Make My Day Camp: Graduation Survival Kit

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Graduation Survival Kit

This is a repeat post but since I've shared a couple graduation gifts the past couple days I thought I'd remind you of this one in case you're needing ideas for any grads this summer.

Here's the post from 6/17:

I have made these in the past for my nieces going off to college - it's a practical, useful, and very easy to make gift. Find a container that has lots of dividers, and fill it up with all those little things that everyone eventually needs but never has. This would make a great gift even if your grad isn't continuing with college, most everyone will need this basic stuff once they're out on their own!

I found this double-sided case at Hobby Lobby but usually I use one of the clear plastic holders like the kind that were originally meant for organizing embroidery thread and has customizable dividers.

Hit up the dollar store, grocery store, drug store, or even look around your house for (unused!) things that a college kid might need (and not even know they are going to need!). You can find most everything in mini travel sizes now which makes putting this together so easy.

Have fun thinking of things to put in the survival kit - some ideas:

gift cards for (emergency) fast food - pizza, subs, Taco Bell, Starbucks
cotton balls and q-tips
small sewing kit with pre-threaded needles in basic colors, a couple buttons, safety pins
tiny stapler, paper clips, rubber bands, sticky notes, tape, krazy glue, a sharpie pen
phone cord
tylenol, airborne, throat lozenges, rolaids, neosporin, bandaids, chapstick, sunscreen
lysol, tide stick, lint roller
hair ties, nail clippers, tweezers, nail file
tiny toothpaste, mouthwash, floss sticks
batteries, matches and a tea light
gum, package of fruit snacks, package of almonds

I found the "college survival kit" printable here and taped one on each side. Just 'cuz it's cute.

I wrapped it in tissue paper and made one of my favorite tissue flower bows for the top (click here to see how to make them!)