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College Care Packages Ease Tough Transitions

After going off to college, 67 percent of students find what they want most is a taste of home delivered to their mailbox, according to a survey conducted by The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc.

While care packages are a tradition, few parents may realize how much their kids miss home cooking - or at least free food. According to the survey, 40 percent of students say finding money for food is the worst part about eating at college, with dorm food a close second at 33 percent. The survey also revealed that 47 percent of students would welcome home-cooked meals, such as meatloaf and macaroni and cheese, if shipping the hot meals weren't an issue.

The survey confirmed food is still the best way to a man's heart. Forty percent of male students said home cooking is what they missed most. On the other hand, 42 percent of female students missed family, and only 24 percent cited home cooking as what they missed most. The survey also revealed that men miss sweets the most, while women prefer comfort food, such as chicken soup.

Use these tips to create the perfect care package:

* Mix it up. Send home-baked sweets, such as cookies, alongside hearty snacks, like trail mix. Pack items securely in airtight decorative tins or disposable plasticware. You can even send a birthday cake by placing the cake in a tin and packing the frosting separately. Include candles, a card, presents and decorations for an instant birthday party.

* Pack carefully. Ensure baked goods are cool before packing. When shipping multiple items, pack the heaviest ones on the bottom and make sure all items are tightly sealed. Never leave air pockets in containers. Fill gaps with air-filled wrap, so the goodies look as good on arrival as they did when they left the oven.

* Be the dorm favorite. More than 70 percent of students surveyed wanted to share their care packages with friends and roommates, so pack a little extra. Consider sending treats for special occasions and holidays or to celebrate milestones, like the end of midterm exams.

Even though your kids may be miles away, it's easy to share a little taste of home.

(NewsUSA)



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Scholarship Dollars for Student Athletes

High School Athletes Could Win $7500
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Family Features) - Now, more than ever, families are looking for ways to help pay for ever-increasing college tuition costs.

The National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign, in partnership with USA Today, is sponsoring the 13th annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award program. The SAMMY Awards recognize 25 outstanding high school senior student-athletes who represent excellence in academics, athletics, community service and leadership and include milk in their daily routines.

Twenty-five talented teens will receive a $7,500 college scholarship, attend an awards ceremony with celebrity guests at Walt Disney World and be pictured in a special Milk Mustache ad in USA Today and other national publications. To date, the National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign has awarded 300 talented teens with $2.25 million in scholarships.
    
 "It's an honor to reward such extraordinary student-athletes who not only excel in their respective sports and communities but also serve as advocates for drinking milk," said Vivien Godfrey, chief executive officer of the National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign. "Choosing lowfat or fat free milk instead of nutrient void sugary drinks or traditional sports drinks could give teens an advantage when it comes to their health and nutrition - and it's a great choice to help refuel and rehydrate after a workout."

Refuel With Lowfat Milk
Lowfat milk is a natural protein drink. And lowfat chocolate milk has become a staple on many athletes' training tables.  Not only does chocolate milk provide protein to help build muscle, but it also contains the right mix of nutrients to refuel after exercise. And milk provides fluids and important electrolytes (like calcium, magnesium and potassium) to help replenish what is lost in sweat, with the added benefit of nutrients not found in traditional sports drinks.


SAMMY Awards - Easy Application
High school seniors who are interested in applying for the 2010 SAMMY Awards program should visit bodybymilk.com. All applicants are required to describe in 250 words or less how they refuel with milk.

Entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM ET Friday, March 5, 2010. Finalists will be named by June 2010. For complete contest rules and applications, to learn how to make your own Milk Mustache ad, to watch exclusive Milk Mustache celebrity videos and more, log onto bodybymilk.com.

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