a little love from home

Send a Hug
They Can Hold On To

Custom care packages for college students and military service members — packed with comfort, encouragement, and the warmth of home.

"When my daughter was in college, I used to send her care packages during finals week — just to remind her she wasn't alone, and that she could get through it. That's what inspired this."

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The Big Bear Hug Box

Our most-loved package — snacks, comfort, encouragement, and a piece of home.

🍫 Comfort snacks ☕ Caffeine boost ✏️ Study supplies 💌 Open When notes 🌿 Self-care item 💛 Personal note

"Take a breath. You're closer than you think."

The Process

As easy as sending love

Four simple steps and your person gets a reminder that someone back home is cheering them on.

1

Choose a Package

Pick from our curated collections for college students or service members — or build a fully custom box.

2

Personalize It

Add a handwritten note, favorite snacks, or special requests. Every detail can be tailored to the person you're sending it to.

3

We Pack with Love

We carefully assemble your package and ship it right to their dorm, base, or wherever home away from home is.

4

They Feel It

They open a box full of warmth and comfort, knowing someone back home is thinking of them every step of the way.

Packages & Pricing

Find the perfect package

Each box is thoughtfully curated and can be personalized. Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Starter
The Warm Hello
$39.99 + shipping

A cozy little bundle — perfect for a quick pick-me-up. Simple, sweet, and full of heart.

  • 3–4 handpicked snacks & treats
  • Coffee or energy drink
  • Handwritten note card from you
  • 1 comfort or self-care item
  • Custom ribbon & wrap
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Most Loved
The Big Bear Hug
$49.99 + shipping

Our most-loved package — packed with goodies, comfort, and a whole lot of heart. This is the one that makes them call home.

  • 6–8 curated snacks & treats
  • Caffeine boost (coffee or energy drink)
  • Study supplies (highlighters, sticky notes)
  • 2 "Open When" encouragement notes
  • 1–2 self-care or comfort items
  • Personalized note from you
  • Gift tissue & decorated box
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Premium
The Full Embrace
$74.99 + shipping

Everything they need to feel completely at home. The ultimate care package for the moments that matter most.

  • 10–12 snacks, treats & essentials
  • Premium caffeine + hydration
  • Study & comfort supplies
  • Full "Open When" letter set (3 notes)
  • 3–4 self-care & comfort items
  • Handwritten letter + keepsake card
  • Priority shipping included
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Support
The Steady Support Box
$29.99 + shipping

The little things that make long days easier. Essential comfort and morale items with a heartfelt touch from home.

  • 4–6 non-melting snacks & bars
  • Drink mixes (hydration or coffee)
  • Travel-size hygiene items
  • Pocket notebook & pen
  • "From Home" encouragement card
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Most Meaningful
The Comfort & Care Box
$49.99 + shipping

Because comfort shouldn't be a luxury. Built to boost morale on the hard days — with items that make a real difference.

  • 6–8 snacks & non-melting treats
  • Hydration + coffee drink mixes
  • High-quality socks (a game changer)
  • Cooling towel or sleep mask
  • Puzzle book or deck of cards
  • 2 "Open When" encouragement letters
  • Handwritten note from you
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Premium
The Full Deployment Box
$74.99 + shipping

A full reminder that someone back home has their back. Maximum morale, maximum love — nothing left out.

  • 10–12 snacks, jerky & premium bars
  • Hydration, coffee & energy mixes
  • High-quality socks + comfort item
  • Cards, puzzle book, or entertainment
  • Full "Open When" mini-letter pack
  • Keepsake item (bracelet or small token)
  • Personalized handwritten letter
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What's Inside Every Box

The notes they'll keep forever

Every box includes handwritten-style encouragement cards. These are the pieces they hold onto long after the snacks are gone.

Open when…
You're overwhelmed

"Take a deep breath. You don't have to solve all of it at once — just take the next small step. You've handled hard things before."

Open when…
You need motivation

"Remember why you started. You don't have to feel motivated to take action — just begin. Momentum will meet you there."

Open when…
You're exhausted

"Rest isn't quitting — it's how you recharge. Take care of yourself the way you'd take care of someone you love. You're doing better than you think."

Open when…
You miss home

"It's okay to miss home. That just means it's a place filled with love — and that love is still with you, no matter where you are."

Who We Serve

For those far from home

Whether they're studying late in a dorm room or serving far from family, our packages carry the feeling of home right to them. One day at a time. One box at a time.

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College Students

Finals week, homesickness, or just because — remind your student that home is always with them and that you're proud of every step they're taking.

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Military Service Members

Show your hero they're not forgotten. Every box is carefully curated to boost morale and carry a little piece of home wherever they are.

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Anyone Who Needs a Hug

A rough week, a big milestone, or just a Tuesday — love doesn't need a reason. If you're thinking of them, we'll help you show it.

Kind Words

What families are saying

★★★★★

My daughter called me crying happy tears when she opened her box during finals week. It felt like I was right there with her. The "open when" notes were her favorite part.

— Sarah M., mom of a college freshman
★★★★★

I sent one to my son at Fort Bragg. He called the moment he opened it and said it felt like home. The personal touches made all the difference — I'll be ordering again.

— Robert T., proud military parent
★★★★★

My roommate ordered one after she saw mine. Everything was beautifully packed and the note made me smile all day. Just what I needed during the hardest week of the semester.

— Jenna K., college sophomore

Our Story

Why I started this

When my daughter was in college, I used to send her little care packages during finals week — just to encourage her and remind her she could get through it, even when I couldn't be there in person.

I wanted her to open something and feel like I was right there in the room. Cheering her on. Telling her she wasn't alone in it.

That feeling is what Hugs From Home Co. is built on — helping other parents send that same kind of love, no matter the distance. Whether it's a college dorm or a military base halfway around the world, this started from a mom who just wanted her kid to know she was thinking about her.

A little love from home 💛

"They probably won't remember every snack — but they will remember how it made them feel. That's the whole point."

  • Warm, reassuring, and genuinely personal
  • Real — not corporate, not trendy
  • Built from experience, not just an idea
  • Thoughtful over flashy, every single time
  • You are not alone in this 💛

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