Sending a personalized care package can brighten anyone's day, whether it's a college student prepping for finals week, or a little one at sleepaway camp for the first time.

At Rinse Bath & Body, we've got you covered with care package ideas that show you care and bring a smile to your loved ones. Our thoughtfully curated gift ideas ensure that each package is a perfect blend of practicality and personal touch.

For the college student navigating dorm life, a care package stocked with fun items, study essentials, and comforting treats can be the perfect way to show your support and brighten their day.

1. Gift Cards

A gift certificate is the ultimate flexible gift for college students. Whether it's for a local restaurant, a favorite coffee shop, or a grocery store, a gift card allows college kids to get exactly what they need or want.

2. Dorm Snacks: Instant Noodles, Popcorn, Granola Bars

Stocking up on dorm snacks like instant noodles, popcorn, and granola bars ensures your favorite college student always has something quick and easy when they don't want to run to the dining hall. These snacks are not only convenient for freshman year dorm life but also provide a comforting taste of home.

3. Mini First-Aid Kit

A mini first-aid kit is a thoughtful addition to any college care package. Include essentials like band-aids, pain relievers, and a thermometer to cover the basics.

4. Lip Balm

Lip balm is a must-have for college students, especially during the colder months. Choose their favorite flavor lip balm with natural ingredients to ensure they get the best care possible.

5. Moisturizing Foot Balm

Foot care soothes and revitalizes tired feet, offering a refreshing break after a long day of walking around campus.

6. Essential Oil Diffuser

With the stress of college life, having a calming aroma from a diffuser in their space can make a huge difference. Choose essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus to help them unwind and recharge.

7. Body Oil

Body oil is a great way for college students to enjoy a little pampering and relaxation right in their dorm room. Look for body oils with natural ingredients and soothing scents to give them the best self-care experience.

8. Beard Care Kit

For male college students, a beard care kit is a thoughtful and practical gift. Include items like beard oil, balm, soap, and a razor to keep their facial hair looking neat and well-maintained.

When a loved one is under the weather, a carefully curated care package can provide much-needed comfort and a gentle reminder that you're thinking of them.

9. Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup is a classic comfort food that can warm both the body and the soul.

10. Tea

A selection of calming teas can be a great addition to any sick care package. If your loved one is a tea drinker, choose varieties like chamomile, peppermint, or ginger tea to help soothe their throat and stomach.

11. Tissues

Soft, high-quality tissues are essential for anyone feeling under the weather.

12. Face Masks

Face masks, specifically charcoal masks are a perfect addition to a sick care package. Our CharClay face mask pulls impurities from the skin, helping to rejuvenate and refresh their complexion.

13. Shower Bomb

Transform an ordinary shower into a relaxing spa experience with soothing scents from a shower bomb like eucalyptus, lavender, or thievery to help clear congestion and provide a moment of tranquility. It's a great way to help them feel better both physically and mentally.

14. Essential Oil Roll-On

An essential oil roll-on can provide relief and relaxation for a sick friend or family member. Choose peppermint for headaches, eucalyptus for congestion, a blend for allergy relief, or lavender for overall relaxation. This portable and easy-to-use item can be a lifesaver during recovery.

15. Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer is a practical and necessary addition to any sick care package. Clean skin and surfaces alike with our comprehensive sprays.

16. Vitamin C Supplements

Adding some Vitamin C supplements can be a great way to give their immune system a little extra help.

For the new mom in your life, a care package filled with pampering goodies and practical essentials can offer a much-needed boost, helping her feel supported and appreciated during this special time.

17. Fuzzy Socks

Fuzzy socks provide warmth and comfort, making them a perfect gift for new moms who need to relax and unwind.

18. Frozen Family Meal or Casserole 

Take the stress out of meal planning and give her more time to focus on her new baby. Choose a nutritious and hearty meal that the whole family can enjoy, providing much-needed nourishment and convenience.

19. Soft Blanket

Whether she's snuggling with her baby or taking a nap, a plush blanket can help her feel cozy and cared for.

20. Bath Bomb

A handmade bath bomb can turn a simple bath into a luxurious spa experience. Choose from our extensive aroma options.

21. Squalane Oil

Squalane oil is a versatile and beneficial addition to any new mom care package. It's great for healing C-section scars, moisturizing skin during breastfeeding, and even safe for baby care!

22. Exfoliating Scrubs

Exfoliating scrubs can help new moms feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

23. Body Lotion

Body lotion is essential for keeping skin hydrated and smooth, especially for new moms dealing with postpartum skin changes. Select a rich, nourishing lotion with natural ingredients to help her skin stay soft.

For our brave service members, a military care package filled with essentials and thoughtful touches can make a world of difference, offering a comforting connection to home while they're far away.

24. Handwritten Letters

Handwritten letters are a heartfelt way to show support and love to your military member. Personal messages can boost morale and provide a tangible connection to home, reminding them that they are always in your thoughts.

25. Family Photos

Including family photos in a care package can bring immense joy and comfort to a service member. Pictures of loved ones, cherished moments, and familiar places help them feel connected to home, even when they're miles away.

26. Favorite Snacks & Sweets

Whether it's homemade chocolate chip cookies, candy, or other favorite treats, these goodies can provide a much-needed morale boost and a delightful break from their routine.

27. Books

Choose genres that they enjoy, whether it's fiction, non-fiction, or self-help, to provide entertainment and mental stimulation during their downtime.

28. Muscle Salve

Muscle salve is a thoughtful addition to a military care package, helping to soothe sore muscles and provide relief after long days. However, be aware that this product can melt in high heat, so it's best to ship it with priority mail, or during cooler months.

29. Soap Sticks

Soap sticks are convenient and practical for service members. They are easy to use and take up less space than traditional soap bars or bottles.

Sending a camp care package is a wonderful way to bring a piece of home to your camper, filled with fun items and treats that will make their adventure even more memorable.

30. Deck of Cards

A deck of cards provides hours of entertainment for your camper and their new friends, whether they're playing classic games or learning new ones. It's a great way to encourage social interaction away from their cell phones.

31. Friendship Bracelet Kit

A friendship bracelet kit is perfect for creative campers who enjoy creating lasting memories and bonds.

32. Coloring Books

Choose books with fun and engaging themes that suit their interests, along with a set of colored pencils or markers.

33. Therapy Dough

Therapy dough is a fantastic item for helping campers relax and de-stress. This moldable dough can be squeezed and shaped, providing a calming sensory experience.

34. Bug Spray

Bug spray is an essential item for any camper, helping to protect them from pesky insect bites. Include a bug spray with natural ingredients to ensure their skin stays safe and irritation-free while they enjoy their outdoor adventures.

35. Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a must-have for campers spending time outdoors. Ensure they stay protected from harmful UV rays by including a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF.

36. Water Bottle

A durable and reusable water bottle is crucial for keeping campers hydrated. Opt for a water bottle that's easy to carry and has a secure lid to prevent leaks.

Build a Care Package with Rinse! 

Rinse Bath & Body Co. offers a wide selection of functional and touching gifts for any occasion. Whether you're putting together a care package for a college student, a sick friend, a new mom, a military member, or a camper, we've got everything you need to make them feel special and loved. From soothing skincare products to fun and engaging activities, Rinse offers a wide variety of items that are perfect for any occasion.

Ready to create the perfect care package? Explore more Rinse products right here on our website, or find us on Amazon for convenient shopping. Show your loved ones how much you care with a personalized care package filled with Rinse's high-quality, handmade products.

Resources:

https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/essential-oils-for-colds

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/

The go-to gifts for the runner in your life (or the person who has a gym bag in their trunk for "one day"). All the products needed for a good sweat, tired toes, well...and just because! 

1. Tea Tree Mint Soap Stick: We took one of our favorite body & foot soaps, Tea Tree Mint Soap, added some powdered Pumice for exfoliation, and put it in a handy twist-up stick for your convenience. Perfect to keep in your home shower, throw in your travel bag, then use again wherever you land! Anywhere you go, now your favorite soap can go, too! What's even better, this container will help your soap last longer than ever! 

2. Floral Headband: These stylish and versatile headbands are just the thing the runner in your life needs to get their hair out of their face and looking great. They can also be used as Face Buffs so if you’re running outside, the dirt will stay out of your face!

3. Dead Sea Mud Mask: Sweat and working out can put your skin through the ringer. But never fear! The Dead Sea Mud Mask is here! It strips away impurities but restores your skin with minerals & nutrients that it needs!

4. Peppermint Pucker Stick: If the Runner in your life likes to run outside, the wind & elements can do a number on their lips. Our Pucker Sticks will keep your lips nourished & bonus, Peppermint Essential Oil has properties that helps to protect against the sun.

5. Rinse Bondi Band: You can never have too many amazing headbands.100% American Made and perfect to be worn on their own or under other hats, helmets and visors. Using stretchy, breathable material, allows them to fit virtually every head size and shape. Indoors and in warm weather outdoors, our moisture wicking headbands are great to wick away sweat and in colder weather they are also great to keep ears warm, along with keeping hair back.

6. Dead Sea Mud Salt Polish: Speaking of Dead Sea Mud, this Salt Polish can do the same thing for the feet. Scrub them with this and remove dead skin while restoring them with minerals & nutrients that your skin needs. Even the skin on your feet!

7. Muscle Rub*: Give your overworked muscles some TLC with our easy-to-use topical treatment for sore muscles, joints, aches, & pains. Our Muscle Rub includes Menthol and Wintergreen for a cooling sensation on the skin. (*Muscle Rub is not available on the website but call our store at 678-635-3720 to order some today!)

8. Pedi-to-Go Kit: Runners put their feet through a lot. Give their feet some love with our Peppofoot collection of products! We have everything you need to keep their feet looking great and feeling soft! Use our Peppofoot Polish to exfoliate, Peppofoot Stick to moisturize, and Peppofoot Refreshing Spray to cool and refresh tired tootsies!

9. Cozy World’s Softest Socks: The name is absolutely accurate! Like we said, runners put their feet through a lot so give them a little bit of cozy for their feet on their off days! Bonus tip- Put on the Peppofoot before bed, then put on these socks for ultimate soft feet.

Bring the spa to the mom in your life.  Adding everyday luxury to the ordinary! 

1. Box of Wine Soap Set: Enjoy winding down with a good glass of wine? Now you can savor that treasured experience day or night with this luxurious box of wine soaps. Stock these at-home bars in your shower or tub and drink in the surprising skin-soothing benefits of wine-inspired soap. 

2. Meltdown Manager Mug*: This holder of this title is in need of a raise ASAP! Manage those meltdowns with a little help from our friend Caffeine. (*This mug is not available online but if you would like to order, feel free to call our store at 678-635-3720)

3. Pink Bath Bomb: Our Pink scent is very warm and decadent holding sweet notes of vanilla carried with a warm buttery scent. It's almost good enough to eat! Perfect stocking stuffer for a self care night for the stressed mom in your life!

4. Peppermint Roll-On: Peppermint Essential Oil is known to help with headaches & to increase focus. We know stressed moms need that now more than ever!!

5. Shower Bomb Assorted 4 Pack: Why choose just one Shower Bomb when you could get a box with 4 of your favorites!? Our 4 Pack Assorted Shower Bomb Box includes 4 of our most popular scents: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, and Thievery! Each of these unique shower bombs is made with essential oils that will energize, invigorate, promote wellness, or even relax you depending on which one you are using!

6. Pinch Me Therapy Dough: A squishable compound that’s designed to channel relief through the senses, naturally. While it can’t take away all that ails you, it can help get you back to center so you’re able to face your stressors with the clarity that comes from renewed focus.

7. Lavender Salt Soak: Another perfect stocking stuffer. A blend of sea salts & Epsom salts will help to soothe over-worked, sore & tired muscles all while they help to condition the skin. Plus Lavender is a relaxing scent so it’s the best duo!

8. Rosé Skin Stick: A little treat to keep around all the time. They can keep in their purse, office, nightstand, anywhere, so that they can keep their skin nourished all the time. 

9. Pink Loofah: Take Self-Care night to the next level! Lacy Loofahs are extra-poofy for more lather! Designed with a convenient loop for easy handling, they help slough away dead skin, leaving you with a soft, smooth glow.

The foodie in your life probably gets enough meal prep boxes & gift cards but what about giving them something a little different that is 100% up their alley without giving them a gift they've gotten over and over. 

1.  Artisan Honey*: Bear Hug Honey Company is a Specialty Honey & Bee-Themed Shop located in downtown Athens, Georgia (30 minutes from Rinse!). They specialize in the tastiest Artisan Honey & Infused Honey. Great for your Foodie friend because Honey has so many uses- tea, charcuterie boards, desserts, etc! (*These Honeys are not available online but if you would like to order, feel free to call our store at 678-635-3720. We have lots of options, so ask our girls if you have a favorite kind!)

2.  Hand-Painted Stoneware Bowls: Hello, perfect prep bowls. All right, maybe these are a little too cute to use just for chopped onions and carrots, but we’re certainly using these hand-painted bowls in every which way in our kitchen and dining room  (*These bowls are not available online but if you would like to order them, feel free to call our store at 678-635-3720)

3. Yogurt Face Mask:- So this isn’t food to eat… but it is food for your face! Powdered Yogurt moisturizes, Kaolin Clay soothes, while Powdered Honey provides natural antimicrobial properties & helps to moisturize your skin leaving it soft and supple. It can be customized to your skin type too! For example, if you have Dry Skin, mix with honey! (Maybe even some of that honey we mentioned above ;)

4. Cinnamon Roll Pucker Stick: Is there anything that smells better than fresh-baked cinnamon rolls? We took the scent from our favorite warm, flakey, baked treats and put it into a lip balm that your lips will love!

5. Merlot Soap: We love a good wine pairing! And luckily, Wine Soap pairs well with everything!

6. Lunch Tote: GET IN MY BELLY! And in my shopping cart because this to too cute to pass up. A lunch bag that can double as a gift bag!

7. Everything Bagel & Cream Cheese Kit*: Everything you need to make a dozen everything bagels and homemade cultured cream cheese all in one convenient package for the whole family. Rope, loop and boil your own bagels from scratch and followup with a schmear of homemade cream cheese to recreate an NYC classic in your very own kitchen. Everything bagels not your first choice? Don’t worry. You can make ‘em plain too. (*These kits are not available online but if you would like to order, feel free to call our store at 678-635-3720)

8: Lane’s BBQ Rub*: Here in good ‘ole Monroe, Georgia, we have Lane’s BBQ! And they make the most amazing BBQ rubs & sauces! Put them on brisket, beef, pork chops, chicken wings, the options are endless! (*These BBQ Rubs are not available online but if you would like to order, feel free to call our store at 678-635-3720. We have lots of options, so ask our girls if you have a favorite kind!)

Unique gifts for the little one in your life! All the fun and colorful gifts that you can find in the wonderful world of Rinse - Pop It's, Stickers, Soap, Scented Erasers galore! 

For the person who loves the environment (hopefully ery'body) but also loves a good gift. Sustainable and fun! 

2. Squalane Oil: This oil has too many uses to list all of them, but based on feedback from our customers, here are some of the most popular uses! Facial Moisturizer (Daily... Even for tricky skin types!), Under-Eye Treatment, Scratches, Scuffs, and Scrapes, Blisters, Fever Blisters, Sunburns, Burns, Bug Bites, After Shave, Hand Cream. Many of our customers also swear by it for helping eczema & psoriasis spots, too.

3. Reusable Gift Bag: The person who has everything, needs somewhere to put all of those things. Bonus- they’re made of recycled material & are eco-friendly!

4. Essential Oil Roll-on 4 Pk: The Roll-On is perfect to keep in a bag to have on the go or at home for when you need it most. This 4 pack has a Eucalyptus Roll-On, Lavender Roll-on, Peppermint Roll-On, & Tea Tree Roll-On. Any problems you might have, these will help battle them: stress, headaches, focus, blemishes, and more!

5. Body Bliss Oil: Everyone gets lotion for Christmas so change it up and give some Body Bliss Oil! It quickly absorbs after a shower or before bed but also can be used or a bath & massage oil. 

6. 6 Pack of Pens: Everyone is always looking for a good pen. Give 6 super fun, super colorful pens with cute little quips on them! Whether you're signing official documents or doodling your life away, your thoughts will shine bright.

7. Wine Gift Basket: For the wine lover who gets plenty of wine. Our Wine Gift Basket contains two bars of soap, one body spread, one skin stick, and one pucker pack.

8. Cafe Mocha Mask: An antioxidant & slightly caffeinated facial mask that helps perk-up, de-puff and brighten your skin while helping your moisturizers & serums to penetrate faster & work better. Coffee and Cocoa Powder exfoliate your skin while Powdered Honey helps to moisturize your skin leaving it soft and refreshed. Even better, you can customize our Powdered Facial masks to help you precise skin type!!

2. Sweet Orange Roll-On:  Brighten your day, focus, & settle your worries. When it’s getting hard to focus when you’re on hour 5 of being at your desk, this Roll-On is perfect to keep on hand for when you need it most. 

3. Argan Oil: You’re at home all day so why not multi-task while you work! Argan Oil is useful for so many things that will work while you’re working! Argan is a light, almost scentless & quickly absorbing oil packed with all sorts of fatty acids as well as vitamin E. For the hair, Argan Oil helps to ease frizz, treat split ends, provide a natural shine & bounce to the hair. It can be used on wet, dry and/or styled hair & even as a nourishing scalp treatment. For the skin, it can be used as a moisturizer. And you can use it as a cuticle oil!

4: Weekly Planner*: The letterpress cover of this weekly planner features the message, “Big things often have small beginnings.” The weekly planning pages are a great place to start your small beginnings. Each week you’ll grow closer to your big goals. This planner is the perfect size to keep on your desk! (*These Planners are not available online but if you would like to order, feel free to call our store at 678-635-3720)

5. Refreshing Spray Gift Set: A set of amazing sprays that does it all. Essential Oils, as well as a cooling mist, help to cool & tone the skin while providing a pick-me-up scent that doesn't leave the skin sticky or tacky. You can use the refreshing spray as a linen spray, room spray, yoga mat spray, car spray... any kind of spray! Instead of trying to choose just one scent, you can have them all (and all their benefits!) with this 4 pack. Here are the details of the goodness inside: Lavender - calming & sleeping Lemongrass - soothing & clarifying Peppermint - soothe your head & activate your mind Sweet Orange - brighten your day & settle your worries 

6. Handy-tizer: Just because you’re working from home, doesn’t mean there aren’t germs! Or maybe you’re working from a coffee shop or a communal work space! Our Handy-tizer is essential oil and witch hazel based and enriched with moisturizing oils to keep your skin from drying out. It's also great for cleaning surfaces. Just a spritz or two as needed will do the trick.

7. Fun Socks: Working from home = dressing however you want and doing a little dance every now and then to get the brain going! These socks were made for DANCING! 

2. Peppermint Essential Oil: So here we go with the Peppermint! Peppermint Straight Essential Oil has a stimulating and familiar aroma and will soothe your headache. Diffuse it in your house all the time to try to stop the headaches before they happen!

3. Peppermint Roll-On: Sometimes, diffusing isn’t enough and you need to go right to the source! Apply this roll-on on the tip of your nose, your temples, & forehead to try and relieve headaches! The Roll-On is perfect to keep in a bag to have on the go or at home for when you need it most.

4. Peppermint Body Bliss Oil: Let’s keep the Peppermint train going. So you tried diffusing, you tried a Roll-on, and now you’re tired, your neck hurts, you just need to relax for a minute. Peppermint Body Bliss Oil can be used all the time as a moisturizer but on those hard days, it can be used as a massage oil or a bath oil. Rub it into your neck and back for relief and/or take a bath in it for even more relief!

5. Peppermint Refreshing Spray: So you’ve done all the things and hopefully you’re feeling a little better! But you still need a little something, spritz all the things with the Peppermint Refreshing Spray including your pillow! Keep this around to spray when you feel a headache coming on or to stop it before it comes!

6. Cooling Eye Mask*: Does cooling help your headaches? This cooling eye mask can be kept in the freezer so that it’s ready to go when needed! Trust us, this is amazing! (*These masks are not available online but if you would like to order, feel free to call our store at 678-635-3720)

7. Peppermint Shower Bomb: One more Peppermint goodie! Like a bath bomb for your bath, a Shower Bomb enhances your shower by releasing aromatherapy Essential Oils into the air. The scent of the Essential Oils mixes with the steam from the shower & creates a spa steam shower for your enjoyment. Maybe you don’t have time for a full bath with Peppermint Body Bliss Oil & the lights turned down, so this is perfect for a quick shower!

8. Warmie: These stuffed animals are not only for kids!! Warmies Plush are fully microwavable to provide hours of soothing warmth and comfort. And, they are scented with real dried French lavender and perfectly weighted so you can put them behind you head, over your eyes (only if it isn’t too hot!!), anywhere you need relief!