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EMERGENCY FIRST AID KIT

Organize everything into a tacklebox for easy storage in the car or closet. Let them know you care. Include bandaids, gauze, antiseptic and antibiotic packets, small bottles of tylenol, aspirin, benedryl.

LIFE SURVIVAL KIT

  • Toothpick: Pick the good qualities in everyone including yourself.
  • Rubberband: Be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want.
  • Band-Aid: To heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's.
  • Eraser: Everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by our mistakes.
  • Candy Kiss: Everyone needs a hug or a compliment everyday.
  • Mint: You are worth a mint to your family and friends.
  • Bubble Gum: Stick with it and you can accomplish anything.
  • Pencil: List your blessings every day.
  • Tea bag: Relax daily and go over your list of blessings.

FISHERMAN'S SURVIVAL KIT

  • Band-Aid for when you get hooked instead of the fish.
  • Cotton ball for when you're in rough waters.
  • Lifesaver (candy) in case the boat tips over.
  • Paper clip for when you run out of hooks.
  • Skittles in case it rains, you've got your own rainbow.
  • Gummy worms in case you run out of bait.
  • Magic wand to "boat" the big ones that always seem to get away.
  • A gift certificate for pizza in case you don't catch any fish
  • Labels to attach to the fish that say "Objects are larger than they appear."

DOCTORS SURVIVAL KIT

  • $100 Grand Bar- incase some patients can't pay their bill
  • Butterfingers-so you never have a case of your own
  • Gum-use this to get out of "sticky" situations
  • Starburst-Chew when you have been on call too long and you need a quick "burst of energy
  • Plastic Maze-This will remind you that you are truly "amazing"
  • Fireball- For the times you feel completely "burned out"
  • Rubberband-For when your "patients" are being stretched
  • Snickers- After all--Laughter is the best medicine
  • Tylenol-take 2 and call me in the morning
  • Lifesaver-To remind you that you are a real lifesaver
  • Tissue-for drying tears
  • Coke-Caffeine, Caffeine, CAFFEINE
  • Pacifier-For emergencies (when you need to pacify those that are unhappy)

ACCOUNTANT SURVIVAL KIT

  • Abacus - for when your calculator wears out
  • Marbles - to replace the ones you will loose
  • Rope - in case you get to the end of yours
  • Penny- to give you extra cents (sense) to know which battles to fight, & which ones to ignore.
  • Magic Wand - for the magician people think you should be
  • Piece of string - to help you "tie-up" those loose ends.
  • A Lifesaver - to keep you from drowning in everyday problems.
  • A lemon drop - to remind you that "when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade."
  • A lollipop - to help you lick your problems.
  • A rubber band - to help you to remember to be "flexible" in all things.
  • A Snicker candy bar - to remind you that laughter IS the best medicine.
  • A paper clip - to help you "hold it all together."
  • A stick of gum - to give you that "stick-to-it" attitude.
  • A safety pin - to help you "pin-point" your problems, the better to solve them
  • Get out of Jail Free card - for that tax return you fudged on
  • A mint - so you will always have a fresh outlook .
  • Candle - for when you're burning the midnight oil
  • Battery - to help you keep going and going and going.
  • Candy kiss - to remind you that you are loved by me!

ANTI-DEPRESSION KIT

  • Eraser: A reminder that we all make mistakes, but we can wipe the slate clean.
  • Penny: Save this and you will never be broke again.
  • Marble: To keep you rolling along.
  • Rubber Band: To keep you bouncing back and flexible.
  • Candle: To light up the darkness.
  • Tissue: For drying your tears.
  • Toothpick: To pick out the good in others including yourself.
  • Cotton Ball: For the rough roads ahead.
  • Confetti: To add some sparkle to your life.
  • Lifesaver: To remind you of the many times others need your help and you need theirs.
  • Rainbow: A reminder that after every storm comes a rainbow.
  • Paper Clip: To hold everything together when it falls apart.
  • A Hug & Kiss: To remind you that someone cares about you!

BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT

  • This kit can be given by the teacher to the students when they return to school for a new year.
  • Cotton Ball ~ to remind you that our classroom is full of kind words and warm comfortable feelings.
  • Chocolate Hug ~ to comfort you when you are feeling sad or alone.
  • Sticker ~ to remind you that this class sticks together and helps each other.
  • Starburst candy ~ to remind you that you are always a star in this class...and everyone shines in his own way.
  • Tissue ~ to remind you to help dry someone's tears.
  • Toothpick ~ to remind you to "pick out" the good things in your classmates and yourself.
  • Ribbon ~ to remind you that friendship ties our hearts together.
  • Eraser ~ to remind you that everyone makes mistakes and this is okay.
  • Life Saver Candy ~ to remind you that you can come to any adult in our school for help.
  • Band Aid ~ to remind you that feelings get hurt easily

Poem for the kit:
Dear Student's name
You are a star in my class (Starburst)
It's ok to make mistakes; that’s how we learn (Eraser)
You are going to learn so much this year (Smarties)
Everyone needs a hug-let me know if you need one (Hersey’s hug)
I’m nuts about having you in my class (Peanut in shell)
From, teacher's signature

BACKPACKERS SURVIVAL KIT

  • Lifesavers - in case you fall into the water
  • Skittles - in case it rains, you can provide your own rainbow
  • Cotton ball - to help soften the rough roads
  • Battery - so you can keep going and going and going and going
  • Gum - to remind everyone to stick together
  • Quarter - so you can call for help
  • Sponge - in case it rains to soak it up
  • Fireball - for when you're burnt out
  • Map with your street circled - so you can always find home
  • 2 Kernels of corn - for when you crave a two-piece chicken dinner
  • Chocolate Covered Raisins (Animal Poop) - so you know what not to step in
  • Tums - for after the campfire food
  • Small Empty Bottle - "Instant Water" add water and shake

COACH SURVIVAL KIT

  • Sponge...to remind you that some days your kids will think you are all wet!
  • Marbles...to replace the ones you use
  • Puzzle Piece...to remind you that every child is an important part of the team
  • Gum...to help your team stick together
  • String...for when you get to the end of your rope
  • Rubberband...to remind you to be flexible
  • Clay...to remind you that you are forming young lives
  • Snickers Bar...to remind you to just laugh at the umpires bad calls
  • Ear Plugs...for when you can't hear yourself think
  • Peanuts...to remind you that it's ok to be nutty sometimes
  • Sweet & Sour Candies...to appreciate the differences in your players
  • Eraser...to remind you that even coaches and umpires make mistakes
  • Star...to make every player shine
  • Bubble Gum...to remind you not to burst any child’s bubble
  • Balloon...so you can teach your team to reach for the sky!

BIKE RIDER SURVIVAL KIT

  • First Aid Kit - For All wounds during bike ride
  • Kleenex - For the tears of joy at the finish line
  • Comb - Keep that hair in style
  • Flashlight - Light up your life
  • Cotton Balls - Cushion the blows
  • Eyedrops - Keeps the eyes fresh
  • Erasers - Erases the pain
  • Lip Chap - No cracked lips
  • Bubble Bath - Soak those tired muscles
  • Cologne - Remove the odor of sweat
  • Sweat Bands - Keep the sweat out of your eyes
  • Sun Blocker - NO sunburn
  • Moist Towelette - Keep cool
  • Compass - Never be lost, stay on track
  • Anti fog for glasses

BUS DRIVER SURVIVAL KIT

  • Tootsie roll - so you can "roll" down the highway
  • Sponge - to soak up the rain, so you don't have to drive in it
  • Mounds - for the mounds of miles that you drive
  • Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost
  • Gem - to remind you that you are carrying precious cargo
  • Aspirin - take two every day
  • Cotton Ball - to cushion those rough roads
  • Rubberbands - for when your patience is stretched
  • Tums - for all the nervous stomachs
  • Mirror - to remind you how important you are.

CHRISTIAN SURVIVAL KIT

  • candle- to remind you to share His light with others
  • rubber band- to remind us to be flexible to God's will for us
  • Life saver- to remind you of the many times others have needed your help and you theirs
  • eraser- God forgives our sins, we must do the same for ourselves and others.
  • cotton ball- to keep our hearts soft to God and others
  • snickers candy bar- to remind you to laugh at yourself- laughter is good medicine
  • hug (the Hershey kiss kind) because we all need one from time to time
  • cross- to remind you of the sacrifice He made because He loves you.

DANCERS SURVIVAL KIT

  • Sunscreen to protect you from burning
  • Solarcane to take away your burning
  • Chapstick to protect your beautiful lips
  • Band aids to comfort your boo boo's
  • Ben gay to comfort your tired mussels
  • Throat losenger to comfort your tired throat Power bar to get you through practice
  • Deodorant to keep you smelling oh so pretty
  • Scrunches so we can see your beautiful face
  • Tape to keep it all together
  • Smiley sticker to remind you to smile smile smile
  • STAR to remind you that you are

ZOMBIE ACYPOLYPSE SURVIVAL KIT

When it happens, you're friend will be ready to blend in - face paint, fake blood, bag of limbs, plastic axes and knives,





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