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Lois and Charley's Survival Kit

In preparation for the move next weekend, I've taken a week off for packing, relaxing, and spending time with friends. My friend Charley and I created a list of spontaneous and random activities for the week, one of which included making a survival kit. Here is our final product:

TARDIS survival kit

Bigger on the inside?

The contents

1. Tazo Zen tea bag - because tea solves all problems (and Tazo Zen, in particular, is rather calming)
2. A book - in case you need something to read
3. Paperclip - good for paper-clipping and also works as a bobby-pin in a pinch; can be unfolded for other uses
4. Pencil and sticky notes - when you need to leave a note or write something down for later; cure for boredom
5. Bobby pin - good for controlling unmanageable curly hair; also picking locks
6. Safety pin - refastening a bra strap when it snaps, keeping cardigans on your shoulder when they slip off (attach to shirt or bra--not skin--just to be clear), any other clothing emergencies
7. Piece of gum - for fresh breath
8. Allergy pill - obvious
9. Quarter - emergency bus money or m&m's in a store candy dispenser
10. Clothes pin - for fidgeting or spontaneous laundry
11. Jamba Juice school appreciation card - if you find yourself at Jamba Juice, use this card and "Jamba will donate 12% of purchase to PTA (10% donated to your local PTA and 2% donated to National PTA)."
12. Ring - for emergency proposals
13. Heart token - all you need is love
14. Binder clip - for clipping binders; also the small and rather cute size of the binder clip is good for a smile
15. Sand dollar - Atlantis currency (you never know when you might discover the lost underwater city)