Final Exam Provisions

I always loved receiving care packages from family when I was in college. Though I touted how much I loved my new found freedom, it was really nice to receive a package every once in a while filled with homemade cookies and other reinforcements I couldn’t quite afford on my collegiate budget.  My brother-in-law, Josh, is heading into finals this week, so I thought I’d pull a few things together to help him ace his exams so he can head home for Christmas break!

Materials List:

• Sturdy Cardboard Box with tuck in lid like this one.
• Decorative Paper. Decorative contact paper could also be used.
• Heavy Duty Double Sided Tape
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Decorative Ribbon
• Care Package Goodies
• Packing Tape

Step 1. Cut decorative paper into the appropriate size rectangle to line the inside lid and bottom of your box.

Step 2. Generously add double sided tape in a grid pattern to the inside lid and bottom to keep the decorative liner in place.

Step 3. Fill with the recipient’s favorites. I included homemade chocolate chip cookies and other snacks and drinks I knew he’d enjoy. (I realize the contents doesn’t win the award for healthiest snacks ever, but it’s a Holiday care package for my college-age brother-in-law, so I decided to throw the healthy component out the window on this one.)

Don’t forget to pack the box with paper “stuffing” to keep everything in place during transit!