Cool Care Packages for Your College Student
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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You've agonized over the dorm room deco, laptops, books, and tuition. Your child is college bound and experiencing many holidays and events away from you. I've discovered a great way to stay "Connected" with your child when they get sick, on their birthday, during exam time, or even just because.

I was lucky enough to review one of their popular boxes, Box-O-Birthday.
From the Box-O-Box Website:
Now that birthdays with 'Pin-the-Tail-on-the-Donkey' & "Spin the Bottle" are behind us, it doesn't mean that when your college student is away, you can't have him/her feel special on the big day.
The Box-O-Birthday care package comes complete with a Pinata, party hats, a Box-O-Box microwavable cake and lots more! After all, if you can't THROW a party, you can surely SEND one!
This care package includes the following:
* Box-O-Box Piñata
* Box-O-Box Birthday Cake
* Silly String
* Birthday Balloons
* Silly Party Hats
* Birthday Taffy
* Happy Birthday Chocolate Bar
* Party Streamers
* Happy Birthday Banner
* Tons of Birthday Candy
* Noise Makers
Although, it wasn't any of our birthdays, my children and I enjoyed looking through all the goodies! Putting on the silly party hats, munching on the yummy candy, and laughing with the silly string and noise makers.
The box itself cracked us up! Once you open it there are "instructions" and excerpts to give just about anyone a smile. Check it out:

If you're anything like me, birthdays and holidays seem to sneak up on you. Box-O-Box has you covered shipping your care package within one business day. Orders placed after 3pm EST will ship the following business day.
Momma Improvements
I absolutely love Box-O-Box and the variety of packages they offer, however, I do have a few Momma Improvements I'd like to point out.
-Price The large boxes average at 49.99. For a bigger family on a budget, such as us (family of 5), 50.00 is a bit much. You *might* be able to find some items you'd like to send and ship it for a bit cheaper. Again, I wait till the last minute so Box-O-Box is a perfect option if budget isn't an issue.
-Arrival Most of the candy in this box is of hard consistency (Lollipops, Tootsie Rolls, Taffy), however, there is a big chocolate candy bar that was completely melted when we received our box. It didn't make a mess in the box itself, but was completely inedible. Living in the Texas heat, chocolate is so hard to ship.
Although, I felt the need to let you guys in on a few improvements I would make, Box-O-Box would definitely be an option for families to stay connected and celebrate together, even miles away! In fact, grab up the Cool Dorm Stuff Box to start the year off right. They EVEN offer Box-O-Mester, a care package sent all semester long!
Buy It
To make a purchase head over to www.boxobox.com. Prices vary.
WIN IT!
One lucky winner will receive Movie Night Box-O-Box, which includes:
* Box-O-Box Popcorn Tub
* Real Movie Theater Popcorn (Large)
* Milkduds
* Sno-Caps
* Goobers
* Sour Patch Kids
* Whoppers
* Junior Mints
* Lemon Heads
* Twizzlers
* Swedish Fish
* Ju-Ju-Bes
* JujyFruits
* Raisinets

Required Entry
Head over to the Box-O-Box website and come back here and tell me which Box is YOUR favorite? Who would you send it to and why?
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Contest starts today August 26th - September 3rd Midnight Central Time and open to US residents only. You don't have to be a blogger to enter, but please leave a valid email address for contact purposes.
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I would probably give my mom the Retro Care box because she has said time and time again that she misses these kinds of candy or those kinds of toys.
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I can't decide; I like the Love - O - Box and would send it to my sweetheart of a husband, of course! But, we are HUGE movie buffs so the Movie Box would be cool too!
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The Retro Box is my favorite, and I would send it to my big brother, because I know he'd get a kick out of all the cool stuff in it!
I think besides the Movie Night, it would have to be the Retro care package. I remember every single thing in that basket.
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I'd send the Pamper box to my new daughter in law. She loved my son enough to move far away from her family to start a new life with him!
The Box-O-Birthday is my favorite. I would send it to my niece in college because she would feel so loved being away from home.
I like the retro care.
I love the Box-O-Birthday for my oldest nephew's birthday next month. These are so fun!
Thanks for sharing it!
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I would order the Box-O-Ween for my daughter who is away at college. Her and her roommate are already planning what they are going to do for Halloween and this would just add to the fun for them!
I would order the Pampering Box for my mom. Now that I'm a mom myself, I realize it is hard work!
I like the box-o-bunny
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These are all so neat. I would proabably get the detox-o-box for a co-worker. Barf bag, chocolate, Easy Mac, lol. :D
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I like the Pamper box.
I Like the movie box best, but the birthday box is also nice. My son's bday is in September. Charlotte
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I really like the Box-O-Ween! I would send it to my sister since she is a HUGE HUGE fan of Halloween!
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I love the pamper me box! Need it!
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I would like to send the box of love to my nieces around Valentines Day.
I would love the Movie Night box. Thanks so much.
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I love the Movie Night box the best, it's full of lots of yummy goodies!
I love the Movie Box and would send it to my husband because he is a big movie fan.
I like the retro box I would send it to my dad because he is old and could use it!
The retro box would be perfect for my sister. I remember the two of us eating our candy necklaces and smarties at the little league games. She'd love it. Thanks for the chance.
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The Box o Ween is awesome - I would send it to my daughter as Halloween is her favorite holiday, her kids would get a huge kick out of it
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Love the combo box
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I would love to send the Pamper Box to my daughter!
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I think the love o box is xuper cute
I would send the Pamper Yourself box to my Mom because she deserves to be pampered.
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I really like the pamper box for my pregnant co worker. she is definitly ready to be pampered.
I actually like the Movie Box the best. I'd send it to my grandparents in hopes that they would finally watch some DVD's I've given them over the years.
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I like the Pamper Yourself box. I would give it to my sis cause she deserves something nice done to her because she is always helping others and ignores her needs.
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I like the Pamper Yourself Box, it has some great snacks and Burts bees products, and hey... who doesn't deserve a little pampering? Thay all look like great gifts.
I sooooooo need Pamper Yourself box to reduce my stress. All of these boxes are so cute. I love the bunny ears one too.
I'd pick the Box-O-Ween and send it to my granddaughter.
movie night is the best all my favorites in one box yea
I would send my daughter the Pamper Yourself box because she gets stressed out from school and work
I would pick the Retro Box and send it to my best friend just for the memories!!
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retro since my friend loves the candy in them
My current favorite would have to be the My Dorm Box and I'd send it to my son the college student.
I would send the awesome Pamper Yourself box to my best friend - she needs some stress reduction!
I would send the Pamper Yourself box to my busy, busy, busy daughter who never has time to pamper herself.
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I would get their Cool Dorm Stuff and I would send it to my son who will start his college classes next week.
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Love the Retro Box, except for the Pez....bad childhood memories there.
I'd send the "Cool Dorm Stuff" Box-o-box to my cousin in college! Thanks for the contest!
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I would send the Exam Time box to my son who is in the middle of Mid-Terms right now!
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Retro Box is my favorite, I would send it to dad, he just loves this kind of thing
My fave is the Pamper Yourself box. I'd love to send it to my mom because she deserves some pampering!
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movie night send it to my son he loves candy
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I like the Retro Box. Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net
I would love the Box-O-Birthday for my daughter's B-day
I really like the Movie Box. I would send one each to my sons and their families for their movie nights. Thanks!
My cousin needs the pampering box after having her baby!
The Cool Camp Stuff box would be great to send to my sister and her son. They camp often and this would brighten their day.
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The Box O Love sounds good when its avaliable,I would send it to my husband who has had a rough year
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I really like the box o ween. I would send it to my son because he loves all of the holidays but halloween most of all.
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The movie night box is my favorite. I's send it to my daughter in the dorm along with a couple of "chick flicks" dvd's.
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I would send a Box-O-Love to my hubby because I love him
box o bunny because it has a white chocolate egg - yum!
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I would send the Box O Love to my husband of 26 years. Because I loves him so much!! LOL Mushy I know, but I do!
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I would like to send the box of love to my nieces around Valentines Day
I would love the Retro package to give my hubby on our 28th anniversary. He loves nostalgic candy and toys.
My favorite it the Box-o-ween. I would probably have it sent to myself. (Hey I'm in college) I love Halloween and the contents sound too good to give to someone else...unless I share with my fiance.
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The Movie Night box-o-box is right up my alley.
I would send the Cool-Dorm-Stuff Box to Adam because he just started college this year.
I would get the Camp Box for my Daughter.
I would love to have the Movie Night box for my husband for our upcoming anniversary.
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My fave is the pamper yourself box and I would send it to my pregnant friend.
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Movie night is the best one for me or I would send it to my Daughter in Portland. I also like the pamper me for my daughter in CO who is planning a wedding and is stressed
I'd send the Pamper Yourself Box to my duaghter so she could share it with me! lol
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My kids love Halloween best, so I would get the Box O Ween for them.
I like the Cool Dorm Stuff and I would send it to my daughter who is starting her first year of college. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
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I would choose the Cool Dorm Stuff Box-o-Box because my son is heading back to college shortly and he would absolutely love (and probably need!) these items!
These are so clever - love them!
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I really like the Box-O-Love. Me and my brother are very close, but not in miles and I miss him all the time. I would love to send him one!
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Around V-day I would give my bf the love box to be nice.
I would send to my boyfriend that lives out of state
I would get the Michigan State University Box-O-Birthday and send it to my grandson!
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I would send the Exam Time from Portland State University to my friend to ease the pain of exams.
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I would send the Pamper box to my mom because she needs some pampering.
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The Pamper Yourself bag sounds nice, and I need it!
I love the Pamper Yourself box & would send it to my sister because she works all the time and could definitely use some down time!
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I like the Pamper Yourself box. I would get it for myself because I need a little pampering!
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I would love to get the Retro Box for the hubby, I think he would absolutely love it.
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I have a friend about to hit age 40....so I'd give her the detox-o-box for the next morning as we are going to be celebrating this milestone.
I know several people I could send the Detox-O-Box ...
i would send the pamper yourself box to my mom because she never takes any time for her self
I like the pamper yourself box but also the dorm stuff box. I would get one of these for my friend who is just starting college this next week. She was going to start last year but had to put it off a year as she was diagnosed with cancer and was too sick to attend as planned. She is doing better now but still not in remission but she is not going to let that stop her from living her life and achieving her dreams. She's deserves it.
My favorite Box-O-Box is the "Cool Dorm Stuff". I would send this to my Nephew Austin who is starting college this fall.
I'd send the Retro care package to my friend because she's obsessed with the fifties.
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I liked the Retro. The perfect person to send it to would be my best friend in elementary school. We made hundreds of trips to the dime store for candy, and she'd remember all the cool stuff in the box.
The movie box to my best friend because she's a total movie buff.
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I love the Retro box, and I would send it to myself because I have three rambunctious kids under four, and I deserve a break today.
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I would send the retro box to my dad as he would enjoy that.
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I would get the Box-O-Love and give it to my husband. He can use a little oomph!
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I like the retro box - it looks fun!
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Retro Box, I love memories.
I love the Cool Dorm Stuff box. I'd send it to my son, who just left for college last week - sniff sniff!
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i'd send pamper yourself to my roommate, she really needs that!
I like the pamper box. I'd probably be greedy and send it to myself, but I would feel bad about not sending it to my mom. :)
I like the Detox-o-Box because it's relevant and fun. I'd send it to one of my younger brothers.
I like the pamper yourself one. I'd send it to my sister because she's wonderful.
I'd love to send the Retro box to my dad.
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Pamper Box please
I like the exam time box... would be great for midterms and finals
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I like the Retro box
I really like the retro box. I would send it to my mother, as she really enjoys finding candies from when she was a kid.
I like the Exam Time box best, and I would send it to my teen son who is nervous about high school this year. I think it would give him a laugh, and a nudge of encouragement from us. Thank you.
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I would buy the pamper box for myself..I know very very selfish, but still.
I would get the pamper box and give it to my sister! She's a busy working mom, and could always use some pampering! THANKS!
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I like the large Retro box. I would send it to my sister. It would bring back some great memories :)
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I would send the Box of Cool Dorm Stuff to my son who just went away to school because I am sure he is a little home sick even if he will not admit it and this would brighten his day a little.
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I'd send the Love-o-box to my sweetie and we could enjoy it together
I want Pamper Yourself. I'd love to give it to my mom!
I would send the box-o-love to my husband...he works with a bunch of girls and I think it would embarrass him! And he would share the chocolate with me! Thanks!
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I like the Movie Box; I'd send it to my college son.
I like the exam time box. Since my neice's birthday is at the end of april right around finals time, I can see myself sending this to her as a birthday/finals care package.
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My favorite Box-O-Box is the Cool Dorm Stuff. I'd send it to my cousin because she just went back to college.
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I would send the cool dorm stuff cause my daughter just started school.
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The Box O Birthday would be great for my daughter. I know she'd just love it.
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I like the Pamper yourself for my mom
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I like the Box-O-Ween halloween box.
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