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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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