Red Hatter Survival Kit

Red Hatter Survival Kit

Red and Purple Feathers ~ to remind you that you can fly!

Kazoo ~ don’t forget to toot your own horn.

Pretzels ~ hugs from your Red Hat Sisters.

Hershey’s Kisses ~ to remind you of the sweetness of family and friends.

Penny ~ for your thoughts, you might as well get paid to talk to yourself.

Mirror ~ to remind you that you are very important too.

Marbles ~ to replace the ones that you have lost and will lose.

Rubberband ~ to remind you to be flexible.

Paper Clips ~ to remind you that you are an important link in others lives.

Lollipop ~ to remind you that you can lick all your problems.

Eraser ~ to remind you that everyone makes mistakes.

Band-Aid ~ to fix your hurt feelings.

Nuts ~ to remind you to be a little nutty and laugh.

Do Not Disturb Sign ~ to remind you that you need time to yourself.

Pen and Pad ~ to write down your thoughts before you forget them.

Cotton Balls ~ for those times when you can’t hear yourself think.

Ear-Plugs ~ to remind you sometimes it’s important just to listen.

Lifesavers ~ to save you from “one of those days”.

Breath-mints ~ to remind you to ‘just breathe”.

Toothpicks ~ to remind you to pick out the good in all situations.

Starburst ~ to give you a burst of energy.

Tootsie Roll ~ to remind you to roll with the punches.

Candle ~ when you feel in the dark.

Aspirin ~ when all else fails – take two and call a Red Hat Sister!!

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Red Hatter Survival Kit

Article or recipe authorAuthor: Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

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preparation timePrep Time 20 minutes mins

total timeTotal Time 20 minutes mins

This Red Hatter Survival Kit is a playful no-cook gift made with candies, trinkets, and small office supplies tucked into a bag or basket with humorous sayings. Estimated total batch cost is $17.46, or about $17.46 per kit, since this makes 1 assembled gift kit.

YieldYield 1 kit

Budget101 Price BreakdownApprox Cost: $17.46

Equipment

Gift bag, basket, or clear cellophane bag

Tape or ribbon

Printable tags or cardstock

Scissors

Materials

• ▢ Red feathers
• ▢ Purple feathers
• ▢ Kazoo
• ▢ Pretzels
• ▢ Hershey's Kisses
• ▢ Penny
• ▢ Mirror
• ▢ Marbles
• ▢ Rubber band
• ▢ Paper clips
• ▢ Lollipop
• ▢ Eraser
• ▢ Bandage
• ▢ Nuts
• ▢ Do Not Disturb sign
• ▢ Pen
• ▢ Pad
• ▢ Cotton balls
• ▢ Ear plugs
• ▢ Lifesavers
• ▢ Breath mints
• ▢ Toothpicks
• ▢ Starburst
• ▢ Tootsie Roll
• ▢ Candle
• ▢ Aspirin

Instructions

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1. Gather all of the items for the kit.
2. Choose a gift bag, basket, box, or clear cellophane bag.
3. Print or write the saying for each item.
4. Attach each saying to the matching item.
5. Arrange the larger items in the container first.
6. Fill in with the smaller candies, office supplies, and trinkets.
7. Add tissue paper or ribbon if desired.
8. Store in a cool, dry place until gifting.

Notes

Estimated prep time is based on gathering, labeling, and assembling one gift kit.
Estimated shelf life for the assembled kit is 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry place, based on the shortest-lived items such as nuts and chocolate.
Keep candy and aspirin in original sealed packaging for best quality and safer gifting.

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