gift for kid

Are we all in back to school mode yet?  I know some schools have already started and I know most college kids have left the nest, ready to be on their own for the semester.  When I think about sending my kiddos off to college (I know, a little loopy since it is so far off but they are my babies!!) I get all nerved up.  I know it is a natural progression into adulthood but being a grownup can be overwhelming and more than a little lonely at times.  When I was approached by ACARE Box about doing a review of their Freshman Survival Gift Basket I was excited about it.  I love the idea of a basket making its' way to a kid just starting off on a new adventure...such a sweet idea!

When the basket arrived it was so well done.  It was all packed in a black metal trash can and filled with all the things you could ever need for your dorm room...paper, pencils and sharpeners, hand sanitizer, reusable bowls, a laundry stain stick, a first aid kit and even goodies like microwavable chicken noodle soup and some candy.  This trash can (love the usefulness of the actual basket!!) was bursting with good ideas which would make any kid on their own feel more comfortable and at home.  I have to say it....I wish I was this creative but I am not.  Even if I was it would take me forever to gather all these thoughtful items with A,W&R in tow!  This basket retails for just $40 and to me that is a steal!  A basket (err...trash can!) filled with everything your kiddo away from home needs not to mention a sweet and thoughtful reminder that they are being thought of...for only $40!

ACARE Box has a big variety of baskets for purchase and they are all $40.  Some of my favorites are Welcome Home (housewarming) and Troop Carrier (made especially for troops away from home!)....

Every single basket is made to order with special thought going into every single one.  There is nothing generic in any of these baskets.  When you place the order, you give the age range of the recipient and the gender and there is space to add any notes or specifications.  The company is willing to work with you to create any type of basket you are in need of.  This is the ACARE Box motto (which I LOVE)...

"Completely Customized, Personalized, Individualized, Specialized, Patricularized, Unique-icized, CARE Boxes for the One You Love".

I have had the pleasure of working directly with Lei, the president of ACARE Box and who is also the person who puts the the baskets together.  She starting basket making in high school with her mom when they would create Freshman Care Packages for members of their church.  This is a passion of hers and it truly shows in her creations and in speaking with her, I just knew she was doing this from her heart.  ACARE Box is a company I feel makes a quality product and I also feel good about the company overall.  There is a person behind the business and the person loves what they do...for me, it does not get any better than that!

We all want to know our loved ones are thinking of us and we don't always have the time or creative juices (me!me!me!) to put something thoughtful together.  Work with ACARE Box to create something special for any occasion and let your loved one know they are on your mind.

Discount Alert:  Lei from ACARE Box is offering a $10 discount to Reviewed By Mom readers.  To get your discount visit www.acarebox.com and look around.  E-mail Lei at lei@acarebox.com to give her your feedback and she will give you a discount code.  OR visit the ACARE Box blog and leave a comment on any of her posts along with your e-mail and she will get you a code.  This is a great deal so don't miss out!!

I am so pleased to tell you that one lucky RBM reader will win an ACARE Box of their choice!  Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...