My wedding was out of town for almost all of my guests, so one of the first things I started planning (obsessing over) for my wedding were the Out Of Town boxes and all the adorable, pint-sized things I wanted to include in them!
For me, an "oops kit" was going to be an essential - somethng that would include those items that (1) are frequently forgotten about or never thought of in the first place, (2) aren't typiclly included by the hotel (things like lotion, shampoo, sewing kits, cotton balls, etc.) and (3) would be annoying or expensive to buy at the hotel.
Behold:
Contents:
Clear PVC Pillow Box (5.5" x 3.5" x 0.75") - $0.14 each at PaperMart.com
Shout Wipe - $0.99/4pk at Target = $0.25 each
Advil- $0.99/3pk at dollar store = $0.33 each
Two Band Aids - $1/30pk at dollar store = $0.07 for two
Wet Wipes - $1/18pk at dollar store = $0.06 each
Kiehls SPF Sample - FREE (we happend to have a bunch of these on hand!)
(In the small sealable celophane bag, which I had around the house):
Two Alcohol Wipes - $1/18pk at dollar store = $0.11 for two
Two Bobby Pins - $1/50pk at dollar store = about $0.04
Two Safety Pins - $1/100pk at dollar store = about $0.02
One Black hair tie -$1/30pk at dollar store = about $0.03
Two clear plastic hair ties - $1/200pk at dollar store = about $0.01
Everything was topped off with some labels I purchased at Staples or Office Depot, about 2" by 2.5", and printed at home. It reads: "Oops, Eek, Ouch For life's little emergencies". You could also use some regular paper and a glue stick.
Total Cost: $1.06 (before tax) - That's about the same price as one of those Johnson & Johnson mini first aid kits, and it includes so much more than band aids!
this is fantastic! when you list items from the dollar store do you mean Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Fred's...? Curious because I went to the actual "Dollar Tree" today and they had nothing but bobby pins and pony bands from your list lol.
I got all of those particular items from the 99 Cents Only stores (I think they're mostly located on the West Coast). Their inventory changes a lot depending on what they get their hands on, but they offer great deals when you can catch them.
i love this idea! the majority of my guest will be from out of town as well and i might borrow this idea from you! something I never even thought of. thanks for sharing
i love this idea! the majority of my guest will be from out of town as well and i might borrow this idea from you! something I never even thought of. thanks for sharing
The East coast has dollar tree which is another $1 store. They have a lot of amazing stuff there. You can also order in bulk online (www.dollartree.com) which I am thinking of doing for my vases.
My wedding was out of town for almost all of my guests, so one of the first things I started planning (obsessing over) for my wedding were the Out Of Town boxes and all the adorable, pint-sized things I wanted to include in them!
For me, an "oops kit" was going to be an essential - somethng that would include those items that (1) are frequently forgotten about or never thought of in the first place, (2) aren't typiclly included by the hotel (things like lotion, shampoo, sewing kits, cotton balls, etc.) and (3) would be annoying or expensive to buy at the hotel.
Behold:
Contents:
Clear PVC Pillow Box (5.5" x 3.5" x 0.75") - $0.14 each at PaperMart.com
Shout Wipe - $0.99/4pk at Target = $0.25 each
Advil- $0.99/3pk at dollar store = $0.33 each
Two Band Aids - $1/30pk at dollar store = $0.07 for two
Wet Wipes - $1/18pk at dollar store = $0.06 each
Kiehls SPF Sample - FREE (we happend to have a bunch of these on hand!)
(In the small sealable celophane bag, which I had around the house):
Two Alcohol Wipes - $1/18pk at dollar store = $0.11 for two
Two Bobby Pins - $1/50pk at dollar store = about $0.04
Two Safety Pins - $1/100pk at dollar store = about $0.02
One Black hair tie -$1/30pk at dollar store = about $0.03
Two clear plastic hair ties - $1/200pk at dollar store = about $0.01
Everything was topped off with some labels I purchased at Staples or Office Depot, about 2" by 2.5", and printed at home. It reads: "Oops, Eek, Ouch For life's little emergencies". You could also use some regular paper and a glue stick.
Total Cost: $1.06 (before tax) - That's about the same price as one of those Johnson & Johnson mini first aid kits, and it includes so much more than band aids!
posted by Mrs Stojo 11 months agoCute!
posted by OurWedding 11 months agoVery nicely done!
posted by sweetc02 11 months agoLove this!
posted by Kspot 11 months agolove!
posted by shedayz 10 months agoThis is really cute! What else are you going to put in your OOT boxes?
posted by korine21 10 months agothis is fantastic! when you list items from the dollar store do you mean Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Fred's...? Curious because I went to the actual "Dollar Tree" today and they had nothing but bobby pins and pony bands from your list lol.
posted by shedayz 10 months agoI got all of those particular items from the 99 Cents Only stores (I think they're mostly located on the West Coast). Their inventory changes a lot depending on what they get their hands on, but they offer great deals when you can catch them.
BTW - thank you all for the kind posts!!
posted by Mrs Stojo 10 months agoi love this idea! the majority of my guest will be from out of town as well and i might borrow this idea from you! something I never even thought of. thanks for sharing
posted by Katie98 10 months agoi love this idea! the majority of my guest will be from out of town as well and i might borrow this idea from you! something I never even thought of. thanks for sharing
posted by Katie98 10 months agoThe East coast has dollar tree which is another $1 store. They have a lot of amazing stuff there. You can also order in bulk online (www.dollartree.com) which I am thinking of doing for my vases.
posted by xlittlerosebudx 10 months agoI absolutely LOVE this. I'm going to 'borrow' this idea if that's okay =)
posted by lilbonk77 7 months ago