13 Fun Halloween Care Package Ideas That Will Make This Package Spooktacular!
Are you looking for Halloween care package ideas? I have you covered with 13 fun Halloween gift ideas. Also below is a list of additional Halloween care package ideas. Read below for terrific ideas to add.
In this post, you will find 13 fun Halloween care package ideas you can send to your college student, deployed military, long-distance boyfriend, or girlfriend. Because who doesn’t love a care package?
Halloween care package ideas
What do you put in a Halloween care package?
Below are some categories to help decide what you would like to put in your Halloween care package.
1. Snacks and Treats
- Halloween-themed candy: Mini candy bars, gummy worms, candy corn, or spooky chocolate.
- Microwave popcorn: Perfect for movie nights.
- Pumpkin-flavored treats: Cookies, granola bars, or even a small loaf of pumpkin bread.
2. Decorations
- Mini pumpkins or gourds: Easy for dorm decoration.
- String lights: Orange or purple to add a festive touch.
- Halloween window clings: Easy to put up and take down.
3. Fun Items
- Socks or T-shirts: With Halloween designs or patterns.
- Temporary tattoos: Fun and easy to apply.
- Mini-games: Like Halloween-themed playing cards or puzzles.
4. Self-Care Items
- Face masks: Especially those with spooky packaging.
- Hand sanitizer: With a Halloween scent.
- Lip balm: In fall flavors like pumpkin spice or apple cider.
5. Practical Items
- Notebooks or pens: With Halloween themes for schoolwork.
- Reusable water bottle: In a seasonal color.
- Gift cards: For coffee shops or fast food, a much-appreciated treat.
- Monogrammed items: Like towels or a small bag with a Halloween-themed design.
6. Entertainment
- Scary movie: A DVD or a list of recommended streaming options.
- Books: A spooky novel or a collection of horror short stories.
- Magic 8 Ball: For fun, fortune-telling during Halloween.
7. Art and Craft Supplies
- DIY pumpkin carving kit: Compact and easy to use.
- Halloween-themed paint set: Small canvases and paints to create holiday-themed art.
- Craft kit: To make your own Halloween decorations or cards.
8. Personalized Note
- Include a handwritten note with some Halloween puns or a message of encouragement.
Below is a quick reference list of some great care package items.
- Decorations– Indoor ones are perfect for a dorm or apartment.
- Gift cards– Everyone appreciates a little extra cash to use how they want.
- Stickers– Fun way to decorate notebooks, bulletin boards, and more.
- Lights– Give an indoor space that has a Halloween ambiance.
- Novelty candy– Try adding skulls or body parts made from candy for some extra special effects.
- Seasonal t-shirts – Add some fun seasonal clothing
- Socks– As the weather gets cooler a pair of socks is always appreciated.
- Puzzles– This can be a good way to pass the time.
- Games– An activity to be done with friends.
- Jewelry– Adorn them for the Halloween season.
- Mugs– Fill this with some hot cocoa packets
- Costumes– Maybe not a whole costume, but send accessories that can be worn to a party.
- Glasses– Silly glasses that can be passed around at a party.
- Googly eyes– decorate your box with these, and add some loose ones so they can decorate with them.
- Spiders– say no more to these creepy furry things.
- Cobwebs– can be used as indoor decorations.
The list goes on, however, I have a list of 13 Halloween gift ideas below for this Halloween care package:
How to make a Halloween Care package
First, grab a free flat rate box from USPS, I have created 3 sets of printable labels that can be adhered to the inside flaps and bottom of these boxes for an easy and quick Halloween-themed care package.
You can get for free this set from my post College Student Care Package- For Halloween! Or if you would like additional ones, visit my Double Arrow Design Etsy store where I have two other designs to choose from.
Once you have your care package box decorated it is time to fill it with all kinds of Halloween goodies!
Arrange the Items in a Halloween care package
- Layering: Start by placing heavier items at the bottom, such as books or snacks. Then, layer lighter items on top.
- Cushioning: Use tissue paper, shredded paper, or even small packs of candy as cushioning to protect fragile items and keep everything in place.
- Grouping: Group similar items together, like all the snacks in one section and self-care items in another. This makes the package more organized and visually appealing.
13 Halloween care package ideas
- Halloween Adult Coloring Book
- Amazon.com $10 Gift Cards
- Witches Brew Cauldron Mug
- 100PCS Non-Repeating Halloween Pumpkin Theme Stickers
- Halloween Temporary Tattoos
- Halloween Pumpkins Bats Novelty Fun Crew Length Casual Dress Socks 2-Pack
- Purple & Orange Halloween Lights
- Flameless Flickering Candles
- Halloween Glow in The Dark Throw Blanket
- Halloween Milk Chocolate Goog-ly Eye Balls
- 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Adult, Family, Or Kids
- PartySticks Glow Critters 30pk Glow in The Dark Bug Toys and Glow Sticks
- Halloween Hanging Spiders
Halloween care package ideas to add to your box
A spooky and fun adult coloring book filled with Halloween themes of all varieties. Halloween coloring book for adults and kids make this a great care package add-on. Because these Halloween designs will provide hours of fun, stress relief, creativity, and relaxation, it will be an appreciated add-on.
Add a Halloween-themed gift card these always come in handy! Because everyone loves a gift card. Use smaller increments and buy a few. This way the receiver can use these for what they want or maybe need.
This mug is designed to look like a cauldron and features the words ´Witches Brew´. Then stuff the inside with Halloween candy or Fall Tea bags to use. Another way to use this is as a gift inside a gift.
Check out Amazon for additional Halloween mug designs for your care package.
100PCS vinyl stickers with completely non-repetitive patterns, specially designed for Halloween theme, a must-have gift for decorating multiple items like laptops, books, bulletin boards etc.
Halloween temporary tattoos for kids. Amazon has additional more serious tattoos, but loved the playfulness of these! Fun to bring along to a party.
Also, check out these gold metallic tattoos that were used as a fun detail to a Toga costume. You can read that all here in No Sew Halloween Toga Costumes You Can DIY In 5 Easy Steps. We used these Metallic Gold Henna Temporary Tattoos
Halloween socks! These fun and colorful super-soft socks are perfect for the season. Keep them warm for the fall season. Also, you can pack one pair or do a few for the upcoming seasons and add a Christmas, Valentine’s, and even a St. Patrick’s day pair.
Perfect Halloween Decorative Lights: 29V low voltage – human body safe voltage, this halloween led decorative string lights perfect for indoor and outdoor, easy to install! Brighten up any space with a Halloween vibe with purple and orange lights.
Halloween flickering flameless candles made of real wax with LED flickering, Castle, Witch, and Bats decal add a festival atmosphere to your room, great gifts for friends and kids, and safe since no real flame is used.
This festive blanket lets you snuggle up in Halloween style. Because It’s soft and fuzzy construction brings extra comfort to your fright night. Then turn off the lights to see the body of the spiders glow.
These Halloween Milk Chocolate Double Crisp Goog-ly Eye Balls are the perfect addition to any Spooky Fun Halloween care package. Halloween-themed candy will be staring back at you when the care package is opened!
A 500-piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults, Family, Or Kids – All Hallow’s Eve by Masterpieces. This will be a challenging puzzle that will be a great activity alone or with friends for hours of entertainment.
This 30-pack of light-up plastic bugs and insects includes fake critters ranging from fake lizards, fake spiders, fake beetles, and fake flies, to fake rats also includes (20) mini glow sticks and (10) bonus necklaces or decoration hanging strings. Add to any Halloween party for some extra fun.
Each spider has creepy red eyes and soft black plush, just look like a realistic spider, vivid appearance great for Halloween party decorations.
Care package labels to use
Once you have gotten all your care package items, it’s time to prepare your gift box! I currently have created three Halloween care package labels. In College Student Care Package- For Halloween! So you can download for free a set that I have created, plus multiple candy headers that will make your whole Halloween care package look like a professionally made one. Or see below for additional options.
Check out these Stranger Things-themed labels on my Etsy store for anyone who is a Stranger Things fanatic.
PROMO CODE HALLOWEEN22 FOR 25% off from my Etsy store
What box to use for your care package?
The labels I designed were made for a medium size USPS flat-rate box. However, you can still use them on a large flat-rate box and even use a box that you may have lying around the house.
Flat rate boxes work well because you can pack the box to its fullest and USPS will charge you that flat rate. Check online to find out the maximum weight for each size.
My third Halloween label can be purchased on Etsy. So on this one I used a Theatre theme with labels that look like tickets and fun showtime headers for candy and treats. Since you found the here, you can use this $1.00 off coupon to purchase this! Just put in code HALLOWEEN22
Buy ready-made Halloween care packages
Not the type to DIY a care package? No problem, I have you covered. Because below are Halloween care packages that have already been made. All you need to do is order them. So many fun choices that can also give you inspiration if you also decide to make your own.
Tik Tok video showing how my Halloween care package came together! Fun to see the whole process.
Halloween care package assembly
Check out my quick video of how I put together my Halloween care package that I sent to my daughter at college last year. She loved receiving this and it was a big hit with her roommates. They used the decorations to decorate their apartment to give it a Halloween vibe for the season. So It is never to early to get this Halloween care package ready!
Decorating your care package
Once you have used the inside labels and filled with all your goodies you can add a few more accessories to really finish your box off.
Seal and Label
- Seal the Box: Once everything is packed, seal the box securely with tape.
- Label the Box: Use a fun Halloween label or stickers to write the recipient’s name and address. You could also write a spooky message on the outside, like “Beware! Spooky Surprises Inside!”
Make sure all breakable items are wrapped securely, Wrap a mug in a Halloween T-shirt, Stick a smaller item inside the socks, you can get pretty creative. See below how I used cobwebs, spiders and googly eyes to finish off the Halloween care package box I sent to Emma at college.
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