Being a Drill Sergeant is sometimes a thankless job. Show your appreciation and sense of humor with this funny “Drill Sargent Survival Kit” gag gift idea.
Collect Each of the following items, place them in a baggie, print out the following content explanation and add to the bag. Attach a cute topper and give as a gift.
Throat lozenges: to soothe your throat after screaming at the recruits all day
Spray starch: to help you be even more stiff and unyielding with the rules
A bag of craft doll hair so that when you go out into public you can “have some” hair
A bag of hard candy :to sweeten your disposition
A bag of life-savers:to thank you for the fine training you gave my Son/Daughter which will keep him/her safe
Drill Sergeant Survival Kit
Equipment
Printer
Scissors
Stapler or tape
Small gift bag or resealable bag
Materials
- 1 package throat lozenges
- 1 can spray starch
- 1 bag craft doll hair
- 1 bag hard candy
- 1 bag Life Savers
- 1 printed contents explanation card
- 1 printed topper
Instructions
- Place the throat lozenges, spray starch, craft doll hair, hard candy, and Life Savers in a small gift bag or resealable bag.
- Print the contents explanation card in 4x6 size.
- Print the topper and trim as needed.
- Add the contents card to the bag.
- Attach the topper to the top of the bag with staples or tape.
- Gift the kit.
Notes
Prep time is estimated based on gathering supplies, printing the tags, trimming them, and packaging 1 gift.
Store the assembled kit in a cool, dry place for up to 1 to 2 months for best appearance and candy quality. This is an estimate based on the packaged shelf-stable contents.
Store the assembled kit in a cool, dry place for up to 1 to 2 months for best appearance and candy quality. This is an estimate based on the packaged shelf-stable contents.
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