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Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to send a college care package or surprise your kiddo with a small but unique gift. Sending one of these presents is a way to show your older kids that you are thinking of them on this day of love…and every day.
Best Valentine’s Day gifts for teens and college students
There’s nothing more frustrating than a phone with battery power when you’re on the go and cannot easily plug your phone into a wall jack. This compact and powerful charger was wildly popular during the holidays and remains a very popular gift. Compatible with the iPhone 16/15 Series, Samsung S22/23 Series, iPad Pro/Air, AirPods, and More. Avail in five colors.
We love these cupcakes in a jar, and you can choose among yummy flavors like red velvet, salted caramel, cookies and cream and so much more! SAVE 15% FOR VALENTINE’S DAY WITH LOVE25
This book is an international best-seller by British illustrator, artist, and author Charlie Mackesy and is filled with a powerful message about home, kindness, and friendship.
I thought I would NEVER find lip balm that would keep my chapped lips moisturized until I discovered Lanolips. Feels great on lips and can be used elsewhere on the body, too.
This body butter from super-popular Sol de Janeiro brand might be just want your daughter needs, especially if she is in a cold climate which can brutal to skin.
This award-winning spray sanitizer has blend of rose petals, blackcurrant buds and a refreshing infusion of rosewater that makes it much more likely to be used than any hum-drum medicinal smelling sanitizer.
Make four cups of popcorn in this collapsible, silicone popcorn maker. The lid serves as a measuring cup for the popcorn; place in a microwave for 2-4 minutes, no oil needed.
Gift puzzle and plant enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind bouquet that never fades — they just have to assemble it themselves first. It takes about three hours to put together, includes step-by-step instructions, and the pieces snap together — no glue required.
We think any of these beautiful inspired-by-Cupid pieces would make perfect Valentine’s Day gifts. There are gorgeous earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings that your daughter would love to wear year-round — available in sterling silver and various gold finishes.
JanSport has always made incredibly durable backpacks and their fanny packs are equally reliable. Can be worn on the waist or as a cross-body. Available in multiple pretty colors.
There is not a cozier winter gift than a new pair of socks and Bombas are our favorites! Plus for every item purchased they donate one like item to someone experiencing homelessness.
Hugabox is one of our favorite places to suggest a premade college care package. First, the high quality items are chose carefully and second, 90% of the proceeds are donated to researching childhood cancer. Order by February 3 or 4th for delivery by Feb 14.
If your teen is a sports-nut, there are so many big events around the corner including, of course, the Super Bowl (Feb 9) and Selection Sunday for March Madness (March 16.) Surprise them with a jersey or T-shirt from their favorite team for these sports or others – Fanatics has it ALL.
Do you think your teen or young adult would like to learn a new craft? Woobles are available in many different animal patterns; this the the #1 crochet kit on Amazon.
What is Valentine’s Day without chocolate? With this 200-piece bag, your college student will be able to share with everyone on his hall. Spread the love!
We are three moms who have raised 8 young adults and have been working on products lists for over 12 years now, making us experts. When selecting products we survey the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook group of nearly 300,000 parents of teens, tweens and young adults. We do opinion polls, surveys and ask open ended questions. We search for products that combine reasonable price with high quality and are recommended by our large following.
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