{"id":3380,"date":"2024-07-29T11:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T11:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/?p=3380"},"modified":"2025-04-16T15:12:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:12:28","slug":"make-a-college-survival-kit-with-affordable-essentials-from-dollar-tree-easy-gift-idea-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/29\/make-a-college-survival-kit-with-affordable-essentials-from-dollar-tree-easy-gift-idea-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a College Survival Kit with Affordable Essentials from Dollar Tree (Easy Gift Idea!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Looking for college survival kit ideas? Make your own to send them back to school with all the essentials!<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11428339 size-large skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand holding a paper with college survival kit\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/college-survival-kit-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Looking for college survival kit ideas? Make a frugal and useful basket using snacks and other practical items from Dollar Tree!<\/p>\n<p>Consider making this fun DIY College Survival Kit gift basket and then attaching our <a>free printable card<\/a>! I went to <a>Dollar Tree<\/a> for filler items. The goal is to create a simple college gift basket with items you think your recipient will both need and love.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10916547 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman sitting on college dorm bed\" width=\"912\" height=\"684\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/morgan-at-college-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I remember how bummed I was in college to have to spend and budget for essentials like soap, detergent, toothpaste, and batteries for the first time. My freshman college roommate received a college gift basket like this, and I remember being kind of jealous at the time! &#128514;<\/p>\n<p>This is such an exciting time in a young person&rsquo;s life, and receiving a thoughtful gift like this is special and also easy to accomplish at any price point!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11427796 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Supplies on counter for basket fillers\" width=\"912\" height=\"665\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/College-Supply-Basket-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Make a super affordable college survival kit from Dollar Tree!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to college gift baskets, Dollar Tree can help you make one cheap! This store has inexpensive snacks and practical items to fill a gift basket for college students, including large baskets to use as containers! I scored everything pictured below at Dollar Tree for about $13!<\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<p><strong>Hip Tip:<\/strong> If you want to make multiple graduation gift baskets and need ideas, consider shopping DollarTree.com for <a target=\"_blank\">personal care<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\">cleaning supplies<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\">snacks<\/a>, and more in bulk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11142462 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A DIY College Survival Kit spread out on a kitchen counter\" width=\"912\" height=\"456\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/College-Survival-Kit-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout outline default-blue\">\n<h3><strong>Here are some fun college survival kit ideas to consider:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Flip flops (for shower shoes)<\/li>\n<li>Earplugs<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping masks<\/li>\n<li>Laundry detergent<\/li>\n<li>Dryer sheets<\/li>\n<li>Laundry basket<\/li>\n<li>Laundry bags<\/li>\n<li>Hangers<\/li>\n<li>Snack foods (ex. Ramen noodles, microwave popcorn, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Shower gel<\/li>\n<li>Loofah<\/li>\n<li>Coffee mugs and\/or cups<\/li>\n<li>Instant coffee<\/li>\n<li>Hand soap<\/li>\n<li>Hand sanitizer<\/li>\n<li>Personal care items (ex. deodorant, toothpaste, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Handheld tools<\/li>\n<li>Flashlight<\/li>\n<li>Charger<\/li>\n<li>Can opener<\/li>\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n<li>First Aid kit (antibacterial gel, bandages, pain reliever, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9903040 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up of green basket with college supplies inside and inspirational note\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/College-Survival-kit-5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentwrap\">\n<div class=\"knockout outline default-blue\">\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a>Print our College Survival Kit Card<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10184837 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Hand holding card with college survival kit gift needed items\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/college-survival-kit-gift-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>DIY College Survival Kit<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/College-Survival-Kit-Printable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree printable card \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=845001&#038;u=316239&#038;m=64888&#038;urllink=www%2Edollartree%2Ecom%2Fwhite%2Dstacking%2Dplastic%2Dlaundry%2Dbaskets%2F163082%3FNtt%3Dlaundry%2520basket&#038;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmall laundry basket \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTape and ribbon \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCollection of gift basket fillers \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tuvxvC\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClear cellophane wrap \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a>Print the card<\/a> and attach it to the basket using tape.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Fill the <a target=\"_blank\">basket<\/a> with all your goodies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cover the basket with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">clear cellophane<\/a> and attach a bow or ribbon.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11143157 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"a college gift basket tied up with a ribbon\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/College-Survival-Kit-1-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><em>This is such a thoughtful and practical college gift idea!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Other than gift cards or cash, I honestly struggle with what to give as graduation gifts. College gift baskets don&rsquo;t have to cost much as they can mean so much to someone that you thought enough of them to hand-pick every item in a large basket like this!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\">For more college survival kit ideas, <a>try adding in items from our dorm room essentials checklist<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for college survival kit ideas? Make your own to send them back to school with all the essentials! Looking for college survival kit ideas? Make a frugal and useful basket using snacks and other practical items from Dollar Tree! Consider making this fun DIY College Survival Kit gift basket and then attaching our free printable card! 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