" Easter sayings that I taped to the bags of popcorn. I thought they were just too cute to resist. 

 


I enclosed a card and sent it on its way.  It was quick and easy and I'm sure he'll love it. 

Linking up with: Thinking Out Loud, Spread the Kindness,



Comments

  1. HollyApril 10, 2025 at 6:32 AM

    Oh my gosh this is so cute- thanks so much for the inspiration :)

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  2. Maria RineerApril 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM

    So sweet- I've got a couple of cookie n' cream loving kids- their faces always light up when they receive some of that kind of candy. I'm sure this package will make Alec's day!

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  3. Kim CarberryApril 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM

    Aww! The care packages that you send Alec are so cute.

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  4. Laura @ Our Grand LivesApril 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM

    I remember how much a care package was appreciated - especially in the spring! I'm sure Alec will love it! I can't believe his freshman year is winding down already! Where does the time go???

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  5. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!April 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM

    I imagine these packages have kept "home" close by, I have other friends who send packages like this to their daughter who joined the Air Force.

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    1. Joanne April 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM

      Yeah, I have seen a lot of military care packages and I'm sure they are probably even more needed since I can at least pop over and see him any weekend I'd like.

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  6. Lindsay's Sweet WorldApril 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM

    I love that you do this for him! It's so sweet. I'm sure he appreciates it so much!

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  7. Marsha BanksApril 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM

    What a nice surprise for him! His year went fast!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  8. Jodie's Touch of StyleApril 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM

    I remember LOVING care packages no matter when I was coming home. I bet this made his day.
    XOOX
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne April 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM

      Aw, that is great to hear. I sure hope it did.

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  9. MariamaApril 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM

    That’s so thoughtful of you! I can just imagine how happy he’ll be when he gets the package :)

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  10. NancyApril 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM

    That is so thoughtful!

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  11. Amy ScottApril 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM

    so sweet! I bet he loves getting these!

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    1. Joanne April 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM

      Funny enough I just got off the phone with him and he hasn't even picked up his package yet!

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  12. Kathrine EldridgeApril 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM

    What a cute package! The card is adorable!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  13. Kari April 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM

    This is so sweet, Joanne! I can't believe he is almost done with freshman year.

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    1. Joanne April 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM

      I can't either! I feel like that year flew by.

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  14. csuhpat1April 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM

    Very nice care package.

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