How to use some of the items in the Emergency Kit:
Plastic Gloves
-To protect yourself and others from things you don’t really want to touch
-Can be filled with ice for an ice pack
-Can be used in the event someone needs to serve food
Clear Nail Polish
-If someone chipped a nail
-To stop a run in hose
-Prevent Ink from running
-Prevent a string from unraveling
-Set loose screws. Just coat the screw before screwing it back in.
Razor
-Sometimes someone forgets to shave
-You may need to get pill off of a cardigan or blanket
-Removing those annoying stickers from glass
Hairspray
-Remove lipstick or ink from a shirt. Spray the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. It should wipe right off. Fingers crossed
-Spray on chalk letters. This will help prevent smudging
Straws
-Once your makeup is set, please use a straw to stay hydrated
-Can be used to prevent necklaces from getting tangled. Simply run the chain through the straw before closing the clasp.
-Flower savers. If you have some droopy flowers, put the stem in a straw and stand the back up.
Snacks
-Don’t get anything with chocolate. It makes a huge mess.
-Be aware of things that crumble, or require any amount of work to eat
-Lara Bars are a good solution.
Lollipops
-These help raise blood sugar
-More importantly they help get the little ones down the aisle
Large Safety Pins
-Use them when and if the bustle comes undone
Hollywood Fashion Tape
Binder Clips
-Emergency Cuff Links
-Table number holders
-Cord Organizer
-IPOD stand
Baby Powder
-Helps with chaffing
-Helps clean up grease and oil. If you get any on your outfit just sprinkle and brush off
-Put on baby powder BEFORE getting waxed. It helps protect your skin
-Sprinkle baby powder around the food tables at an outdoor event. It will help keep ants away.
-Dust a little powder on your eye lashes before mascara to really plump them up
Utility Clips
-These are great to help keep table linens and tent flaps down on a windy day
White sheet
-Drape the sheet over the dress while eating before ceremony
-You can even pin the sheet under the dress for outdoor photos when it is wet or muddy
Chalk
-If you can’t get a stain out, cover it with chalk
Blow-dryer
-Speeds ups drying in the event you need to wash something off
-Can also warm up candles enough to get them unstuck
Nightlight
-Use this to test outlets
Crochet hook
-Use this to button all of those small buttons on the dress
Bamboo Skewers
-If the cake starts leaning, stick a few of these in it to buy some time while you rearrange the timeline
Quarters
-Sometimes you may only have access to a vending machine