If you’ve stepped into Walmart or Target lately, you’ve likely noticed shelves overflowing with school supplies—loose-leaf paper, colorful folders, crayons, and markers—all signaling that the first day of school is right around the corner. While essentials like pencils and erasers are a given, some important supplies often get overlooked. As a woman myself, I want to share a thoughtful idea: a Back-to-School Survival Kit for Girls.
Before you dive in, let me give you a little heads-up—this post might get a bit awkward. Talking about female-specific topics, like (deep breath) getting your period, can be a little uncomfortable. I get it—it’s a sensitive subject. But the truth is, nearly every girl or woman has dealt with it, will deal with it, or is currently dealing with it. It’s something we all have in common. Lucky us, right? (Yes, that’s sarcasm.)
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED
- Zippered pouch (ordered mine from Thirty-One. Thanks, Kelly!)
- Sanitary napkins and/or tampons (I would personally base this decision on age. I wouldn’t want my 10-year old using a tampon but that’s my own opinion.)
- Flushable wipes
- Extra panties in a Ziploc bag
- Brush
- Hair ties and bobby pins
- Lip balm/chapstick
- Tissues
- Nail file (Yes, this matches my Thirty-One pouch and it was a free gift!)
- Oil absorbing sheets
- Mini deodorant
- Hand sanitizer
- Dental floss
- Lotion
- Q-tips
Feel free to add or delete any items to meet your needs. Notice that I didn’t include any Tylenol or Midol to the list. Schools tend to have rules against students taking pills on campus. You’ll want to find out about this before adding any to your child’s survival kit.
My Back-to-School Survival Kit for Girls is a must-have for young girls starting as early as 4th or 5th grade. The truth is, once you start needing an emergency period kit, you’ll probably carry one for the next 40 years! So why not make one for yourself while putting one together for your daughter? It could even be a great bonding experience.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this idea! Have you created a survival kit for your daughter yet? Did your mom make one for you when you were younger? Do you keep an emergency kit in your purse? Let me know in the comments below!
