I got a Pinch Provisions Minimergency Kit as a gift last year and I love it. It contains things like earring backs and breath drops for life's little emergencies. I keep it in my backpack and I use it all the time. The only problem is everything, including the pouch itself is miniature. This means there is only one dose of Advil inside, one string of dental floss, and one deodorant wipe. If you use something it is gone and it is near impossible to find another package small enough to fit in the pouch to replace it. With this kit you can only have each emergency once. With this DIY kit all of the stuff is replaceable, has more than one use and I was able to make it for less than $20.
Here is what I included in my kit:
1. The pouch to hold it all
Found in my house
2. Tissues
$0.79
3. Clear nail polish
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4. Dental Floss
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5. Advil
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6. Hem tape
$4.29
7. Hair ties
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8. Lip balm
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9. Tampons
Found in my house
10. Band-aids
Found in my house
11. Miniature Perfume bottle
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12.Portable Phone Charger
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13. Earring Backs
Found in my house
14. Gum
$1.49
15. Hand sanitizer
$3.19
16. Stain Stick
$3.99
17. Breath Strips
Found in my house
18. Safety Pins
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19. Charging Cord/Head phones
Found in my house (bonus: wrap your hair ties around your cords to keep them organized without adding anything extra to the bag)
20. Hair Clips
Found in my house
21. Dry Shampoo
$3.49
22. Hand Lotion
$1.27
The total cost was $18.48! I was actually surprised at how much I had in my house. Before you go to your local pharmacy to get the supplies check your cabinets. You may be able to save money by using what you already have.
