A good care package is always a welcome gift, plus it works for just about any occasion. What to send: New Apartment Care Package (Kitchen): 2 potholders, 2 dishtowels, ice cream scoop, spatulas, pizza wheel, cheese grater, kitchen scissors, measuring cup set, measuring spoon set, vegetable peeler, wooden spoons, kitchen clips, tongs, wisk

New Apartment Care Package (Cleaning): Grab a big plastic bucket and stuff it with the following items: rubber gloves, reusable j-cloths, kitchen cleaner, bathroom cleaner, window cleaner, plug in air freshener, sponges

Study Care Package: Pens, index cards for study notes, chocolate bars, potato chips, pretzels, maybe some headache medicine....

Consolation Care Package: This works for any situation that requires sympathy, be it a break up, a failed exam, or not getting a job: Kleenex, a small plush toy, a bag of Hershey's Kisses, a bag of Hershey's Hugs and a greeting card.

Candy Care Package: This package is limited only by what you can find at your local candy store. It's a great idea if you have friends living overseas who can't find the candy they're used to eating at home. I usually include Fun Dip, a few varieties of chocolate bars, Power Poppers, Pez with dispenser, potato chips, Skittles and a toy. Healthy Snacks Care Package: pretzels, sunflower seeds, dried fruit bars, bottled water Miss

You Care Package: For a friend or a partner. You can vary the level of mushiness accordingly. Include a card, a plush toy, a mix tape, and plenty of chocolate.

Kids Care Package: There are tons of different ideas for children's care packages. For a back to school package, fill a reusable lunch bag with pens, pencils, erasers, a ruler, glue sticks, crayons, a notebook and some candy. If there's a new baby in the family, you may want to make a care package that includes baby shampoo, baby oil, baby powder, a comb and brush set, a rubber ducky for the bath, bibs, a soother, a baby bottle and a receiving blanket. If there's a big brother or sister in the house, make sure to send them a package as well. Depending on the child's age and gender, this may include a colouring book with crayons, a small puzzle, candy, a toy car or a plush toy.

Movie Care Package: Great for anyone who loves movies. Get a good-sized plastic popcorn bowl (dollar store! dollar store!) and fill it with all kinds of movie accessories. Bags of microwave popcorn, licorice twists, mini Kleenex packs for the weepers, bags of Skittles or Swedish Berries, mini Pringles cans, a Blockbuster gift certificate.....

No Reason Care Package: This is the best one of all. There's really no theme here, so you can go with whatever inspires you.