College students are headed off to school soon. For freshmen, this is an exciting but nerve-wracking time. What should they bring? What will they need when they get there? For parents, we want students to be prepared for everything that lies ahead. They also need to know that we’re thinking about them and their needs when they’re missing home. So, Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist have created a list of a few items to include in a back-to-school care package. Students will love receiving something special in the mail. Bonus points when that something special is also essential!

Gifts That Show You Care

A Just-Because Gift From Home Most of all, students need to know they’re loved and missed. When you send them a thoughtful just-because gift, they’ll be filled with encouragement and joy. Gorgeous floral designs are a great way to brighten their room and their hearts. 

Let your student know you miss them with our Bright & Cheery Bouquet. Featuring purple irises, yellow sunflowers, yellow mini carnations, green chrysanthemum and green button poms, this piece arrives tied with a bold purple bow in a clear glass vase. Colorful and lively, this design will spruce up any dorm room. 

Give your student something to smile about with our Be Happy Bouquet. A yellow smiley-face coffee mug overflows with yellow roses, spray roses, and daisy chrysanthemums. Accented with white daisies and oregonia, this cheerful display will spread joy to your student and their roommates. 

Other Ideas

Portable Chargers Students are on the go, and so are their electronics! Help them stay powered up when you gift them with a portable charger. Now, they can go from class to lunch to the library without stopping to recharge. 

Surge Protectors With so many electronics in a student’s life, a power strip with surge protection is a must. College dorms draw a lot of power- be sure your student and all of their devices are safe in the event of a storm or power outage. 

Cordless Vacuum Clean up crumbs and keep dust at bay with a small, handheld vacuum. Just because students are living on their own doesn’t mean they have to be messy!

Step-Stool With space at a premium, a step-stool will help students place belongs on closet shelves, reach light bulbs, hang posters and reach high shelves for storage. In a pinch, a step-stool can also be used as a nightstand or extra seating.

Be sure your student knows how much you love and miss them while they’re away at college. Encourage them to do their best and support them every step of the way. Sending fun back-to-school care packages packed with necessities and love will remind them how much they mean to you. For more great back-to-school gift ideas, talk to the designers at Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist. We’re glad to send your well-wishes to your student, or even offer more great gift ideas for later in the semester.