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1. Nestle in all your goodies with a cheerful scarf instead of wasting space with packing peanuts or bubble wrap.
2. Include something that will make the box smell like home, likes a state-centric candle.
3. Throw in some yummy lip balm because even the burliest dads swear by Burt's Bees.
4. Tuck in something cozy, like some chill pill socks, to remind them to take it easy.
5. Include some bandages, or go full throttle with a Hello Kitty first-aid kit that will make any scrape or fever feel better.
6. Push some unconventional caffeine delivery in the form of chocolate-covered espresso beans.
7. Add some mini versions of their favorite condiment, like these Sriracha packets, so they can always have their favorite sauce in their bag.
8. Ditch the microwave popcorn packets for popcorn seasoning that will make plain kernels taste gourmet.
9. Include some chamomile tea packets for soothing self care.
10. Make the most of space by packing tea packets into a geeky mug they'll want to Instagram.
11. Slide in a slim sheet mask with a fun theme that'll inevitably end up on their Instagram feed.
12. Fill dead space with trail mix packs for staving off hanger.
13. Throw in some good chocolate bars that they wouldn't buy for themselves. (These are like if Pop Rocks and Hershey's had a delightful baby.)
14. And toss in a pack of toothbrushes because they're easy to forget during shopping errands and they're going to need to brush away all that sugar you just sent.
