Valentine's Day is just two days away! My boys may be 20, 18, and 15 (whoa, that makes me feel old!) now, but that won't stop me from doing a little something extra to make them feel special. Even for the one away at college.
Two of my Sports Mama BFFS (our boys played high school football together and are now each playing in college) and I got together last Friday to make our boys Valentine's themed care packages. We all brought a home baked good as well as other store-bought treats.
We ended up with a smorgasbord of goodies, everything from brownies to hand warmers to jerky to chapstick! Each boy got one (or two or three!) of everything you see pictured. This is definitely the way to do it!
We put it all in boxes, added some pink, red, and white crinkle shreds, and a super cute card with a handwritten note. We then taped them shut and they were ready for the post office. You definitely want to pay the bit extra for priority mail due to the baked goods.
No. 1 received his package yesterday. It arrived in perfect condition.
Seriously, how cute is that card?!? He was super surprised and super grateful. Proof that they still appreciate surprises from their mamas... even if they are 20-year-old big, bag college football players!
Don't have a kid away at college? No worries. This would be just as special if it were hand delivered.
Have a great day surrounded by those you love and cherish, Sports Mamas!
*** Click here, here and here for some of my past Valentine's Day ideas!
What a heartwarming idea! I love how you and your Sports Mama BFFs came together to create such thoughtful and fun Valentine's Day care packages for your boys. The mix of homemade and store-bought treats, along with the cute cards and crinkle shreds, makes for a perfect surprise. It's wonderful to see that even big, tough college athletes still appreciate a little love from their moms. Your creativity and effort really show how much you care. Thanks for sharing this sweet inspiration!
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