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DIY Back to College Gift Basket

DIY Back to College Gift Basket is easy to put together to surprise the new college student.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: DIY
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Back To College Gifts, Back to School Gift Basket Ideas, gift basket ideas
Yield: 1 basket

Materials

  • a plastic storage crate laundry basket or organizer cubes
  • a TGIF gift card from Gift Card Mall so your college student can enjoy dinner out
  • a framed photo of the beloved family pet
  • their favorite homemade cookies
  • recipe cards with easy favorite recipes from home that they can cook in the dorm
  • one or two more Gift Card Mall gift cards I added a Netflix Gift Card
  • their favorite movie snacks
  • a planner so they can stay organized and remember to call home
  • brightly colored Post it Notes
  • school supplies/personalized gifts

Instructions

  • pick out a gift basket
  • buy gift item you know your college student will love and use
  • fill the basket with some crinkly paper
  • arrange the gifts in the basket
  • add a special homemade treat to the gift basket
  • top the basket with a bow
  • enjoy the joy on your college students face when you present them with their personalized Back to College Gift Basket