Ladies, if you're tired of being caught unprepared for your cycle every month, you're not alone. It's time we all put together a convenient survival kit. Shoot, several survival kits. Keep one in your purse, one in your backpack, one in your car… never be caught off guard again by an angry uterus. For the sake of girls everywhere, be ready. This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Surprise!
My cycles have been so irregular it's hard to be prepared. Usually I get a good kick in the gut of cramps as a warning of what's to come. But lately, the cramps are more like aftershocks. If you're like me and don't have a reliable early warning system, you're going to want to have several survival kits in place for the monthly storm.
Or, at least know someone else that's prepared that can help you in your time of need. If we all create survival kits, we can all have each other's backs–and fronts–so that no one has to go through any embarrassment or unnecessary discomfort.
Adding a couple small luxury items like a scented lotion or tinted lip balm is a great way to make sure you still feel like the beautiful lady that you are. Don't let having your period make you feel like anything less.
Survival Kit
My survival kit is a bit intense. My uterus can be a force to be reckoned with. I'm thankful for the two healthy kids it gave me, but now the two of us just need to come to some sort of agreement. Like, I'm okay if she just wants to call it quits and go into early retirement. But until that blissful day, I'll be ready.
My survival kit contains:
- A variety of OTC pain relievers (sometimes I need ibuprofen, sometimes it's a call for naproxen sodium.)
- Feminine wipes
- U by Kotex tampons
- U by Kotex panty liners
- U by Kotex Cleanwear pads
- Small bottle of water (I'm a sissy about swallowing pills and must have water.)
- Calming essential oils – they just make you feel better, plus they smell good.
- Lip gloss (because anything to make you feel more glamorous is essential.)
The benefit of a kit like this is it doesn't take up a tremendous amount of space. There are enough products in here that I can easily help out a friend too. I know how thankful I am when some heroic woman comes to my rescue.
Amy says
Pads, tampons, germx, chocolate, and gum
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I need chocolate and LOTS of it when I have my period. Chocolate or DIE.
Jeanette says
I always have tampons on me and for me I crave junk… LOTS of junk. I always know it is coming soon because of that LOL.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
My cycle is never consistent, and I don’t get any warning signs. I need to put something like this together!
Daisy says
I need a glam bag. You would think that at my age, I would know when that time of month is coming, but my cycle is so irregular that I always seem to be caught off guard.
Jeanine says
Sweets are seriously my weakness during that time of the month! It’s awful. I need a glam bag stat!
Lisa says
Sounds a lot like my survival bag! I’ve been suing a lot of essential oils too – they work wonderfully!
Melissa @ Sippy Cup Mom says
Love the idea of a monthly survival kit! I especially like the idea of keeping some essential oils handy in the survival kit – particularly one for calming :).
Stacie says
I don’t have a survival bag but I will definitely like to put one together. All of these sound like good choices to have on hand.
Brett Martin says
I have a similar survival kit that I keep in my purse. I need throw a few razors in mine.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I would love to win a glam bag. It is always smart to be prepared. I will have to make one of these for my Daughter.
gingermommyrants says
I hate being caught off guard by my period. I will have to make a kit like this. It is a great idea.
Liz Mays says
Your survival kit is the best! These things seem to happen at some of the the worst possible moments so you have to be prepared.
Dawn says
This survival kit is a must have for my daughter! Also, that glam bag is super nice!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
A survival kit is a great idea! You never know when your monthly visitor is going to strike!
Jennifer Mitchell says
The items included in your monthly survival kit are definitely “must have” items! Keeping them handy helps to prepare for the unexpected and early!
Mistee Dawn says
My cycles are so irregular, too! I will definitely be preparing a survival bag from now on!
Scarlet says
I don’t really have a kit. That is why I need to win this glam bag!
Ourfamilyworld says
These are the items in my monthly survival kit, except for the water. This sounds like a fab giveaway.
dawn says
I keep a survival kit in my glove box I also have a stash when I am about to come on. LOL. I love junk wayyy to much. lol