Your kids can make these delightful survival kits for anyone they want to encourage or just to say, "I'm thinking about you." They are fun to do and make special gifts.
These survival kits are a special way to tell someone that you care about them. Kids love making these kits because they are easy to do, but pack a lot of meaning into them.
Basic Instructions: Simply add all of the items in each list into a basket or a clean jar and attach the list, along with each item's meaning on the outside. You can be as creative as you want! You can print out the decorated item lists below, if you would like a quick way to put these kits together.
Grandparents Survival Kit
Hand Lotion: To keep your hands soft and smooth just like you keep our outlook on life
Safety Pin: To help remind you to be safe
Marbles: To replace the ones you lose when taking care of us
Lifesavers: To remind you that grandparents can be lifesavers
Pen & Paper: To write down your memories to share as you grow older
Small Mirror: To see a reflection of someone who has a lot of love in their heart
Wipes: For cleaning up life's little messes
Candle: To remind you that you light up our lives
Peppermint Patty: To remind you that you are worth a mint to us
Scrapbook: So you will always have your grandchild near to you
Sweet Tarts: To remind you that your grandchild can be both sweet and tart
Watch: To remind you that time passes to quickly so enjoy every minute
Mounds Bar: For the mounds of wisdom you pass onto your grandchild
Hershey's Hugs & Kisses: Because you deserve them always
Birthday Survival Kit
Money: To get yourself a little something
Confetti: To help you celebrate your special day
Crayon: To help you have a bright and colorful day
Candle: To remind you that you light up my life
Balloon: To let the air out of all your worries
Skittles: May your special day be as sweet as your are
Streamers: To remind you that every day is special
Party Horn: To remind you to toot your own horn
Party Hat: Because you are tops
Wrapping Paper: Because everyday bring new surprises
Cake Sprinkles: To shower you with a rainbow of happiness
Sugar Rose: To remind you to stop and smell the roses along the way
Ice Cream Cone: To savor the moment
Cup Cake: So you can have your cake and eat it too
Parent Survival Kit
Cotton Ball: For times when you can't hear yourself think
Rope: In case you get to the end of yours
Rubber Band: To remind you to be flexible
Sweet Tarts: To remind you that every child is different, but all love you very much
Eraser: So everyone can start each day with a clean slate
Watch: To remind you that I will grow up fast so enjoy me while you can
Puzzle Piece: To remind you that you are an important piece in my life
Marbles: To replace the ones you are going to lose...Sorry!
Band-Aid: To fix hurt feelings and boo-boos along the way
Nuts: To remind you to laugh when things get nutty around the house
Tootsie Roll: To remind you to roll with the punches
Do Not Disturb Sign: To remind you that you need time to yourself
Peppermint Patty: To remind you that your job as parents is worth a mint
Velcro: For when you need to get a grip
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