In concluding the September theme of Back-To-School, I had to share this How To Make Girl Emergency Locker Kit. It is like a survival kit for tween and teen girls through middle school and high school. You know…just in case.
- Bath and Body Works hand sanitizer
- Always teen sanitary pad
- Always panty liner
- Hair elastics
- All purpose black clutch bag
Why would one ever need (or have google) a how to: girls emergency locker kit? Because sometimes it’s just embarrassing to ask the school secretary for…um…”supplies”.
I’ll note that using a no-attention-being-called-here-its-just-a-black-bag can be pretty darn stealth of a young girl to hold at her locker. Could be a pencil case. Could be a make-up bag. Could be a wallet. No indication to anyone at all (not even the boy you like two lockers down) that this is one’s emergency locker kit.
“When will I get my period?” was a big question when I had “The Talk” with my girls (you know “The Talk” about body image, body changes, periods et al). My answer: “Who knows!” (an honest tho less-than-informative answer n’est pas?). I told them there is no magic age for getting a period. It’s not like BOOM today’s forecast: period with a chance of cramps. I have heard of girls getting their first period at 10 years old…others at 18 years old. To be a girl means to just be prepared …a moto the follows us through life doesn’t it? Raise your hand if you always have “supplies” in your purse or a snack for the baby in your diaper bag or a tissue in case of a sneeze? Girls = preparedness. It’s female math.
Related: you know those hair elastics pictured up there? Well long-haired readers might enjoy How To: Sock Bun (’cause every girl – including me – carries extra elastics – see math reference above).
The great thing about making a girls emergency locker kit is that you can personalize it to your girl. Add in a mini-deodorant, travel toothbrush & toothpaste, some body spray (which should come with a “go easy!” warning), lip balm or anything that might help your girl feel great!
I know in Back-To-School mode we are often overwhelmed with making school lunch, supervising homework, and filling out the seemingly endless school forms. But take it from me, this girls emergency locker kit is one to make…because being prepared helps a girl feel confident. And confidence is a much needed school supply for girls!
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I raised 4 girls over the years and I always made sure they had a wee emergency kit with a panty liner and pad in it. They were well educated and knew what to do if they indeed started their period! Great ideas! Thanks
Sounds like you are an expert in emergency kits Anne. I’d love to hear your tips…
What a great idea for young women to have. I think this is also a more life long lesson in planning.
Great list! Hair ties are a must because my girls are constantly losing them
I have 4 grown-up daughters and they always had a ‘care’ package in the backpacks. You just never know when something might be desperately needed and I didn’t want any of them to be embarrassed by not having a pad with them if they were caught out whilst not at home.
This is a great idea! I ve had it happen before where I was without. Never again.
I had an emergency kit like these from when I first got my period until 22! I turn 23 tomorrow and I still use the kit my mom drilled into me to take with me to school every day. 🙂 when I adopt a girl, I will teach her the same methods my mother taught me.
Never thought of this! Thanks for the tips and ideas!
if they don’t have a cell phone make sure they have money or a phone card