It's that time of year when graduation caps begin flying in the air and young adults head off on their own for the first time, either to college or the great wide world. If you're looking for a great graduation gift idea, we've got it: an "On Your Own Survival Kit" complete with all the little things you find yourself needing when suddenly you're the one in charge. Use our list as a shopping guide or as inspiration for your own gift. But whatever you do, don't forget the cookies!
The On Your Own Survival Kit
- Small sewing kit with buttons, needles, thread
- Basic first aid kit
- Rainy day funds gift card
- Cookbook
- Kitchen knife set
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Cough drops
- Hand sanitizer
- Air freshener
- Basic medications like pain, allergy, antacid
- Address book with family and friends mailing addresses
- Duct tape
- WD-40
- Flashlight
- Assortment of batteries
- Safety pins
- USB thumb drive
- Laundry soap
- Tooth floss
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Cell phone battery backup
- Basic screwdriver set
- Basic wrench set
- Krazy glue
- Scissors
- GPS
- Jumper cables
- Tire pressure gauge
- Road atlas
- Reusable shopping bags
- Ziploc bags
- Clorox wipes
- Multivitamins
- Wall calendar
- Board game
- Emergency candles
- Lint roller
- Kleenex
- Laundry basket
- Sharpie markers
- Box of ramen noodles
- Case of toilet paper
- Plunger
- Travel blanket
- Plenty of Mrs. Fields cookies
