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Hairdresser Survival Kit
Tootsie Roll - to help complaints "roll" off your back
Button - to remind you to sometimes button your lip
Dollar - for the tip you didn't receive
Rubberband - to remind you to be flexible
Mint - because you are worth a mint to your customers
Happy Face (Sticker) - to remind you to keep smiling
Paperclip - to help hold it all together Cotton Balls - to cushion all the standing you do
Lollipop - to help you "Lick" anything
Lifesaver - to remind you of the many times you have been a lifesaver
Magic Wand - to remind you of the many times you have been a magician
Band-Aid - to heal your hurt feelings
Sweet & Sour Tarts - to remind you to appreciate the differences in others.
Gum - to remind you to "stick" with that difficult client
Starburst - to give you that burst of energy at the end of the day
Hugs & Kisses - you deserve them
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HIGH SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT
Contained in this kit are a few items to help you through your high school years.
A lollipop - to help you lick your problems
Tissues - to wipe your eyes after sleeping during class
A sponge - to soak up knowledge
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches
An eraser - so each day you can start with a clean slate
paper clip - to hold everything together
pencil - to "write your wrongs"
candle - when you're up late studying
piece of string - to help you tie up loose ends
pack of gum - to remind you to "stick" together as a class
Mounds bar - for the information you'll learn
Cotton ball - for when you can't hear yourself think
Band-Aid - to heal hurt feelings
button - to remind you that sometimes you have to "button your lip"
penny - so you have enough "cents" to realize what a valuable person you are
safety pin - for little emergencies
starburst - to remind you that you are always a "star" in my book
hugs and kisses - to remind you that you are loved.
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Holidays Survival Kit
1. A stick of gum to remind you to stick to it.
2. A candle to remind you to shine brightly.
3. A chocolate kiss to remind you that you are loved.
4. A match to light your fire when you feel burned out.
5. A Tootsie Roll to remind you not to bite off more than you can chew.
6. A pin to remind you to stay sharp.
7. A Smartie to help you on those days you don't feel so smart.
8. A Starburst to give you a burst of energy on days you don't have any.
9. A Snickers to remind you to take time to laugh.
10. Confetti to remind you to have fun.
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11. A bandage to fix things that just will not work.
12. A bag to help you keep it all together and give you food for thought.
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Hurricane Survival Kit
Radio Batteries - to keep up-to-date on the world around you
Pencil & Paper - to make up for not being able to use the puter
Band-aids - for the boo-boos you'll get when cleaning all that debris
Lifesaver - because you are one to the cat that's stuck in the tree
Marble - to replace the MANY that you'll lose in the wind
Glitter - to remind you to look on the bright side
A Match - to light a fire when you're cold
A String - to tie things together when everything falls apart, literally!
Tylenol - for the headache you'll have when you see the mess you'll have to clean up!
Candle - to light your way in the dark night
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Ice Hockey Coach Survival Kit
Eraser - to remind you that even coaches make mistakes
Cotton Ball - to cushion all the falls
Throat Lozenges - for when you loose your voice
Fireball - to warm you up on the ice
Marbles - to replace the ones you loose
Teeth -(those false play ones) to replace the ones you could loose
Gum - to help your team stick together
Star - to help you make every child shine
Snickers Bar - to remind you that laughter can overcome all
Puzzle Piece - to remind you that every child is an important part of the puzzle
Balloon - to remind you to teach the children to reach for the sky
Tums - for all the upset stomachs
Hugs & Kisses - to remind you that you are appreciated
Bubble Gum - to remind you not to burst any child's bubble
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KINDERGARTEN SURVIVAL KIT
The penny is to remind you that you are valuable
The star is to remind you to always try your best
The eraser is to remind you that it's okay to make mistakes
The life saver is to let you know that you can always talk to me
The tissue is for drying your tears and those of others
The band-aid is to let you know that together we can make things better
The chocolate hug is to remind you that you are cared for
The sticker is to remind you that we always stick together
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LAS VEGAS SURVIVAL KIT
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Quarter ... So you won't leave there broke
Fritos ... When you loose all your "chips" at the table, here are some extra ones.
Almond Joy ... To remind you that this is supposed to be fun.
Playing Card ... Your Ace in the hole.
Kleenex ... To wipe away the tears if you loose.
Starburst ... For that extra burst of energy at 2 in the morning.
Hamburger ... so you can get nourished without leaving the slot machines.
Lollipop ... To remind you not to be a "sucker".
Goggles ... To help you find the "sharks" (card sharks)
Extra Shirt ... For when you loose yours.
Wiggle Eyes ... To remind you to keep an "eye" out for each other.
Toothpick ... To help you "pick" out the good machines.
Hugs and Kisses ... To remind you that no matter what, you are loved.
For the Hamburger.....I used those candy hamburgers the gummi ones. For the extra Shirt...I used some old doll
clothes. For the goggles....I found some at the dollar store.
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LEAVING HOME SURVIVAL KIT
Sugar Baby: 'Cause you'll always be my Sugar Baby
PayDay: To remind you to call me on pay day when you have the money
Starburst: "Cause you'll always be a star in my book
Fireball: To replace the energy you'll use up by missing us
Hugs and Kisses: To remind you that we love you
Milky Way: To remember the way home
Ribbon: To tie a knot in and hang onto us
Toothpick: To remind you to pick your friends carefully
Pen, stamps & envys: To write those long letters we'll be waiting for
Baggie: To hold your wit so you won't lose it
Paper Moon: To remind you not to take everything at face value
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Love Survival Kit
On a pretty piece of paper perhaps on a lace doily print the following:
Reminders of why I love you:
Sweet Escapes- for those times we spend alone
Candle- you are the light of my life
Peppermint Patty- for the cool sensations you give me
Stick of gum- for all the times you've stuck by me
Matches- we are a perfect match
Charmin Tissue- you are too irresistible NOT to squeeze
Mounds- for the mounds of love I feel for you....
Hugs and Kisses- your name
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Mail Carriers Survival Kit
Hamburgers...to divert the dogs attention (Hamburgers...either the gummi candy ones, or gift certificates to
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MacDonalds/Burger King.)
Cotton Balls...to cushion your rough roads
Snickers Bar...to remind you to keep your sense of humor
Starburst...to give you that extra "burst" of energy at the end of your route
Bag...to put your frustrations, worries and troubles in before you go home
M & Ms...to remind you that you are "M"arvelous and "M"eaningful
Mounds Bar...for the mounds of miles you walk
Tootsie Roll...to help complaints "roll" off your back
Happy Faces...to remind you that smiling is contagious
Symphony Bar...to put some music into your route
Scissors...to help you "cut" out the bad parts of your day
Peppermints...to keep you cool
P.S....I asked the Postmaster to increase your salary to "$100 GRAND" and he said that your "CHEX" are in the
mail.
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Menopause Survival Kit
put M&M's into a cute container and add these directions
To temporarily calm your craving for chocolate, eat the BROWN one.
At the first sign of hot flashes eat the RED one.
Eat the ORANGE one to minimize depression.
The GREEN one calms your frustrations, when you want to be left alone.
If you feel a headache coming on eat the YELLOW one.
The BLUE one reduces bloating.
If all symptoms occur at the same time, eat the WHOLE bag.
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Mid-life Crisis Kit
Marbles-To replace those you may have lost.
Magnifying Glass-to help you see the fine print now that your eye slight is going.
Balloon- to Hold all that hot air you're full of.
Penny-to help you get a start on your retirement fund.
Car- to help you resist the urge to buy a new sporty number
Paper clip- to help you hold it all together
Mint- to help you remember all the things you "MINT" to do.
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Military Personnel Survival Kit
Lifesavers - to remind you that that's what you are
Small Empty Bottle - "Instant Water" add water and shake, for when you are on maneuvers
Mounds Bar - to remind you of the mounds of love & support you have from friends & family
Pack of Gum - to help your unit stick together
Cotton Ball - to cushion the rough roads
Piece of String - for when you reach the end of your rope
Shiny Penny - to remind you that we each shine in our own way
Paperclip - to hold it all together
A hug- to let you know there's always someone on your side
A kiss - so that you will always remember I love you!
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Mint - because you are worth a mint
Candle - to light up the darkness
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches
Jolly Rancher - to remind you to laugh
Map with your street circled on it - so you will never be far from home.
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Missionary Kit
Candle-Let your light so shine.
Lifesaver- because you are giving others a whole new life
Tootsie Roll- to help you roll with the punches
Rubberband-remember to bend your will to the Lords.
Band-Aid-for healing ailing souls.
Penny-so you'll never be broke.
Cotton Ball- a cushion of support from your family and friends.
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Survival Kit for Mom To Be
Hershey hugs and kisses --for you and the baby -you both deserve them
Penny--for your thoughts
Pen & journal - to write down the special moments & thoughts
Clock-to remind you time will pass too quickly
Mirror-to reflect on who you are in this baby's new world
Marbles--for moments you are sure you've lost yours!
Jewel-to remind you how valuable you are as a new mother
Rubber band-flexibility is the key to motherhood
Lifesavers-to save you on "one of those days"
Tissue- to dry those tears--baby's and yours
Toothpick-to pick out the good in all situations
Fireball-for times when you are burnt out
Starbust-for a burst of added energy
Lollipop-to lick all your problems
Eraser-to remind you every new mom makes mistakes
Puzzle piece-yuou are an important part of your childs big picture
Candle-for when you are burning one at both ends
Cotton ball-for the times you can't hear yourself think
Rope-in case you get to the end of yours
Rubberband-to stretch and grow with your baby
Sweet & sour candy-to remind you every baby is different
Nuts-to remind you to get a little nutty
S illy putty-even babies love sillyness
Tootsie roll-to remind you to let the small stuff roll off your shoulders
Do not disturb sign-to remind you that you need time to yourself
Baby is sleeping sign-to remind others
Asprin-for when all else fails--take two
Peppermint-you are worth a mint as a new mom
Velcro-when you need to get a grip
Penny-for luck...you are on your way as a new mom!
Balloon-to remind you the sky is the limit in raising your baby
Cotton swab-for better listening
Foil-to remind you motherhood makes you shine
Glitter-a glimpse of how the world looks through a little one's eyes
A pacifier-you'll find a use for it!
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Pink ribbon-to tie in her curly hair
Sugar--for a sweet girl
Spice--so she will have personality
"Nice" cough drops--so she will be a "nice" girl
Wooden apple--she will be the apple of your eye
Baby shoes--to keep her always running
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Mother's Survival Kit
Bandaid fix hurt feelings
Button button lips and count to 10 when angry
Cotton swab clean out little ears - for better listening
Flower remind you that the dandelion your child offers you is = to any bouquet
Glitter glimpse of how the world looks thru the eyes of a child
Hug&Kiss Candy make everything alright
Lifesaver one of those days
Marble when you've lost yours
Rubberband when you are stretched beyond your limits
Star as mother, you are a star
Sweet/Sour Tarts help you find the sweet in the bitter times
Toothpick to pick out the good in difficult situations
Hersheys Hugs and Kisses -- for you and the baby for you both deserve them
Penny - for your thoughts
Pen & Journal - ( or the Journal Jar) -- to write down your thoughts
Clock - to remind you that time will pass by too quickly, enjoy every moment.
Rubberband - to remind you that flexibility is the key
Tissue - to dry those alligator tears, the babies and yours.
Fireball - for times when you are burnt out
Lollipop - to lick all your problems
Eraser - to remind you that every new Mom made mistakes
Puzzle Piece - because you are an important piece in your child's journey through life.
Starburst - for energy
Child praying ( a little plastic boy on knees with hands folded)- to remind you to teach your child how important
prayer is in his life.
Fabric Circle- ?? got a clue??- this is for using your imagination for that last minute costume or show and tell in
class.
Eyes (2 beady wiggle eyes on a piece of tape)- those extra eyes for the back of your head
Halo- from your Mom for days when you don't feel you get credit for all the things a Mommy does.
Mirror- to remind you to take time for yourself
Sweet and Sour lollipop- to lick the sour times and savor the sweet times
Jewel- Good mothers are a precious jewel to their family
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New Mother's Survival Kit
Hershey's Hugs and Kisses -- for you and the baby for you both deserve them
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Penny - for your thoughts
Pen & Journal - ( or the Journal Jar) -- to write down your thoughts
Clock - to remind you that time will pass by too quickly, enjoy every moment.
Mirror - to remind you that you are important too.
Marbles - to replace the ones you will loose.
Jewel - now that you are a mother you are even more valuable.
Rubberband - to remind you that flexibility is the key
Lifesavers - to save you from one of those days
Tissue - to dry those tears, the babies and yours.
Toothpick - to pick out the good in all situations
Fireball - for times when you are burnt out
Lollipop - to lick all your problems
Eraser - to remind you that every new Mom made mistakes
Puzzle Piece - because you are an important piece in your child's journey through life.
Starburst - for energy.
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Mom's Care Package
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STICK OF GUM - to remind you to stick with it.
A CANDLE - to give you light when you feel burned out.
A CHOCOLATE KISS - to remind you that someone cares.
SMARTIES - to help you on days when you don't feel so smart.
LIFESAVER - to remind you that everyone needs help once in a while.
A SNICKER - to remind you to see the funny side -- there is one!
A ROSE - to remind you to take time to smell the flowers.
CONFETTI - to help you celebrate the good times.
A PENNY - with thanks for sharing your thoughts.
A BAG - to help you keep it all together.
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Mother of the Bride
A mint for sweet breath
A safety pin to hold her nerves together
A candy bar or chocolate truffle with the words
"when the sweetness of this day is gone, may the memories linger on and on"
A pack of kleenex for when the tears start coming
A mirror to check her mascara
A mini bottle of champagne so she can celebrate when she gets home (after the happy couple has left)
A note pad and pen for last minute thoughts
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Moving Survival Kit
Phone card - To stay in touch
Postcard or notecard, preaddressed - So they can write you from their new home
Small address book - to keep addresses of old friends and new..and for email addies
Hugs and kisses - To remind them that you care
Kleenex - For drying eyes when they miss all their old friends
Change of address cards?
Map- Maybe with the route highlighted?
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Return address labels with new address
Photo of giver or group of friends
Puzzle piece- Things just aren't the same without them
A picture of their old house - "Always remember where you came from"
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New Home Survival Kit
Scotch Tape
Picture Hanging kit ( those kits with the nails, hooks etc. )
Flashlight
Rubber bands
Band Aids ( For the kids new home boo boos )
Instant Coffee
Packets of sugar
Packets of salt & pepper
Rubber Bands
Coloring books for the kids with crayolas
Masking Tape
Bayer Baby aspirin
Excedrin
Notepad Magnet for her fridge
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Newleyweds
A lollipop-- to help you lick your problems, no matter how many there may be.
A rubber band-- to help you to remember to be "flexible" in all things.
A Snickers Bar-- to remind you that laughter IS the best medicine.
A paper clip to help you "hold it all together."
A stick of gum-- to help you stick together
A safety pin-- to help you "pin-point" your problems, the better to solve them!
A piece of string-- to help you "tie-up" those loose ends.
A Lifesaver-- to keep you from drowning in everyday problems.
A lemon drop-- to remind you that "when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade."
A penny-- to give you extra cents (sense) to know which battles are worth fighting, & which are better ignored."
A candy kiss-- to share with each other
Button - to remind you that sometimes you need to "button your lip"
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches.
Mint - to remind you that you are worth a mint to each other.
Puzzle piece - because you are an important part in each others lives.
Eraser - to remind you that everyone makes mistakes.
Chapstick - keep your lips kissable
Confetti - to remind you to always add sparkle to your lives.
Toothpick - to always pick out the good in your mate
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NEW TEACHER SURVIVAL KIT
Mounds Candy Bar For the mounds of information you teach
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Crayon To color your day
Peanuts To remind you to get a little nutty now and then
Band-aide For when things get a little rough
Band-aide To remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's
Marbles To replace the ones you might lose from time to time
Sponge To soak up the overflow when your brain is too full
Puzzle Piece To remind you that without you, things wouldn't be complete
Lifesaver For when you've had one of THOSE days
Lifesaver To remind you that you can come to me if you need someone to talk to
Hugs & Kisses To make everything worthwhile
Candy Hugs To remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment every day
Bath Salts To "take you away" when you need a quiet break
Pearl-colored Bath Oil Beads To remind you that your pearls of wisdom will touch many lives
Cup For when yours is overflowing
Pipe Cleaner To remind you that flexibility is important for a successful school year
Rubberband To remind you to be flexible -- things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out
Rubberband To remind you to have resiliency and "spring" back
Rick Rack To remind you that this year will be full of ups and downs, but eventually everything will smooth out
Matches For those days when you feel you need to light a fire under your students
Wiggly Eye So you can keep an eye on your students to discover how best to help them
Wiggly Eye For when you wish you REALLY did have eyes in the back of your head
Battery To help you keep going, and going, and going...... (like the Energizer Bunny)
Animal Crackers For when your classroom seems like a zoo
Jingle Bell So you can ring for help if you need it; we're here to help each other
Rubber Glove For when you need a helping hand
Sweet Escape Candy Bar For when you need to escape
Wrapped Present To remind you that your students are gifts to you
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Smiley Face Sticker To remind you to wear a happy face -- here's one for when it seems difficult
Flower Pot To remind you that you are here to plant the seeds of
Flower Seeds To remind you that you every day you are planting seeds for the future
Clothespin To help you "hang in there"
Hole Reinforcers To remind you to reinforce the efforts of your students and other teachers
Penny To remind you that you are a priceless part of our school
Orange "Orange" you glad to be a part of the best school?
Toothpick To remind yourself to pick the good qualities in your students and yourself
Eraser To remind you that everyone makes mistakes. That's okay; we learn by our errors.
Mint To remind you that you are worth a mint to us.
Stick of Gum To remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything
Extra Gum For all the extra things you do
Jolly Ranchers For when you need a little happiness
Pencil & Notepad To remind you to list your blessings every day
Tea Bag To remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of blessings
100 Grand Candy Bar So you will be paid what you are worth
Button To remind you that some things are best left unsaid
Tissue So you can dry the tears of wounded child
Rainbow To remind you that after every storm there is a calm
Paper Clip To help you hold it together when everything seems to fall apart
Sweet and Sour Tarts To remind you to appreciate your students' differences
Cotton Ball To cushion the rough roads ahead
Cotton Ball To remind you that this school/classroom is is full of
kind words and warm feelings
Cracker Jack Popcorn To remind you that you will become a crackerjack teacher
Angel Pin To remind you that you are a guardian angel for your students
Fortune Cookie To remind you that it is your students' good fortune to have you as their teacher
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Gold Chocolate Coins To remind you that you are worth your weight in gold
Sticker To remind you that we all stick together and help each other
Star To remind you to shine and always try your best
Gold Thread To remind you that friendship ties our hearts together
Snowflake When all else fails, pray for a snow day!
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Nurse's Survival Kit
Lifesaver - a reminder of the many times others will need your help.
Snicker's Bar - to remind you that laughter is the best medicine
Candle - to remind you that you can light up someone's day
Tissue - to dry tears, your own and someone else's.
Starburst - for that burst of energy at the end of the day
Button - to remind you that sometimes you need to button your lip
Bath Salts - to take you away at the end of the day
Marbles - to replace the ones you will loose
Playing Card - to help you be a better mind reader
Lollipop - to help you lick everyone's problems
Mint - to remind you your compassion is worth a mint to your patients.
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OVERSEAS SURVIVAL KIT
American Flag to remind you of the Good Ol' USA
Tissue for when you get homesick
Soap in case you ever hear the phrase "Dirty American"
Clock [set on home time] so you'll only call when we're awake
Legal-size Pad for the LONG letters home
Refillable pen & refills so there's no excuses not to write
Cassette Tape of Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA - sing along!
Name Tag for when you feel lost
Art Tablet for when you have to draw a picture to communicate
Foot Sole Inserts for all-day sightseeing walks
Band-aids for the sightseeing night blisters
Postcards to save on postage when writing home for MORE money
Blank Cassette Tape for when your hand gets tired from letter-writing
M&Ms to remind you not to melt over there
Computer disk to save all those daily emails to/from home
Dramamine for airsickness or jetlag (yuck)
Ruler for when you need inches, not crazy metric measurements
Candle to put in the window to guide angels to watch over you!!
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Parent Care Package
Dearest Kindergarten Parents,
Here is a little "gift" for you as you leave your precious one with me on the first day of school.
As you hold this cotton ball in your hand, the softness will help you to remember the gentle spirit of your child.
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After you've gone home and dried your tears with this tissue, make yourself a hot cup of tea . Put up your feet and
relax. Remember that together you and I will work for your child to be the best they can be.
Thank you for entrusting your child to me for the coming school year. I will do my very best every day to be your
child's guide in learning and exploring this bright, new world they've just stepped into.
Sincerely,
(teacher's signature)
(Put poem in a ziplock bag with the following itemes: a cotton ball, a Kleenex and a tea bag)
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PARENT'S OF TWINS SURVIVAL KIT
A WHOLE Bag of Cotton Balls...for times when you can't hear yourself think
Two Pieces of Rope...in case you get to the end of yours
Two Rubber Bands...to remind you to stretch and grow with your children
Sweet & Sour Candy...to remind you that every child is different
Clock...to remind you that children grow up too fast
Puzzle Pieces...to remind you that you are an important piece in the journey of each of your children
Marbles...to replace the ones you've lost and the kids have claimed
Nuts...to remind you to laugh...get a little nutty and keep the humor of life alive
Tootsie Rolls...to remind you to roll with the punches - things will get a little hectic with twins.
Candle...so you never feel alone in the dark
Do Not Disturb Sign...to remind you that you need time to yourselves
Aspirin...for when all else fails...take two each.
Peppermints...to remind you that your job as parents is worth a mint
A piece of Velcro...for when you need to get a grip
Hugs and Kisses...because you'll need lots of them too.
Pack of gum...to remind you that everything works when you "stick" together.
Tea bags...to remind you to take time to reflect on your blessings
Crayon-To color your Family’s Day cheerful and bright.
Penny- So you'll never be completely broke
Band-aid- For hurt feelings; yours or someone else’s.
Lifesaver-For always being there when your children need you.
Eraser- Because we all make mistakes; sometimes it will be you and sometimes it will be your child.
Paper Clip - So you can hold it all together.
Clothespin- Because sometimes being the grownup stinks!
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Parent's Survival Kit
Cotton Ball -- for times when you can't hear yourself think
Rope - in case you get to the end of yours
Rubber Band - to remind you to stretch and grow with your children
Sweet & Sour Candy -- to remind you that every child is different
Eraser -- so everyone can start each day with a clean slate
Clock - to remind you that children grow up too fast
Puzzle Piece - to remind you that you are an important piece in the journey of your child
Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost
Band Aid - to fix hurt feelings
Nuts - to remind you to laugh..get a little nutty
Tootsie Roll - to remind you to roll with the punches
Candle - so you never feel in the dark
Do Not Disturb Sign - to remind you that you need time to yourself
Aspirin - for when all else fails...take two
Peppermint - to remind you that your job as parents is worth a mint.
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A piece of Velcro for when you need to get a grip!.
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PARENT SURVIVAL KIT 2
Because you're so important in the journey of your child’s life, I give you a piece of the "puzzle".( spray paint a
puzzle piece gold( You get a "safety pin" for little emergencies and "lifesavers" for those big ones. The "cotton
balls" are for when you can't hear yourself think, the "rubberband" to remind you to be flexible. You get a "lollipop"
to help you lick your problems, a "Dumdum" for when you feel that way. A "tootsie roll" will help you roll with the
punches, a "penny" so you'll never be broke. You'll need a "starburst" for energy, a "fireball" for when you're
burned out. A "crayon" will help to color your days, a "paperclip" to hold things together. A "piece of golden cord"
will help tie things together when it seems everything is falling apart. The "rope" will remind you if you get to the
end of yours, just tie a knot and hang on. Most of all you need "marbles" to replace the ones you've lost and a
"jewel" because you're as valuable as any precious stone!
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Pastor's Wife Survival Kit
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golden thread - to remind you that friendship is the golden thread that ties together the hearts of everyone.
Hugs & Kisses - when you need a hug
Toothpick - to help pick out the good qualities in others and yourself
Lifesaver candy- for the times others need your help and you theirs
Marbles- to replace the ones you've lost
Mounds bar- for the "mounds" of love and support in your congregation
Tissues - to wipe the tears of joy and sadness
Doorstop- so your door is always open
Candle- to help light your path to God
Cotton ball- for cushioned support of your husband for the rough roads ahead
Button- to remind you to sometimes "button your lip".
Bandaid-to heal the pain and suffering within your church
Pack of gum- so that your church can "stick together".
Crayon-to color your day bright and cheerful
Sponge-for when your love overflows
Penny-so you'll never be broke
Rubberband-to remind you to be flexible
Puzzle piece-without you, things wouldn't be complete
and a jewel-because you are as valuable as any precious stone!
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PEP PILLS
RED
For When Your Hot Under The Collar
YELLOW
To Brighten Your Day
BLUE
To Remind You That We Love You
ORANGE
To Make Your Wishes Come True
GREEN
To Make The Sadness Fade Away
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PMS Survival Kit
To temporarily calm your craving for chocolate, eat the BROWN one. At the first sign of "hot flashes" eat the RED
one. Eat the ORANGE one to minimize depression. The GREEN one calms your frustrations, when you want to
be left alone. If you feel a headache coming on, eat the YELLOW one. The BLUE one reduces bloating.
Directions: Take as needed. If all symptoms occur at the same time, eat the whole bag. Warning: May cause
weight gain. (Attach this saying to a bag of M&M's)
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Policeman Survival Kit
Lifesaver - to remind you tat that is what you are to many people
Key - because you are the key to our safe community
Safety Pin - to remind you of all the safety you provide
Halo - because you are a saint to a lot of people
Angel - So you will always have your guardian angel with you
Gum - use this to get out of "sticky" situations
Shiny penny - keep for good luck charm
A match - to light your fire when you feel burned out
Modeling clay - to remind you,you are a role model
Paper clip - to help hold things together
Rope - for when you are at the end of yours
Hersey kisses - to remind you, you are loved
Tums for all those fast foods that don't settle too well
Eraser - because you erase the bad stuff
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Pregnancy Survival Kit
Tissue-Because now you cry during all the Hallmark commercials
Antacid - to help your tummy forgive you for the little thing you couldn't pass up.
Rubberband - To remind you that you won't always be huge...You'll get to keep the stretch marks for the rest of
your
life.
Penny - To help start saving for that college fund.
Tootsie Roll - To help you satisfy that Chocolate craving
Puzzle piece - so you won't forget that you life would not be complete without the precious little one that you're
expecting
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Problem Survival Kit
A toothpick so you wont be too picky
A lollipop to help you lick your problems
A rubber band to help you be flexible
A paper clip so you can hold things together
A stick of gum to give you a stick-to-it attitude
A piece of string so you can tie up loose ends
A pin to help you pin point your problems
A penny so you'll have enough cents to realize you're a valuable asset your friends & family.
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QUILTERS SURVIVAL KIT
Magnifer: Remember to never blow your mistakes out of proportion.
Finger protector: To remember that you are wrapped up in this wonderful piece of work...Enjoy!
Toothpick: to remember not to be too picky about your work just relax and do it.
Paper clips: to help hold things together like the patterns.
Spool of quilting thread: to help tight up the loose ends.
Eraser: to wipe away the mistakes you make
Rubber Band: so you can strretch beyond your current ability.
Mounds candy bar: to give you mounds of encouragement in your work
Jelly Beans: for all the colors in your creations
Pen and Jounral: to write down new ideas and record the old ones
Hand lotion: to ease the pain from the tired hands after a hard days work between needles: for all your sharpe
ideas
Safety pins: just like your basting you are holding it all together
Piece of batting: to remind you to seek out a comfortable place to work
Several pieces of rementents: to show out of a little comes wonderful things
Disposible camera: picture all your hard work finished
Lollipop: lick all those tough stitches
Asprinin: for all those harder projects to come
Chocolate: for all the breaks you will need
Careful gum: to remind you to have fun while you work
Batteries: so you will keep going and going and going
Teabag: have a cup of tea and relax you did a wonderful job on the quilt!!!!
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Quit Smoking Survival Kit
Dum dum: to remind you of what you will be if you start smoking again
War Heads : remember it is all mind over matter and you can win.
Mints: your breath is going to smell so minty fresh now.
Lifesavers: Quitting smoking can add years to you life
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Dentyne Chewing gum: No more stained teeth
Money pad: Think of all the money you are going to save
Starbursts: For the new burst of flavor you will taste in your food
Small datebook: so you can keep track of how well you are doing
Smiley Faces(confetti): What you will see on your friend faces when they hear you have quit
Pacifier: (candy one) for emergency gratification
Lucky penny: Just in case you need a little to see you thru.
Sensations: To remember you are going to have such a sensational feeling of pride when you achieve your goal.
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Retail Worker Survival Kit
Fireball- for those sale days when you get burned out
Pen- to replace the ones that everyone keeps taking
Smile face sticker- to remind you to wear a smile
Marbles- to replace the ones you've lost
Sweet Tarts- to help you remember that everyone can be sweet and not-so-sweet
Rubberband- to help you keep things together
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Scripture Survival Kit
Toothpick: to remember to pick out the good in others. Matt. 7:1
Rubberband: To remember to be flexible. God has it under control. Romans 8:28
Band Aid: To remember to mend hurt feelings. Yours or someone elses. Col. 3:12-14
Pencil: To remember to list your blessings daily (You could add a cute tablet of paper with this as well) Eph 1:3
Butterfinger: Cause we all slip sometimes, and it's okay. Gen. 50:15-21
Gum: So you can stick to it. With God you can accomplish anything. Phil. 4:13
Button: To remember to button your lip when needed. 1 Peter 3:10
Lifesaver: To remember that the Lord is there to help. Psalm 46:1
Mint: to remind you that you are worth one. (I use a peppermint patty) John 3:16-17
Candy Kiss: To remember that Love should be a part of everyday. 1 John 4:7
Snickers and Tissue: To remind us to be a light in someone elses day. Matt. 5:14-16
Puzzle Piece: To remember that without God we are not complete. Prov. 14:20
Tea Bag: To remember to relax and go over that list of blessings. 1 Thess. 5:18
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SECRET PAL Survival Kit
CANDLE ~ to remind you to share your light with others
ERASER ~ to remind you that you can start over with a clean slate every day.
SMILEY FACE ~ When you're feeling down and you need a smile.
RUBBER BAND ~ To remind you to always stay flexible.
TOOTSIE ROLL ~ To remind you to roll with the punches.
SNICKERS ~ In case you need a good "snicker"
CRAYON ~ To change the color of your day if you are feeling "Blue"
PUZZLE PIECE ~ To remind you that you are an important part of the company.
NUTRAGEOUS BAR - To remind you to get a little crazy every now and then.
SUCKER ~ To remind you that you can "lick" any problem.
BAGGIE ~ To put all your troubles in at the end of the day and then throw them away.
HUGS & KISSES ~ Just because
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Secretary Survival Kit
A pacifier for your "whiners"
A spoon for those you have to "spoon feed"
A magic wand for the miracles you're expected to perform
Tissues for your "cry babies"
Jacks because you have to be a "jack" of all trades
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Sister Survival Kit
Tootsie Roll - For all the times we've let the good times "roll" .
Payday - So we will always have money to go - SHOPPING!
Gobstopper - For the "gobs" of trouble we have gotten into over the years .
Gum - To remind you that a family that "sticks" together stays together .
Mars - Through the rough times, just remember - Men are from Mars...women are from Venus .
Sweet Tarts - We are individuals and should celebrate our differences .
Popcorn - Even if we haven't talked yet today - you have already "popped" into my thoughts .
Jolly Rancher - For the times I can't be there with you to make you smile .
Starburst - For the times you feel like you will "burst" if you don't share your secret with me .
Puzzle Piece - Don't ever forget you are an important piece of my life .
Coversation Hearts - For all of our "heartfelt" conversations .
Tissues - For all the joyful tears we've shared .
Peppermint Patty - Just in case I can't be there to give you a "pat" on the back - this will have to do!
Two Quarters - In case you need to call on me for advice .
Nail File - For all the times you smoothed things over for me - so I wouldn't get into trouble!
Tea Bags - To get you back for all those times you "teased" me!
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Skier's Survival Kit
Rubberband - to help you "spring" back when you fall
Cotton Ball - for the rough moguls ahead
Mounds - for the mounds of snow you will encounter
Starburst - to give you that burst of energy on the last run
Lollipop - to help you "lick" the advanced slopes
Popsicle Stick - in case you need a splint
Chapstick - keep your lips moist
Penny - so you won't be broke when you leave
Breath Mints - just in case you need the ski patrol
Compass - to make sure you're going the right way
Rabbits Foot - for good luck
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The Sponge Survival Kit
- give a small sponge and add this list of uses to the sponge - When in doubt, pull the "sponge" out to:
-wipe away those little and big messes we get ourselves into
-dab off the perspiration from our brow when the heat is on
-wring when a neck is not available
-toss against the wall should we be in the need of having a temper tantrum
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-rest our head on when a short nap is in order
-pick at instead of pulling our hair out
-to squeeze when a hug is the answer
-to give to a friend when a friend is in need
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Stamper's Survival Kit
Inkpad
So we can leave our stamp on the world, ever changing and colorful
Brayer
To spread joy and color
Corner Rounder
Everyone needs to round their corner every now and then and not be a square
Hole Punch
If it can't be done, you can prove that it can, thereby punching a hole in the theory of impossibility
Eraser
To erase all the bad things that can happen during the course of a stamping day
Cardstock
The perfect medium for expressing ourselves and our individuality
Glitter
To put sparkle in your life
Glue
To hold it all together
Mask
To cover up the stuff you don't want to see
Catalog
So you can always have a dream
Stamps
To leave an image, no matter how small, of who we are, what we like, and what we can't seem to live without!
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Stress Bag
Stick of Gum - To remind you to stick to it
Candle-To remind you to shine brightly (I used a nice smelling votive candle in a color that complimented the rest
of the package.)
A Chocolate Kiss - To remind you that you are loved
A Match - To light your fire when you're feeling burned out ( I used a wooden kitchen match and put it in a tiny
ziplock bag so it wouldn't get lost. I did that with a couple of the tiny things.)
A Pin- To remind you to stay sharp (I can't remember if I used a big safety pin or a corsage pin.)
A Smartie - To help you on those days when you don't feel smart ( A whole pack of smarties, of course.)
A Starburst - To give you a burst of energy on days when you don't have any
A Snickers - To remind you to take time to laugh (I used the bite size.)
Confetti- To remind you to have fun ( I used the paper punch and made my own out of some pretty wrapping
paper
samples from the school paper sale.)
Tape- To fix things that will not work
A Potholder - For when things get too hot to handle (The phone company gives them away at Christmas. lol)
A Penny - So you will never have to say, "I"m broke".
A Marble- For when you lose yours
A Rubber Band - To stretch yourself beyond the limits
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A String - To tie things together when everything falls apart
A Band-Aid - For when things get a little rough ( I got a little wild and used the leopard print ones. *g*)
A Crayon - To color your day bright and cheerful ( I used a pack of 4 crayons. The kids get them a lot for free with
a
little coloring book around Christmas.)
A Puzzle Piece - Without you things wouldn't be complete
A Cotton Ball - For the rough roads, seek the cushioned support of family and friends
Happy face- Smiling is contagious ( I started to use some happy face stickers, but I found a little happy face ball
that
my kids never played with.)
Eraser - To remind you that you can start every day with a clean slate.
Excedrin - Thank you, I know this job can be a headache (It called for Tylenol, but I got a sample pack of Excedrin
through the mail so that's what I used.)
Battery - To give you that extra charge to keep you going... and going.
Piece of Rope - When you reach the end of yours, this will keep you going a bit longer
Paper clip - To help keep things together when they seem to be out of control.
A Small Smooth Stone - To remind you that the rough times help to refine and polish
A Recipe - To make when you want to do something special for someone ( I printed up a cake recipe of some
kind.)
A Star- To remind you to shine and always try your best ( I was stuck on this one. I finally just cut a star out of
some
yellow fun foam.)
A Button - To remind you to shine and always try your best.
Glitter- For a glimpse of how the world looks through a child's eyes ( I poured some into a tiny ziplock bag.)
A Bag- To help you keep it all together
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Student Survival Kit
Sponge - to soak up all the knowledge
Eraser - to remind you that each day you can start with a clean slate.
Candle - for when you are burning the midnight oil studying
Button - to remind you that sometimes you have to button your lip
Pack of Gum - so your class can "stick" together
Tootsie roll - to help you roll with the punches
Mounds Bar - for all the information you will need to retain
Toothpicks - to hold your eyes open during class
Lifesaver - for when you feel you are drowning in information
Skor Candy Bar - to remind you to score well on your tests
Sweet & Sour Candy - to help you accept and appreciate the differences in others
Sucker - to remind you not to be a "sucker" be your own person
Carefree Gum - to remind you to have fun
Hugs & Kisses - to remind you I am always here and I love you
A Lollipop - to help you lick your problems.
Tissues - to wipe away the sleepers after sleeping during class.
Pencil - to "Write" your wrongs
Cotton Ball - for when you can't hear yourself think
Penny - so you always have enough "cents" to realize what a valuable person you are.
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Tootsie Roll - to remind you to roll with the punches.
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Student Candy Gram
The candies can be placed in a basket, or on a sheet of poster board w/ the candy taking the place of the words:
I know you think your teachers are from MARS, but there is a RIESEN for it. They're trying to cram MOUNDS of
information into your brain in a short time. You're on a TOOTSIE ROLL and working towards graduation, and
that's hard work. But think of it, when you graduate, you could be earning $100 GRAND a year! Cheer up, you're
not a MILK DUD or a DUM DUM. Don't SKITTLES it all yet and go NUTRAGEOUS. Hang in there, study hard,
and don't worry about the SNICKERS from your friends. WERTHER or not you succeed is up to you. I have faith
in you because you've always been my ALMOND JOY. (or BIT O HONEY or SUGAR BABY)
I'll always be here for you.
HUGS & KISSES,
Mom.
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Surgery Survival Kit
Needle and Thread - in case the stitches don't hold
Lifesavers - to remind you that friends are here to help
Cotton Ball - to cushion the rough roads
Happy Faces - smiling helps you heal faster
Joke Book - Laughing helps you heal faster
Hersheys Hug and Kiss - for whenever you need one
Starburst - when you need a burst of energy
Rainbow - to remind you that after the storm comes the rainbow
Crayon - to color your day bright and cheerful
Marble/Ball - to keep you rolling on the road of recovery
Rubberband - to keep you bouncing back
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Swim Coach Survival Kit
Sponge - to remind you that some days your students will think you are all wet
Marbles - to replace the ones you will loose
Puzzle Piece - to remind you that the puzzle is not complete if one piece is missing
Gum - to help your team stick together
Piece of string - use when you get to the end of yours
Rubberband - to remind you to be flexible
Clay - to remind you that you are forming young peoples lives
Snickers Bar - to remind you that laughter can cure most anything
Ear Plugs - for when you can't hear yourself think
Toothpick - to help you pick out the good qualities in your swimmers.
Band-Aid - to fix hurt feelings
Peanuts - to remind you its ok to sometimes be a little nutty
Sweet & Sour Candy - to help you accept and appreciate the differences in others.
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Teacher Survival Kit
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Band-Aid: For when things get a little rough.
Bath Salts: "To take you away." You deserve a quiet break.
Crayon - to color your day bright and cheerful
Candle - for when you are up late grading papers
Ear Plugs - when you just can't take anymore
Eraser - to remind you everyone makes mistakes and they can be erased.
Hugs and Kisses - for when you need a hug
Jewel - because you are so precious
Lifesaver: For when you've had one of those days.
Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost
Mint - to remind you that you are worth a "mint"
Mounds Bar - for the mounds of confidence you give your students
Paperclip - to hold it all together
Peanuts: To get a little nutty.
Puzzle Piece - without you the class wouldn't be complete
Rubberband - to remind you to be flexible
Shiny Penny - to remind you, each will shine in their own special way
Sponge: To soak up the overflow, when your brain is too full.
Starburst - to give you a "burst" of energy when you need it
Tissues - to wipe away the tears...yours and theirs.
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Teacher Survival Kit 2
Sugar Packet - to remind you how sweet you are
Marker Pen - to thank you for leaving a lasting impression
Ace of Hearts - for the heartfelt way you "deal" with taskes each day
Starburst - to let you know that you are a shining star
Eraser - a reminder that a good education can never be erased
Mint - to thank you for your constant encourage"mint"
A Tea Bag - to remind you how tea-rrrific you are!
Sunkist Fruit Gem - because you are a true gem
Smarties - for helping make each student smarter
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Teacher Survival Kit 3
Glitter - to remind you of how the world looks through a child's eyes
Chapstick - to keep your lips moist after giving all those directions
Name tag - to introduce yourself to students and staff
Tylenol - for those trying students and situations
tea/spiced cider/hot chocolate - for a little pick me up
Packet of microwave popcorn - for break time
Bath salts - for your debriefing at the end of the day
Chalk - to "chalk" it up to a job well done
Lifesavers - for being a lifesaver for the teacher
Storybook - for a little quiet time with the kids
Whistle - to get attention quickly
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TEACHERS SURVIVAL KIT 4
Cotton Ball ~ to remind you that our classroom is full of kind words and warm
comfortable feelings.
Chocolate Hug ~ to comfort you when you are feeling sad or alone.
Sticker ~ to remind you that this class sticks together and helps each other.
Starburst candy ~ to remind you that you are always a star in this class....and
everyone shines in his own way.
Tissue ~ to remind you to help dry someone's tears.
Toothpick ~ to remind you to "pick out" the good things in your classmates and yourself.
Ribbon ~ to remind you that friendship ties our hearts together.
Eraser ~ to remind you that everyone makes mistakes and this is okay.
Life Saver Candy ~ to remind you that you can come to any adult in our school for help.
Band Aid ~ to remind you that feelings get hurt easily
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Teacher's ABC's (could attach to a jar filled with ABC's pasta)
A is for the abundance of questions and yearning
B is for both inward and outward beauty
C is for creative learning
D is for doing it over 'til it's right
E is for the effort you pour into preparing each night
F is for watching how far we can go
G is for seeing us blossom and grow
H is for reaching for that star so high
I is for imagination, for the courage to try
j is for joy in touching a child's life in a meaningful way
K is for kindness you bring children each day
L is for the love of teaching we see
M is for the "me" you're helping me to be
N is for never being to busy to pray
O is for overcoming our desire to stray
P is for the positives you bring to each
Q is for the quintessential way to teach
R is for your willingness to give us a reason
S is for teaching us to appreciate each season
T is for touching those that sit before you
U is for understanding our fear of all that's so new
V is for the vitality you show each day
W is for every wonderment you bring our way
X is for the extra-special teacher we see
Y is for our sense of yearning to be, and
Z is for the big "yahoo" sent from your very own "zoo"!
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Teacher's Aide Survival Kit Survival Kit
Mounds bar - for the mounds of help you are to the teacher
Button- to remind you to sometimes "button your lip"
Rubberband - so you always stay flexible
Tootsie Roll - so you can roll with the punches
Tissues - to wipe the tears from joy and happiness
Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost (extra included, you'll need once you become a teacher
mint - to remind you, that you are worth a "mint" to the class
Candle - for when you stay up late working on assignments
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Penny - so you'll never be broke
Toothpick - so you can "pick" out the qualities that make a great teacher
Paperclip - to hold your busy life together
Cotton - for when you can't hear yourself think
Hugs & Kisses - when you need a hug
Pencil - to :"write your wrongs"
Lollipop - to lick your problems
Pack of gum - so you all can "stick" together
Bandaid - to heal hurt feelings, yours or theirs
A jewel - because you are as valuable as any precious stone!
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Teacher Retirement Survival Kit
Goggles- for all the exotic places you'll explore
Whistle- for when you need to get everyone's attention
Key necklace- thanks for being a "key" to learning (blank key decorated with jewels, strung on chain.
Pointer- to point things out to someone (stuff a garden glove, glue down all the fingers to the palm except index
finger.
Glue glove to gold painted dowel, tie a ribbon around the base of the glove.)
Bath salts- "To Take You Away" You deserve a break.
Kleenex- for when you see someone who needs to wipe his nose.
Clay- thanks for helping to mold many children for the better
Crayons- so you don't forget how it feels to get new crayons
Report card- for when you feel the need to give a grade
Marbles- to replace the ones you've lost
Red pen- when you feel like correcting someone's writing
Chalk- to "chalk" it up to a job well done
Golden lunch tray/ticket- for when you are missing hot lunch ( spray paint a lunch tray gold, glue a hot lunch ticket
into one of the cubbies.)
Place all items in a tote bag from the school or retiring teachers.
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Thanksgiving Survival Kit
Aspirin ~~ Take two before you start anything.
Confetti ~~ To help you remember today is a fun day.
Paperclip ~~ To help you hold everything together.
Pair of gloves ~~ When you need two extra hands to help you.
Marbles ~~ To replace the ones you will loose making dinner.
Instructions on How to Cook a Turkey ~~ Just in case you forget.
Snickers Bar ~~ To remind you that laughter can fix anything.
Cotton Balls ~~ For when you can't hear yourself think anymore from all the guests.
Lifesavers ~~ In case you start drowning in all the preparations.
Lollipop ~~ To help you "lick" any problem.
Tootsie Roll ~~ To remind you to roll with the punches.
Burgers ~~ In case that turkey doesn't come out quite the way the directions says it should.
Tums ~~ To share with everyone who didn't know when to stop.
RubberBand ~~ To increase your waistband after dinner.
Hugs ~~ Just because you deserve them.
Tea Bag ~~ For you....at the end of the day, to sit back, relax and remember to count your blessings.
Button ~~ To replace the one you will loose from eating too much.
Button ~~ To remind you it is better to button your lips with certain family members
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TEST TAKING FIRST AID KIT:
1 pack of Smarties Candies - to boost your test taking brain power
1 pencil -- to help you record the knowledge you have learned
1 sticker -- to help you stick with the task at hand
1 eraser -- to use when you check over your work
1 Hershey's Hug -- for all the hard work you put into the test
1 highlighter -- to highlight all your success
1 pencil grip -- to get a grip on the task at hand
FOR BEST RESULTS, COMBINE WITH:
1 night of restful sleep
1 nutritious breakfast
1 positive attitude
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:
Improved Test-taking Skills
Good Grades
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Truck Driver's Survival Kit
Tootsie Roll - so you can "roll" down the highway
Tums - for all the truckstop food you love
Penny - so you'll never be broke
Cotton Ball - for when you sleep so you don't hear the highway noise
Bar of Soap - to clean off the road dust
Sponge - to soak up all the rain so you don't have to drive in it
Mounds - for the "mounds" of miles you drive
Phone card - so you're never out of touch
flashlight - so you're never in the dark
Hug & Kisses - when you just need a hug to make it thru the day
Button - to remind you that sometime's you need to "button your lip"
Starburst - to give you a burst of energy for those last miles before home
Paperclip - to hold it all together
Marbles - to replace the ones you lost on the road
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Vacation Survival Kit
Tissue-for your tears when the motel is booked or for romantic sunsets
Paper bag-to hold treasures and in case of hyperventilation when you see the prices of souvenirs
Sponge-to soak up the sun, sand, snow, and memories
Feather-to remember to gently float through the vacation rather than racing
Ear plugs-to avoid the yelling or listening to the 7,000th singing of "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall"
Quarter-someone always needs a quarter for something
Bandaid-for boo boos, real or imagined
Rubberband-for flexibility as sometimes when you are flexible, you have wonderful experiences you would have
never considered
A box of CrackerJack -vacations always come with good surprises. Remember to look for yours.
A small plastic bag-to remind us to always bring back small things that will help the vacation live on for years
Chuckles-never leave home without the ability to laugh at yourself and situations
Chopsticks-to remind us that even within the US, there are many different cultures and customs
A picture of a watch or clock without hands-forget the clock, you're on vacation!
A disposable camera (or picture of one)-capture the fun and memories before they disappear
A compass-you'll need this especially if you are with someone who can't stop for directions
A picture or map of Kansas-as Dorothy says in the Wizard of Oz, "There's no place like home."
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Waitress Survival Kit
Mounds Bar - for the amount of walking you do
Puzzle Piece - to remind you that the restaurant wouldn't be complete without you
Tootsie Roll - to help the complaints "roll" off your back
Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost
Lollipop - To help you lick your problems
Button - to remind you that sometimes best to just button your lip
Dollar - for the tip you didn't get
Sponge - to soak up all the spills
Cotton Ball - for when the customers get too loud
Shoe insoles - because you are always on your feet
Rubberband - to keep you bouncing back
Starburst - for that burst of energy at the end of your shift
Sweet and Sour Candy - a reminder.that the differences in people gives spice to our lives.
Smiley Face - to replace all the smiles you give away
Hugs and Kisses - to remind you that you that someone cared enough to give you this kit.
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Valentine/ Love Kit 1
Jolly Rancher - for all the times you make me laugh
Sweet Escapes - for the special times we spend alone
Hugs & Kisses - yours are simply the best
100,000 Bar - .you are worth more than a grand to me
Skittles - for the rainbow of colors you show me life through
Peppermint Patty - for the cool sensations you give me
Cotton Ball - to help soften any rough times
Popcorn - cause you keep popping into my thoughts
Balloon - because you encourage me to reach for the sky
Needle and Thread - that we are bound together
Match - we are a perfect match
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Pom Pom - for the warm fuzzies you give me
Silk Rose - which will last forever...like us
Puzzle Piece - without you I'm not whole.
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Valentine Survival Kit 2
choose some or all of these items to put in a heart shaped box for your Valentine.
Jolly Rancher - all the times you've made me laugh
Sweet Escapes - the special times we spend alone
Hugs & Kisses - yours are simply the best!
100,00 dollar bar - you are worth more than a grand to me.
Peppermint Patty - for the cool "sensations" you give me
Skittles - for the rainbow of excitement we share
Cotton ball - to help soften the rough times.
Popcorn - because you keep popping in to my thoughts
A Match - we are a perfect "match"
Lighter - for you light up my life
Pack of Gum - I "chews" you for my Valentine
Candy corn - this may be "corny" but be my valentine
Mint - I "Mint" to ask you to be my Valentine
Hershey's Kiss - A "Kiss" for you, if you'll be mine.
Bubble gum - Don't "Burst" my bubble be my Valentine
Sucker - I'm no "sucker," I want you for my Valentine.
Snickers Bar - Don't "snicker" I think we'd be cute Valentines.
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Package Idea for Survival Kits
I use Print Artist to create two labels. One with graphics and "Teacher's Survival Kit" on it…and one with all the
ingredients on it. (Front and Back label) I laminate the labels too. Then I use the two liter bottles to stuff everything
into. Love to watch them try and figure out how you got everything in there. Remove the soda label from a two
liter bottle. Cut a slit vertically about 4" long. Cut two small slits perpendicular to that one to create a door. Then fill
the bottle with all the ingredients. I also add shredded paper, and confetti.....etc. I use double sided tape on the
laminated labels. Or you can use a wide piece of packing tape to tape over the label. Put the label over the slit on
the front and one on the back. Glue the bottle cap on also.
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~~~POOPS~~~
Bat Poop
use a bag of chocolate covered raisins and add the poem to the top of the bag
A
s I was out on Halloween Night
I saw above me bats in flight
At the bats I began to look
And felt a crunch underfoot
I began to search around
And found this bat poop on the ground
I decided to try this unusual treat
And found it tastes chocolatey sweet
So I thought I would share a scoop
Of the infamous BAT POOP!!!
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BUNNY POOPS AND BUNNY KISSES
#1
The Easter Bunny came last night
And left this little scoop.
Because you weren't so good this year,
Your getting Bunny Poop!!
#2
The Easter Bunny came last night
So listen, here's the scoop,
He left a special treat for you,
A bit of bunny poop!
#3
That cute little bunny has hopped and hopped all day,
Busy delivering baskets for the holiday,
his paws are so tired and his nose how it itches,
He left you something special - something to fulfill all your wishes
these cute little bunny hugs and kisses.
HAPPY EASTER XOXOXOXOXO
Make gift using some teeny jelly beans, chocolate-covered raisins, Fruit Loops, or malted milk balls.
Place them in a Ziploc bag. Then print out and attach one of the above poems. Decorate with ribbons or stickers
etc.
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CUPID POOPS
#1 (use with Red Hots)
A
s cupid shoots his arrow
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and misses your heart by a few
He'll leave you something special
His Cupid Red Pooh-Pooh
#2 (use with sweet tarts or a candy heart)
Here is something from the cupids above
who fly along with all the doves
Who's arrows have hit many hearts,
who send you a gift in this lil' tart. --( heart) use either--
Your love and beauty have been so true,
The cupids have sent you their lil' poo-poo
#3 (use with Conversation Hearts candy)
I couldn't send you flowers
And candy wouldn't do
Mushy cards just didn't say
The things I wanted them to
So I got you something special
And here is the inside scoop
I found you something very rare
Its genuine CUPID POOP!!!
To make gift print out one of the above poems and attach to a Ziploc bag of the candy recommended. Or twist
candy in plastic wrap and fluff up the top and tie with pretty ribbons. Punch a hole in the corner of the printed
poem and tie in the ribbons.
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Elf Poop
Place red and green M&Ms in a baggie
The elves were so sick they couldn’t make toys
And Santa had to fill all those stockings.
He gathered the ony thing the elves could make -
And added all the Elves droppings.
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4TH OF JULY POOP
I've heard you want my taxes
well "SAMMY" here's the scoop
You cannot have my tea bags
so here some All American Poop!
Use red, white and blue jelly beans or some other red, white and blue candy item and place in a zipper bag with
the poem printed out and attached to the bag. Decorate with ribbons, stickers, flags, etc.
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GHOST POOPS
#1
I woke up so scared, dreaming of Halloween Night
All those spooks and goblins would be such a sight
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I thought of all the houses we'd go to for treats,
and hoped not to get sick on all that candy we'd eat!
The big night arrived and our costumes were on,
And we promised we'd not be gone very long.
As we left the house mother said with a roar
" Now make sure you don't get lost going door to door,
A
fter an hour, we started back home
And finally realized, we weren't sure where we roamed.
We looked on the ground and found some peculiar tracks
As we felt something soft touching our backs.
My friend turned around and let out a big scream
and I saw a big ghost and this wasn't a dream!
I guess our screams scared him a bit,
because on the ground, we found some ....
ghost tracks, that is.
In our candy sacks, we collected his tracks & hope you'll agree
this is the most peculiar ghost poop you'll ever see!
#2
I hear that you've been playing tricks,
so listen, here's the scoop....
I'm running short on candy treats,
so this year you get Ghost Poop!!
To make fill a Ziploc bag with marshmallows or mini marshmallows. Print out and attach one of the above poems
to the bag.
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LEPRECHAUN POOPS
#1
So you're looking for the gold
Well listen here's the scoop
Those leprechauns all got away
But we found their lucky poop
#2
The Leprechauns of Ireland
Bring a special gift your way
Its full of love and happiness
On this St. Patrick's Day
And along with all good wishes
From this merry little group
Comes a little something special
Its a bag of Leprechaun POOP
Tis a little bit of Ireland
That's been sent upon its way
To wish you luck and happiness
On this fine St. Patrick's Day
It's a wee and tiny present
From that merry little group
Tis the little folk of Ireland
Have left you their
Leprechaun POOP
Use green candies, the green shamrock marshmallows from Lucky Charms cereal, hershey kisses, green jelly
beans, green jolly ranchers, green sour balls or other green candy.
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Put them in a zipper bag and print out one of the above poems and attach to the bag. Decorate as you wish.
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Moo Poo
From all of us cows to all of you,
A reminder is now way overdue.
You seem to forget when Christmas draws near,
That we're every bit as important as Santa's reindeer.
Why, if it weren't for us you'd have no dream,
Of butter, milk, or even ice cream!
So consider this, we have good reason
We cows, too celebrate the Christmas season.
So here's a fitting gift , from all of us to you,
All you're getting this year is a bunch of moo poo!
Moooey Christmas from The Cows
take some beans and paint them black and white
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Mice Poop
I had some choc raisins so I made up this "poopy" poem:
On Christmas Eve as I was snug in my bed,
Guess what some little "creatures" were doing instead?
Little mice were making their stops
And, of course, they left their teeny-tiny "plops".
On Christmas Morn I did awake,
Oh me,oh my, oh goodness sake!
Those adorable rodents had left such sweet gifts,
So I gathered and packaged them up in a "jiff"
And ,now ,this Christmas I present to you
This little bag of mice "doo-doo"!
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PUMPKIN POOP
I started to carve a pumpkin
with my carving knife and scoop
But the pumpkin got so scared
He took a little poop!
It looked so cute and funny
Just like a candy treat
So I'm sharing it with you now
Because you are so sweet!
Use candy corn for these and wrap them in saran wrap or place in the tiny Ziploc baggies. Attach the tag with
ribbons.
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REINDEER POOPS
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#1
I woke up with such a scare when I heard Santa call
"Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!
I ran to the lawn and in the snowy white drifts,
those nasty reindeer had left "little gifts".
I got an old shovel and started to scoop
neat little piles of "reindeer poop".
But to throw them away, seemed such a waste,
So I saved them, thinking ~ you might like a taste!
As I finished my task, which took quite awhile,
Old Santa passed by and he sheepishly smiled.
And I heard him exclaim as he rose in the sky
"Well, they're not potty trained, but at least they can fly!"
#2
For all the souls who hate the noise
Of Christmas cheer and lights and toys
For Mr. Scrooge, and Mrs. too,
Here's a little gift for you
A lump of coal won't be enough
To make up for the shine and fluff,
So, here's a scoop of reindeer poop
To offset all that Christmas Goop!!!
#3
Christmas is coming
and so are the deer
listen closely and you
will hear,
And 'long with them
comes a special treat,
Reindeer droppings
for you to eat!!!!!
To make fill a Ziploc bag with small, round chocolate candies, like covered peanuts, or Cocoa puff cereal, or any
other choc. Covered candy. It can also be miniatures baby ruth candy bars. Print out one of the above poems and
attach to the bag.
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SNOWMAN POOPS
#1
Santa's been makin' his list
And checkin' it twice
He knows that you've been naughty
Not nice
Since coal is so expensive
Here's the scoop
Santa has left you
Snowman Poop!
#2
You have been bad
so here's the scoop
all you get is Snowman's Poop!
#3
I heard you've been naughty,
So listen: here's the scoop.
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I'm running short on coal this year,
So you get snowman poop.
Love, Santa
#4
In the cold of winter when snow arrives,
All the snowman dance and feel alive.
If you follow in their tracks,
You will find little droppings from their cracks.
Round and white
So sweet and light
Eat one eat two
And have sweet dreams tonight!
#5
Santa came and went last night
Traveling on his worldwide loop
Because you weren't so good this year
You get no coal just snowman poop
Round and white so sweet and light
Eat some and have good dreams tonight
#6
Santa came and went last night
Traveling on his worldwide loop
Because you weren't so good this year
You get no coal just snowman poop
#7
Heard you've been naughty
so here's the scoop
all you get for Christmas is
snowman poop
To make the packages, fill a Ziploc Snack Size bag (about 1/3 the size of regular ones), about 1/4 or 1/3 full with
mini white marshmallows, and put sticker on outside of bag with one of the sayings above on it.
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Turkey Poop
You invited me to dinner
with your family and your friends.
You didn't say I was the main dish.
For me it was "THE END!"
You frightened me so badly
I knew I had been duped!
So I left you with my calling card:
This bag of Turkey Poop!
Place a handful of coffee beans or chocolate-covered coffee beans in a small baggie and add the poem.
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~~JUST FOR FUN GIFTS~~
A Bag of Coal for you.
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Santa checked is list once,
Then he checked his list twice,
And he found out you were naughty, not nice..
So if you're good next year
And nice as can be,
You'll find presents, not coal, under your tree!!
put some pieces of chunked up black licorice in a baggie and tie with red & green ribbon
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ANGEL DUST
Decorate an envelope with markers or your inkjet printer. Place this poem inside with glitter or sparkling confetti
inside:
This Angel Dust is magic
But only when kept enclosed
Should you dare to open it
Your doubt will be exposed
So put your faith in Angels
And keep it tightly closed.
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Angel Dust 2
Within this little bag, placed with loving care,
Is special Angel Dust, my guardian placed there.
It is to share with special friends when they're
down and feeling blue. To lift their heart and
share a smile as special friends should do.
And so I bagged this just for you, to have on
hand should you feel blue.
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Angel Feather
This is something you can use to tuck in a card or pass it to someone who is feeling down
You need one white feather, and the following poem....
I am an angel feather,
sent from God above
To serve as a reminder to you,
of his precious love
I'm from your guardian angel
that God assigned to you
And fell out in her struggles
as she protected you.
Each time you almost stumble
each time you nearly fall
Thank god and all his angels
for answering your call.
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A Wanna Be Washer and Dryer
Buy good quality tea towels and washcloths, roll and tie with ribbon, put into a box and attach the following poem
This Christmas our ship has finally come in
We’re feeling so wealthy and rich.
Instead of some small remembrance
This year will quite a switch.
We’re giving a gift of high quality
No more cheap presents for us.
It’s time we really went all out
But don’t worry, it’s really no fuss.
We considered giving you a sports car
Or maybe a tropical cruise ---
But we decided to be more practical
And give something you really could use.
So, open the box and you may be surprised,
To find not only one gift, but TWO ---
We hope you will put your presents to work
It’s a WASHER & DRYER, too!
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BELLY BUTTON BRUSH
Needed:
Any color pipe cleaner, long bead. cardboard stock printing paper, small piece of wood (optional).
Cut pipe cleaner in 3" sections. Take one end and push down into bead. Roll remaining pipecleaner into a circle.
(The bead & pipe cleaner now look like a small toilet brush.)
Print out this saying on cardboard stock paper and attach the small brush.
This Teeny Tiny Gift,
Does a Teeny, Tiny Chore.
But When You've Finished Using It,
You'll Be Troubled Nevermore.
By The Balls of Lint That Gather,
In That Pesky Little Place;
A Birthmark That is Shared,
By All the Human Race.
So Use This Navel Lint Remover,
With Care and in Good Health.
And When You're Done, You'll Surley Know,
You've Completely Cleaned Youself!
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Box of love
Wrap a small empty box. Be creative when wrapping!! Attach this poem:
This is a very special gift
that you can never see
even if you open it
Can you guess what it could be?
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The box is very tiny, but
The gift is very big!
It's bigger than a bread box
It's bigger than a pig!
The gift would fill this room
It's bigger than the sky
It's all packed up in that little box
You'd never guess, so don't try
This box is filled with love
and a silly laugh or two
So don't open it...hold it close
It's from my heart to you!!
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COW SEEDS
Take some large white lima beans and paint black spots on them, put them in a baggie.
Staple saying to baggie. Saying has two sides.
FRONT SIDE: (Print a picture of a cow on it)
COW SEEDS
HERD STARTER KIT
Directions on other side.
BACK SIDE: 1.Start your own herd.
2. Plant the seeds in warm spot right side up.
Cow will grow upside down if planted wrong.
3. Be patient, it takes a long time to start your own herd.
4. For best results, MOO softly while watering
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Christmas Cookies
Buy some Christmas cookie cutters and attach the following poem to it. Remember to include your favourite
cookie recipe as well.
I made a plate of cookies to share with you this year,
I thought it was a good way to spread some Christmas cheer.
They all looked really tasty, so I thought I’d eat just one.
And a little while later, I noticed there were none!
So here’s my Christmas recipe, and a cookie cutter too,
Now you can make your own cookies, and maybe share a few.
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CHRISTMAS DUST:
Take a baggie and put oats and glitter in it.
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Staple saying to baggie.
CHRISTMAS DUST
Sprinkle your lawn with CHRISTMAS DUST this CHRISTMAS EVE and wait-
The glitter will sparkle! Santa will see your house when it is late.
The sparkle is magic on CHRISTMAS EVE when seen by Santa's eyes,
The smell of oats will guide the reindeer down from the highest skies.
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Circus Mix
1 package (10.5 ounces) marshmallow
circus peanuts
1 package (10 ounces) jelly beans
1 package (5.3 ounces) animal crackers
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 8 cups mix
* I put 1 cup of mix into a baggie. Then used a white lunch-size paper bag, attached a gift-label with a picture of
Santa that said "North Pole Circus Mix" and decorated with ribbon.
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Coffee Cup Truffles
For your favorite teacher, or anyone special, fill a plain coffee mug with homemade fudge or truffle candies and
wrap mug with Reynolds Holiday Prints Plastic Wrap. To make truffle candies, finely chop 1 package (8 ounce)
semi sweet chocolate squares in a blender or food processor; place in bowl. Heat 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
in saucepan over medium heat, just until it comes to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder; stir until
dissolved. Pour over chocolate; let stand 30 minutes to melt chocolate. Whisk until smooth and shiny. Stir in 2
tablespoons vanilla extract. cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Roll rounded teaspoons of
chocolate mixture into balls and roll in 1 1/2 cups ground pecans. Place candies in coffee mugs, wrap and
refrigerate. Makes 2 dozen candies.
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CUP OF TEA CARD
On the front of the card print a picture of a really fancy tea cup, above it print:
FRIENDSHIP BEGINS WITH A CUP OF KINDNESS.
Inside it print: Please take the time to share a cup of CHRISTMAS TEA with someone you love.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Also inside the card put two tea bags.
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DONUT SEEDS
Take a baggie and put Cheerios or some other cereal that looks like a donut in it. Staple saying to baggie.
Saying has two sides.
FRONT SIDE:
DONUT SEEDS NEW HYBRID
Grow your own donut bush.
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Planting instructions on back of package.
BACK SIDE: HOW TO GROW
Carefully place one seed at bottom of a ten foot hole, five feet apart in any type of soil.
When mature; bush will grow to a height of six feet.
FOR GLAZED DONUTS: Pour twenty pounds of sugar in each hole.
GUARANTEE: If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, or plants fail to grow in five years- Dig up seeds
for PRO-RATED refund.
GOTCHA, INC. DONUT GROWERS
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Dustpan Cookies
You need a clean new dustpan, a batch of your favorite cookies with some of them broken. Put the cookies on the
dustpan, with the broken cookies on the top, wrap with cellophane, tie with bow and attach one of the poems.
I was baking some cookies,
When they dropped on the floor
So I scooped them right up
And rushed them to your door!
Merry Christmas From Our House To Yours!
I dropped these cookies on the floor,
so we can't eat them anymore.
I swept them up, as quick as I could.
Please let me know if they're still good.
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EXERCISER
Take a 2 1/2 x 2" block of wood, put it and the saying in a baggie.
EXERCISER
1. Place block in the center of the room.
2. Walk around the block two times.
3. Rest!! After all you've walked around the block two times!!!
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Fool proof diet kits
Magic Weight Loss Beans
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Put some large dried beans into a baggie and add these directions.
1. Remove beans from bag.
2. Throw them on the floor.
3. Bend down and pick up each bean.
4. Repeat hourly as needed.
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Giggle Jars
Use standard "wide mouth" baby food jars for best results. The juice jars just don't look quite right. With the lid on
the jar, glue two large or three small cotton balls to the lid of the jar. Then run a bead of tacky glue around the
edge of the lid. Next cover with a 4 to 6 inch square of some sort of pretty cloth. Hold in place with a rubber band
until glue is set - about 15 to 20 minutes (dry is better). Before the glue is set, kinda slide the cloth around to
"even out" the folds and pleats. Take lid off the jar and using scissors, trim the cloth flush with the bottom edge of
the lid. Remove the rubber band and trim the edge of the lid with lace, or rick rack, or narrow ribbon, etc. You
should now have a jar with the lid looking kinda like an under-stuffed pin-cushion. Print up the following sayings
onto a sheet of card stock..or business card. . Punch a hole in one corner. Tie a short piece of ribbon to each tag.
Have the girls take the lid off a jar hold it close to her mouth and "giggle" into each jar. Then quickly replace the
lid, pinching the tags ribbon in the jar.
Poem:
You say this jar is empty,
Well take another look!
This jar is filled with giggles,
In every little nook.
I put them there for you to save,
For when your life seems low.
So open up when times are sad,
And let my giggles flow.
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HUGS AND KISSES
Hugs and Kisses are affection to share,
To show others that you care. Hugs and Kisses are sent your way,
From someone who cares and wishes to say, My prayer for you is to have
a good day, And remember someone while on your way. And don't be too busy
to spend a moment or two, Thanking the Lord for His blessings to you.
And as you remember this Hug and Kiss, May it remind you of your friend
or sis.
(Give Poem attached to a bag of Hershey's Hugs and Kisses Mixed)
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The Jelly Bean Prayer
RED is for the blood He gave.
GREEN is for the grass He made.
YELLOW is for the sun so right.
ORANGE is for the edge of night
BLUE is for the sins we made.
WHITE is for the grace He gave.
PURPLE is for His hour of sorrow.
PINK is for our new tomorrow.
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A bag full of jelly beans colorful and sweet,
Is a prayer, is a promise, is a special treat.
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Jellybean Soup
To make this jellybean soup you need:
jellybeans
m&m's
tootsie rolls
chocolate marshmallow egg or bunnny
Into sometime of container place the above candies. You can decide on how much depending on the size of your
container. Attach the following poem:
It's Easter time,
What a lucky group.
We're going to dine,
On Jellybean soup.
We'll cook those beans,
Till they're red hot.
Add M&M's--
To fill up the pot.
We'll eat that soup.
And when we're through,
We'll have our tasty
Marshmallow stew.
For dessert we'll have a Tootsie Roll
And tomorrow it will be Chocolate casserole!
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Love is the Spice of Life
I give this gift to brides or new couples of any kind. I give an empty spice bottle or shaker with the word "LOVE"
on it. I print LOVE on a clear label and put that on if the holder is large enough.. or paint it on if you are a painter...
LOVE
Ingredients: Faithfulness, Gentleness, Goodness, Joy, Kindness, Patience, Peace, Protection, Trust, Truthfulness
and Unselfishness.
Then I attach this card:
THE STORY BEHIND "LOVE"
For many years a man watched his wife take a locked box down from the cupboard. She would unlock the box,
take a pinch, sprinkle it over whatever she was cooking, relock the box and return it to its place. One day, while
his wife was away, his curiosity got the best of him. He went to the cupboard, took the box down and opened it.
To his surprise it was empty! He turned it over and on the bottom was written the word "LOVE".So, though not in
your recipe book, into everything you cook, put in a big pinch of "LOVE". Keep your "LOVE" within easy reach and
use generously.
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The Marble Story
A friend of mine once said to me, this marble is for you.
Cause I was sure I had lost all of mine, when life became so blue.
For now I know despite the odds, my marbles may be few.
But this friend of mine reminded me, life can be wonderful too.
So here's a marble just for you, and only for some fun.
So when you think you've "lost your marbles", you know you have at least one.
You can fasten a marble to a card with the poem printed on it and give it to your friend
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MAGIC CUPID DUST
Fill a small plastic bag with red and white glitter
On a pink piece of card stock print –
Toss a little pinch of Cupid Dust in the air when you need to feel some magical sensations. It is a tiny sprinkling of
love, fortune, and tenderness. Trust in Cupid. You will never be alone and your life will be full of happiness.
Hope your Valentine's Day Sparkles
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Magic Snowflakes
This is sized to go on the baseball card protection sleeve little bags. I put white confetti, Mylar snowflakes, and
some white glitter in the bag....
Here is the verse:
We looked out our window and to our surprise,
there were shiny tiny snowflakes dancing before our eyes.
My sis and I got our coats and bundled up tight,
then we ran outside right into the night.
We stood there in awe wondering what to do
as the amount of snow just grew and grew.
We realized the magic right before our eyes,
each snowflake that fell was a wish from the skies.
We've gathered some snowflakes just for you,
sprinkle them around and all of your wishes will come true.
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NATURE'S BUBBLE BATH:
Take a baggie and put beans in it (like the kind you use for ham and beans)
Staple saying to baggie.
NATURE'S BUBBLE BATH
Directions for use: Soak for one hour, Cook, Eat before taking bath.
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NICE PILLS:
Take a baggie and put candy in it (I use small round ones that look like medicine). Staple saying to baggie.
NICE PILLS
We all know someone who could be a little nicer. Do them and yourself a favor.
Provide them with this supply of NICE PILLS.
They do wonders for in-laws, bosses, ex-husbands or ex-wives, nosey neighbors, GROUCHY, HATEFUL people
may take two if needed.
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Old Age Pills
Use the jelly beans and make a bag topper
Black JB Senility
Geen JB constipation
Orange JB Deafness
Pink JB Wrinkles
Purple JB Arthritis
Red JB sex
White JB Baldness
Yellow JB gas
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POWERBAND:
Take a piece of leather rope and tie one end, put the beads on the rope in the order they are listed and then tie
the other end.
Put the band and the saying in a baggie.
POWERBAND
BLACK is our sin before we are saved.
RED is the blood of CHRIST shed for us on the cross.
WHITE we are cleansed when we are saved.
BLUE is baptism.
GREEN we are growing in CHRIST.
YELLOW/GOLD is our riches in HEAVEN.
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PRAYER ROCK
Print out this poem ... maybe with a graphic of praying hands or someone kneeling in prayer. Go outside and get
a small rock. Place the rock on saran wrap and twist up and tie with a ribbon. Poof up the top of the wrapping. Tie
the poem to the package with ribbon. It looks nice rolled like a scroll and tied with a ribbon to match the ribbon
tying the package.
I’m Your little prayer rock and this is what I’ll do.
Just put me on your pillow ‘til the day is through
Then turn back the covers and climb into the bed:
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WHACK!, your little prayer rock will hit you on the head!
Then you will remember as the day is through
To kneel and say your prayers as you wanted to.
Then when you are all finished just dump me on the floor
I’ll stay right there all through the night to give you help once more.
When you get up in the morning… CLUNK! I’ll stub your toe
So you will remember your morning prayers before you go.
Put me back on your pillow when your bed is made,
And you clever little prayer rock will continue to your aid.
Because Your Heavenly Father cares and loves you so
He wants you to remember to talk to Him you know!
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SPECIAL GIFT:
Take a 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 block of wood and wrap it with wrapping paper.
After you glue saying to front, put a bow on it.
This is a very special gift
That you can never see
The reason it's so special is
It's just for you from me.
Whenever you are lonely
Or ever feeling blue,
You only have to hold this gift
And know I think of you.
You never can unwrap it.
Please leave the ribbon tied.
Just hold the box close to heart,
It's filled with love inside.
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Spoonful of love
Put two Hershey kisses on a spoon tied in saran wrap and tied with ribbon
In this spoonful of love,
2 kisses you’ll see
One’s from Santa Claus,
The other’s from me
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CANDY GRAMS
CANDY GRAM PRESENTATION
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You can present the candy grams in various ways. I usually make a label that will fit around a quart sized paint
can, attach the label, then put Styrofoam in the bottom of the can. I use the wooden skewers and clear packing
tape. Tape a skewer to each candy bar/item. Then insert them at varying heights into the can. This becomes a
bouquet. I usually add curly ribbon, or balloons or decorations depending on the occasion. You can also decorate
a large terra cotta pot....insert the Styrofoam and set the candy on the skewers into the pot....making an
arrangement. Then you will need to print the "gram" out on your computer. I usually tape that to a skewer too, and
insert that into the pot along with the bars. You can also get foam core board, and handprint out the gram. (in
large lettering) Gluing the actual candy bar to the place in the sentence instead of the name of the candy bar.
These are really unusual gifts, and generally cause quite a conversation piece.
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Candy Gram Packaging Ideas
You can do them alot of different ways.
1. Stuff the mentioned candy bars in an empty 2 liter pop bottle, and make a new lable for it with the "gram" on it.
(Label covers the slit you make to put the stuff inside) Add some ribbon at the top on the lid.
2. Use an empty clean new paint can (from home improvement centers). And make a label with the "Gram" on it,
and put the contents inside sticking out with tissue also sticking out...or put all the contents inside and close the lid
on them..with another graphic on the lid.
3. Glue them all on a piece of thin foamcore board, or poster board, with the candy glue gunned down where the
words would be. It is sort of a giant "Gram"
4. Put everything in any kind of containter, that has a card or tag attached with the "gram" on it...This could be a
basket, a pail, an empty large jar...anything. Decorate the container appropriately fo the occasion. Examples
would be for a little boy--a childs toy truck with the candies in the back part...you could even bundle them all up in
tulle and set them in the back of the dump truck, or cover the back of the dump truck with syran wrap and add a
bow, and the gram card. OR a nice basket with the candies, and perhaps even a little potted flower tucked in the
middle of the candies for Mother..Wrap the whole basket in netting and add a big colorful bow and the card with
the gram. OR a BABY gram could be a little doll bassinet....etc...you get the idea.
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Candy Gram
The RIESEN for this greeting, is to wish you a CAREFREE holiday season. Don't go NUTS while you are fighting
the MOUNDS of people all shopping at the last minute. Take some time to enjoy the SYMPHONY of voices from
the carolers, or enjoy a SWEET ESCAPE on me. Don't worry about getting CHUNKY on all those holiday treats
either. There will be GOOD and PLENTY time to worry about that after the holidays. Even though the road
leading to Christmas may be a ROCKY ROAD.....just think of all the ALMOND JOY you will receive when your
friends/family see how well they SKORed with all those gifts. Don't be a BUTTERFINGER unwrapping all of them.
And get that BIG HUNK of yours to be a LIFESAVER and make you a cup of TEA. Sit back, relax and may your
PEANUT BUTTER CUP overflow with SPECIAL TREASURES of holiday memories.
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Candy Gram
Shepherds used their {Staffs} to guide the sheep, As a tiny newborn {Baby} lay fast asleep. A bright shiny {Star}
led the wise men to his humble abode, With them they carried gifts, one of which was {Gold}. This baby became
our {Savior}, to lead us on our way, Remember this great miracle, as you celebrate Christmas Day.
To put in the bag.....
Staff.........Candy Cane
Baby .......Baby Ruth Bar
Star...........Starburst Candy
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Gold...........Wrapped Gold Coins
Savior........Life Saver Candy
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Candy gram for teachers:
Dear Mrs(teacher's name):
I have to admit, (student's name) did not exactly shake her (POM POMS) when she found out she had you for a
teacher. Rumor had it that your gave out (MOUNDS) of homework. But when she actually saw how much you did
give, she thought her eyes were playing (TWIX) on her! It was (GOOD & PLENTY) and she thought you were
(NUTRAGEOUS)!! It turns out that you were a (LIFESAVER), because her (SKOR)'s were so high, I thought I had
(DOTS) in front of my eyes!! So, as our thanks to you, we are going to go to Mr. (WHATCHAMACALLIT) (the
principal) and ask him to give you a bonus of, let's say (100 GRAND), on (PAYDAY) for being such a Great
Teacher! Have a (CAREFREE) Summer, and here's a few (NIPS) for you to enjoy either (NOW OR LATER),
(HUGS & KISSES)
Love,
Your Name
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Candy gram for son or daughter
Dear Daughter/Son:
Happy Birthday daughter/son , May your day be filled with MOUNDS of JOY with the Dove's PROMISE of more to
come. You have permission to SKITTLE through the day with a StarBURST of energy. U-NO you are loved.
HUGS & KISSES,
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ANNIVERSARY candy gram
Happy Anniversary, you SWEETARTS! Fifty years gone by, and you are still each others RIESEN for living.
You've been each others ALMOND JOY as you travel the ROCKY ROADs and MILKY WAYs together.
The GOOD & PLENTY CAREFREE days outweigh the NUTRAGEOUS times and you have shared plenty of
SNICKERS. You'll always be each others BIT O HONEY, and SUGAR BABIES. You are each others SPECIAL
TREASURE in life. Here's to another 50 years of SYMPHONYs and STARBURSTs. And that you continue to
ROLO-ver next to each other each morning with CAREFREE smiles. HUGS & KISSES,
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Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas from this JOLLY RANCHER and his MILK MAIDS and MILK DUDes. We wish
you MOUNDS of SPECIAL TREASURES in the New Year. We hope that your SUGAR BABIES will take special
care to stay away from the NUTS and LEMON HEADS in the world and that their DREAMS are filled with PETER
PAN fun. We hope you hit the lotto this year and make at least 100 GRAND. We pray the Lord will keep you from
venturing on ROCKY ROADs. Keep in mind that we always have HUGS & KISSES for our family*, especially
when we feel TWIZZLEd and blue. Ignore the SNICKERS of others and know always that you SKOREd big by
having such a loving family**.
*change family to "friends."
**change to "NUTRAGEOUS friends", so it works for both.
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Dad's Day candy gram
Dear (Sugar) Daddy,
You are the best dad in the whole Milky Way, even though you are from Mars and I'm from Venus. You Skor high
points as a dad....don't Snicker(s). When you were born there was a Symphony in heaven! Your Hot Tamale(s),
Mom, still thinks you are a Big Hunk. I wish I could take you on a shopping Spree on 5th Avenue in New York
(Peppermint Patty), but they don't have Builders Square there because they're Nerds.
Love you Mounds,
Your Nut (Roll)
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GETTING MARRIED CANDY GRAM
I arranged everything in a big planter, and attached the following letter...
Dear (_____):
I wish you and (groom) the Best of Luck and much fortune in the years to come. However....before you "Pledge"
your eternal love, there are a few things you should know about the man you are soon to marry.
First of all, the "Son of a Gun" will always be looking for a "Bit o Honey" and a bit of "Almond Joy". He will not be
content to just "Snuggle" and "Carress". He will expect you to "Shout" with "Joy" each time you make Whoopee.
But make sure you never shout out "Oh Henry." Believe me, sometimes it will take "Sheer Endurance" and maybe
a few "Nips" to hold back the "Snickers" when he offers to show you his "Babe Ruth."
Secondly, you are absolutely, positively NOT allowed to get "Chunky" or he will be sure to "Vanish" in a "Jif"!
And Thirdly, probably the most important of all...If you want to "Stayfree" from all that "Baby Magic" for a little
while, it will be up to YOU to "Safeguard" yourself. DO NOT leave it up to old "Butterfinger", because he'll just
"Squirt (&Mop)" on his way to the "Milky Way".
Don't let this scare you though, because (groom) is really a "Fantastic" guy and not a "Nerd" who will always
make your life a "Symphony." Even if he isn't "Mr. Clean."
Here's wishing you a life that is a "Breeze" with nothing but "Joy." That your love never goes out with the "Tide,"
and you make "Fab"ulous money, so you can afford a maid so your hands stay "Chiffon" soft.
"Sunlight" and "Cheer"
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Graduation Candy Gram
Congratulations
You survived Teachers from MARS...MOUNDS of homework... NUTRAGEOUS late nights of studying to SKOR
well on exams and ROCKY ROADS. You proved you can ROLL (tootsie) with the punches and you're no DUM
DUM. You proved you were a RED HOT student. There will be no SNICKERS, only a SYMPHONY of cheers as
you graduate. Have a CAREFREE summer and get ready to hit those High School books so you can get the
perfect job earning $100 GRAND a year. WERTHER you succeed is up to you. I have faith in you because you
have always been a (Almond) JOY to me.
HUGS and KISSES,
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Graduation Candy Gram ~ Another Version
Congratulations
You survived Teachers from MARS...MOUNDS of homework... NUTRAGEOUS late nights of studying to SKOR
well on exams and ROCKY ROADS. You proved you can ROLL (tootsie) with the punches and you're no DUM
DUM. You proved you were a RED HOT student. There will be no SNICKERS, only a SYMPHONY of cheers as
you graduate. I'll be the one in the front row doing FLIPZ.
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Have a CAREFREE summer and get ready to hit the books again EXTRA hard. WERTHER you succeed is up to
you. As far as I am concerned, there is a STARBURST in the MILKY WAY with your name on it. I have faith in
you because you have always been a (Almond) JOY to me.
Remember, Mamma didn't raise any NERDS and you can always call on me when you need a LIFESAVER.
HUGS and KISSES
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I'm sorry Gram
Dear __________
Sometimes mistakes are small like CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISINS other times they seem to be as big as
aMOUNTAIN (bar). I took a CHANCE and made you unhappy with me. I never MINT too! I PROMISE I won't
make such a NUTRAGEOUS goof again! You are very special to me and I go to REESE'S, when I know you are
unhappy! I could just crawl back into a TURTLE 's shell, and pretend it doesn't matter, but it does! I have
MOUNDS of affection for you, and this was nothing to SNICKER about. I could LOOK all the way from the MILKY
WAY to 5TH AVENUE and not find a more wonderful________ than you! Please accept my apologies and show
me one of those CAREFREE smiles!
Love ______________
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Mother's Day Gram
I know I haven't been an ALMOND JOY to you all my life. I have been down some ROCKY ROADs, but you have
always been there to help me pick up the REESE'S PIECES and pave a better MILKY WAY for me. You are truly
a SPECIAL TREASURE in my life. A CAREFREE spirit and never without HUGS & KISSES for her child. You are
the RIESEN they made Mother's Day BAR NONE. Happy Mother's Day. I love you GOOD & PLENTY.
Your SUGAR BABIES,
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Mothers Day Gram Another Version
Dear Mom:
I know there is a special REISIN you are my Mom.
When life has given me ROCKY ROADS, I can count on you to be my LIFESAVER! Even when I have given you
MOUNDS of trouble or when I've been a DUM DUM, you hardly ever SNICKER. You will always have a BIG
HUNK of my heart because you are such a TREASURE to me.
I look forward to SKITTLES of fun continuing to learn from you. You are such a SWEET TART. There aren't
enough stars in the MILKY WAY and around MARS to outshine you.
Hope you had a GRAND Mother's Day!
HUGS & KISSES
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NURSES candy gram
Nurses are an ALMOND JOY to have around when you are feeling under the weather. They work NUTRAGEOUS
hours to see that our loved ones are taken care of GOOD & PLENTY and on their MILKY WAY to recovery.
They soothe away RED HOTS fevers with just a gentle touch, and show MOUNDS of kindness to their patients
each day. They never forget that sometimes a little SNICKER is the best medicine. They have to remain calm,
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and can never have BUTTERFINGERS. Nurses are SPECIAL TREASURES and worth more than $100 GRAND.
They are truly LIFESAVERS and deserve a big HUG, and a SWEET ESCAPE
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Retirement Candy Gram
WOW, Your PAYDAY is finally here. After all these years of rolling up your sleeves, ROCKY ROADS, MOUNDS
of work, you are finally able to LOOK for SKITTLES of fun things to do. WERTHER or not you hit 5TH AVENUE or
fly to MARS to do the CHARLESTON, we know that you will be CAREFREE and have a NUTRAGEOUS
retirement with, ZERO thoughts of the work CRUNCH! We really SKORed big having you to work with (for). So
you're the REISEN for our celebration, our wishes for your ALMOND JOYful retirement after all the GOOD &
PLENTY of work you have done. Your a SPECIAL TREASURES to us , the best BAR NONE! You are worth a
MINT!
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Student Candy Gram
The candies can be placed in a basket, or on a sheet of poster board w/ the candy taking the place of the words:
I know you think your teachers are from MARS, but there is a RIESEN for it. They're trying to cram MOUNDS of
information into your brain in a short time. You're on a TOOTSIE ROLL and working towards graduation, and
that's hard work. But think of it, when you graduate, you could be earning $100 GRAND a year! Cheer up, you're
not a MILK DUD or a DUM DUM. Don't SKITTLES it all yet and go NUTRAGEOUS. Hang in there, study hard,
and don't worry about the SNICKERS from your friends. WERTHER or not you succeed is up to you. I have faith
in you because you've always been my ALMOND JOY. (or BIT O HONEY or SUGAR BABY) I'll always be here
for you.
HUGS & KISSES,
Mom.
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Tax Day Candy Gram
If taxes have taken a BIG HUNK out of your PAY DAY, and you're staring down a ROCKY ROAD with no hope of
SWEET ESCAPES, here's a little LIFESAVER to make you feel like you've gotten your MILKY WAY.
Just sit back, SNICKERS, and grin because you have in your hands the only $100 GRAND the IRS can't take
away. Now isn't that an ALMOND JOY?
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Teacher Candy Gram
The RIESEN for this candy gram is to thank you GOOD & PLENTY for the MOUNDS of knowledge I have gained
while in your class. It has been an ALMOND JOY to be your student and your help has MINT a lot to me.
Teachers that reach their goal by helping students reach theirs, are truly SPECIAL TREASURES. You SKOR an
A+ with me!
HUGS,
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Valentine's Day Candy Gram
My Dearest (Sugar Baby):
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Happy Valentines Day. May this bouquet bring you a (Snicker) as you read my message. It will not make you
(Chunky) and I am not playing (Twix) on you. You are my (Bit-O-Honey), you are worth more than a (100 Grand)
to me, I get (Goo Goo) eyes every time I see you. Our (Good-N-Plenty) life together is like shopping on (5th
Avenue) on (Pay Day). I wish you (Mounds) of (Almond Joy) on this Valentines Day.
Hugs and Kisses
(Now and Later)
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