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Divorce Survival Kit
Shampoo - to wash that man right out of your hair.
Rubber Ball - to help you "bounce" back.
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches.
Marbles - to replace the ones you will loose
Lifesaver candy - for when you feel you are drowning in litigation
Skittles Candy - to remind you that there is a rainbow at the end of every storm.
Paperclip - to help you hold it all together
Piece of String - when you get to the end of your rope, tie a know to this and hang on
Eraser - to remind you that you can start all over with a clean slate.
Pack of Gum - to remind you that your friends will "stick" by you.
Candle - to light up the dark times
Cotton Ball - to cushion the rough roads ahead
A lemon drop - to remind you that "when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade."
A penny - to give you the extra cents (sense) to know which battles are worth fighting, and which are better ignored.
Hugs & Kisses - from me, whenever you need them.
©Paulette, 1999~~TLC Creations

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Fisherman Survival Kit
Band-Aid - for when you get hooked instead of the fish.
Snickers Bar - to remind you to keep your sense of humor.
Lifesavers - just in case you fall into the water.
Gummy worms - in case you run out of bait.
Joke Book - to help you pass the time.
A gift certificate for burgers - in case you don't catch any fish.
Gum - to remind you to "stick" with it.
Tissue - to dry your tears when the big one gets away.
Sponge - to soak up the water....in case you spring a leak.
Notepad - to start writing your story about how the "big one" got away.
Labels to attach to the fish that say - "Objects are larger than they appear."
Hugs and Kisses - to remind you that I still love you even if you don't catch "the big one"
©Paulette, 1998~~TLC Creations

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Student Survival Kit
Sponge - to soak up all the knowledge
Eraser - to remind you that each day you can start with a clean slate.
Candle - for when you are burning the midnight oil studying
Button - to remind you that sometimes you have to button your lip
Rubber band - to remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out.
Pack of Gum - so your class can "stick" together
Tootsie roll - to help you roll with the punches
Mounds Bar - for all the information you will need to retain
Toothpicks - to hold your eyes open during class
Lifesaver - for when you feel you are drowning in information
Skor Candy Bar - to remind you to score well on your tests
Sweet & Sour Candy - to help you accept and appreciate the differences in others
Tissue - to wipe the sleep out of your eyes
Sucker - to remind you not to be a "sucker" be your own person
Carefree Gum - to remind you to have fun
Hugs & Kisses - to remind you I am always here and I love you
©Paulette, 1998~~TLC Creations

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NEW MOTHER'S SURVIVAL KIT
Hershey's Hugs and Kisses...for you and the baby, for you both deserve them
Penny...for your thoughts
Pen & Journal (or the Journal Jar)..**** write down your thoughts
Clock..**** remind you that time will pass by too quickly, enjoy every moment
Mirror..**** remind you that you are important too
Marbles..**** replace the ones you will lose
Jewel...now that you are a mother, you are even more valuable
Rubberband..**** remind you that flexibility is the key
Lifesavers..**** save you from one of those days
Tissue..**** dry those tears, the babies and yours
Toothpick..**** pick out the good in all situations
Fireball...for times when you are burnt out
Lollipop..**** lick all your problems
Eraser..**** remind you that every new Mom made mistakes
Puzzle Piece...because you are an important piece in your child's journey through life
Starburst...for energy!
Submitted by Paulette

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Birthday Survival Kit Ideas
Money: So you'' have some to burn
Confetti- Don't go to pieces just because your another year older!
Crayon-So you can have a bright and colorful day
Candle: Remember not to burn it at both ends
Balloon - Let the air out of all your worries
Candy- May your special day be as sweet as your are!
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Streamers to decorate your soul
A party horn --so you can toot your own! A party top hat--cause you're tops~!
A teensy gift that is wrapped with the "gift" poem on it
A piece of wrapping paper-so you can wrap yourself in surprises
Cake sprinkles--to shower you with a rainbow of happiness
A sugar rose-to remind you to stop and smell the roses along the way
matches -to light your birthday candel or your fire!
An ice cream cone--to savor the moment (perhaps make a satin icecream scoop to put in it!).
A cup cake--so you can have your cake and eat it too..(make a satin cupcake, using a foil cupcake paper doubled, and wad up some stuffing and put it in a circle of satin that is then glued into the paper cup--add some lace or trim around the edge of the satin ball where it meets the paper cup)
Submitted by Birdiekity

Teacher's Aide survival kit
Contained in this kit are items to help you become a wonderful teacher
Mounds bar - for the mounds of help you are to the teacher
Button- to remind you to sometimes "button your lip"
Rubberband - so you always stay flexible
Tootsie Roll - so you can roll with the punches
Tissues - to wipe the tears from joy and happiness
Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost (extra included, you'll need once you become a teacher
mint - to remind you, that you are worth a "mint" to the class
candle - for when you stay up late working on assignments
penny - so you'll never be broke
toothpick - so you can "pick" out the qualities that make a great teacher
paperclip - to hold your busy life together
Cotton - for when you can't hear yourself think
Hugs & Kisses - when you need a hug
Pencil - to :"write your wrongs"
Lollipop - to lick your problems
Pack of gum - so you all can "stick" together
Bandaid - to heal hurt feelings, yours or theirs
A jewel - because you are as valuable as any precious stone!
Submitted by Rhonda

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Survival Kit for LEAVING HOME
Sugar Baby: 'Cause you'll always be my Sugar Baby
PayDay: To remind you to call me on pay day when you have the money
Starburst: "Cause you'll always be a star in my book
Fireball: To replace the energy you'll use up by missing us
Hugs and Kisses: To remind you that we love you
Milky Way: To remember the way home
Ribbon: To tie a knot in and hang onto us
Toothpick: To remind you to pick your friends carefully
Pen, stamps & envys: To write those long letters we'll be waiting for
Baggie: To hold your wit so you won't lose it
Paper Moon: To remind you not to take everything at face value
Submitted by Rhonda

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A Piece of the Puzzle (a survival kit for parents)
Because you're so important in the journey of your childs life, I give you a piece of the "puzzle".( spray paint a puzzle piece gold( You get a "safety pin" for little emergencies and "lifesavers" for those big ones. The "cotton balls" are for when you can't hear yourself think, the "rubberband" to remind you to be flexible. You get a "lollipop" to help you lick your problems, a "Dumdum" for when you feel that way. A "tootsie roll" will help you roll with the punches, a "penny" so you'll never be broke. You'll need a "starburst" for energy, a "fireball" for when you're burned out. A "crayon" will help to color your days, a "paperclip" to hold things together. A "piece of golden cord" will help tie things together when it seems everything is falling apart. The "rope" will remind you if you get to the end of yours, just tie a knot and hang on. Most of all you need "marbles" to replace the ones you've lost and a "jewel" because you're as valuable as any precious stone!
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Submitted by Rhonda

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Pastor's Wife Survival Kit
A golden thread - to remind you that friendship is the golden thread that ties together the hearts of everyone.
Hugs & Kisses - when you need a hug
toothpick - to help pick out the good qualities in others and yourself
lifesaver candy- for the times others need your help and you theirs
marbles- to replace the ones you've lost
Mounds bar- for the "mounds" of love and support in your congregation
tissues - to wipe the tears of joy and sadness
doorstop- so your door is always open
candle- to help light your path to God
cotton ball- for cushioned support of your husband for the rough roads ahead
button- to remind you to sometimes "button your lip"
bandaid-to heal the pain and suffering within your church
pack of gum- so that your church can "stick together"
crayon-to color your day bright and cheerful
sponge-for when your love overflows
penny-so you'll never be broke
rubberband-to remind you to be flexible
puzzle piece-without you, things wouldn't be complete
a jewel-because you are as valuable as any precious stone!
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Submitted by Rhonda
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Friendship Survival Kit
A toothpick - to help you "pick" out the good qualities in others and yourself
Lifesaver candy - to remind you of the many times others needed your help and you theirs
Hugs & Kisses - for when you need a hug
A puzzle piece - without you, your friends aren't complete
button - to remind you to sometimes "button your lip"
bandaid - for hurt feelings, yours or someone else's
cotton ball - cushioned support of fiends for the rough road ahead
Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost
Candle - for you to share you light
Tissues - to wipe the tears of joy and sadness
penny - so you'll never be broke
Mounds bar - for the "mounds" of love and support between friends
Gold thread - to remind you that friendship is the golden thread that ties together the hearts of everyone rubberband - try to be flexible
eraser - to remind you that everyday you can start with a clean slate
Jewel - because you are as valuable as any precious stone!
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submitted by Rhonda

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