Comments on: How to Make an On-the-Go Emergency Kit http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/ Learning about frugality Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:11:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Emilyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/#comment-5823 Emily Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:40:32 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=699#comment-5823 I keep maxi pads and a bottle of sterile saline in the glove compartment to deal temporarily with any bleeding injury that might need more than a bandaid. I keep maxi pads and a bottle of sterile saline in the glove compartment to deal temporarily with any bleeding injury that might need more than a bandaid.

]]> By: karla (threadbndr)http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/#comment-1925 karla (threadbndr) Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:21:46 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=699#comment-1925 I keep bandaides, a couple of sanitizer wipes and hand lotion in my purse (also a travel toothbrush, sample sized toothpaste and floss!). The car has one of the prepackaged kits. I also keep a tiny sewing kit in my purse - it's packaged in a little slide apart box about the size of two credit cards stacked together - VERY useful. There was an article many years ago in Mother Earth News with instructions on making pocket e kits for hiking, etc. The thought was to have something so small, light and inexpensive that you could slip one into the lining of every jacket that you own and thus never be without one. That's not a bad philosophy. I keep bandaides, a couple of sanitizer wipes and hand lotion in my purse (also a travel toothbrush, sample sized toothpaste and floss!). The car has one of the prepackaged kits.

I also keep a tiny sewing kit in my purse – it’s packaged in a little slide apart box about the size of two credit cards stacked together – VERY useful.

There was an article many years ago in Mother Earth News with instructions on making pocket e kits for hiking, etc. The thought was to have something so small, light and inexpensive that you could slip one into the lining of every jacket that you own and thus never be without one. That’s not a bad philosophy.

]]> By: 1hottiredmamahttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/#comment-1854 1hottiredmama Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:10:18 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=699#comment-1854 It is a lot of stuff. Did I mention I have FOUR kids? That can add up to a lot of skinned knees and bug bites! :oD It is a lot of stuff. Did I mention I have FOUR kids? That can add up to a lot of skinned knees and bug bites! :o D

]]> By: Kellyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/#comment-1844 Kelly Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:51:53 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=699#comment-1844 1HotTiredMama, That's a lot of stuff! But I can see how it's a necessity for you. I always have a bunch of snacks in the car like you do, for after school or days when I'm too rushed for breakfast. 1HotTiredMama,

That’s a lot of stuff! But I can see how it’s a necessity for you. I always have a bunch of snacks in the car like you do, for after school or days when I’m too rushed for breakfast.

]]> By: 1hottiredmamahttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/#comment-1843 1hottiredmama Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:41:37 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=699#comment-1843 I have a home-made kit for emergencies and other situations in my car. I use a small tool box. I have the normal band-aids, ointment, hand sanitizer, and such in it. I also keep benadryl on hand for any weird stings. We live in a fairly buggy area, so I also keep bug repellant wipes on hand. I also keep a couple of those solid sticks of sunscreen which are always much needed where we live. Also, I keep nail trimmers, emory boards, tweezers and small scissors in my tool box. One of my kids has a tendency to pick at his nails if he has a rough spot and I'm trying to nip that in the bud by being prepared to deal with hangnails and such while on the go. Two items that are not necessary, but nice to have that I keep in there are dental floss and a small tube of hand lotion. It seems like a lot, but we are on the go a lot and we spend a lot of time outdoors. This little kit just keeps us comfortable in most situations. The other thing I keep in my car is a snack basket with granola bars, small packs of nuts, juice boxes, and crackers. This keeps us from making unnecessary food stops and allows for impromptu stops at the park. I have a home-made kit for emergencies and other situations in my car. I use a small tool box. I have the normal band-aids, ointment, hand sanitizer, and such in it. I also keep benadryl on hand for any weird stings. We live in a fairly buggy area, so I also keep bug repellant wipes on hand. I also keep a couple of those solid sticks of sunscreen which are always much needed where we live. Also, I keep nail trimmers, emory boards, tweezers and small scissors in my tool box. One of my kids has a tendency to pick at his nails if he has a rough spot and I’m trying to nip that in the bud by being prepared to deal with hangnails and such while on the go. Two items that are not necessary, but nice to have that I keep in there are dental floss and a small tube of hand lotion. It seems like a lot, but we are on the go a lot and we spend a lot of time outdoors. This little kit just keeps us comfortable in most situations.

The other thing I keep in my car is a snack basket with granola bars, small packs of nuts, juice boxes, and crackers. This keeps us from making unnecessary food stops and allows for impromptu stops at the park.

]]> By: Kellyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/#comment-1835 Kelly Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:47:53 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=699#comment-1835 I have a full sized emergency kit in each car, and when we go hiking or for a picnic in the woods I carry supplies that are adapted to the situation. I learned that lesson after my husband was bitten by a horse- very scary! Mama Bird, I like your suggestion. Maybe you could just toss some old washcloths in the load if you ever dye something. I have a full sized emergency kit in each car, and when we go hiking or for a picnic in the woods I carry supplies that are adapted to the situation. I learned that lesson after my husband was bitten by a horse- very scary!

Mama Bird, I like your suggestion. Maybe you could just toss some old washcloths in the load if you ever dye something.

]]> By: MamaBird/SurelyYouNesthttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/#comment-1826 MamaBird/SurelyYouNest Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:24:09 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=699#comment-1826 I'm with Holly, I have a suitcaser (prepacked with additions) in my car and by my front door but no on the go bag. I do carry bandaids in my mini diaper pod. But what I want to tell you is my favorite first aid kit tip ever! Somewhere I read you should keep a dark colored rag in there cause what freaks many kids out is seeing their own blood. White cloth, bright red blood, freakage. Love that idea but have yet to actually find and carry the navy rag. I’m with Holly, I have a suitcaser (prepacked with additions) in my car and by my front door but no on the go bag. I do carry bandaids in my mini diaper pod. But what I want to tell you is my favorite first aid kit tip ever! Somewhere I read you should keep a dark colored rag in there cause what freaks many kids out is seeing their own blood. White cloth, bright red blood, freakage. Love that idea but have yet to actually find and carry the navy rag.

]]> By: Kellyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/#comment-1818 Kelly Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:13:36 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=699#comment-1818 Penguin Lady, that is TOO funny! Penguin Lady, that is TOO funny!

]]> By: Hollyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/#comment-1817 Holly Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:43:31 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=699#comment-1817 I carry a full on First Aid kit (pre-packaged drugstore suitcase type) in the trunk of my car, but have yet to pack a mini-kit. I need to do this! I'm putting together a diaper bag right now, so I will definitely include a kit in there. I'm thinking that a diaper bag sized wipes container would be a good size (very flat, but still holds quite a bit). Thanks for the suggestion! I carry a full on First Aid kit (pre-packaged drugstore suitcase type) in the trunk of my car, but have yet to pack a mini-kit. I need to do this! I’m putting together a diaper bag right now, so I will definitely include a kit in there. I’m thinking that a diaper bag sized wipes container would be a good size (very flat, but still holds quite a bit). Thanks for the suggestion!

]]> By: penguinladyhttp://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/26/how-to-make-an-on-the-go-emergency-kit/#comment-1815 penguinlady Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:00:04 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=699#comment-1815 My mother once made me a first aid kit that was inside a plastic hemmorhoid wipe case! lol You truly can use anything you can find. (A facial cloth case might be a little less embarrassing to bring out, though...) My mother once made me a first aid kit that was inside a plastic hemmorhoid wipe case! lol You truly can use anything you can find. (A facial cloth case might be a little less embarrassing to bring out, though…)

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