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Let me help you pack your Feis Survival Kit!
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Don’t fall victim to some of the most commonly overlooked and forgotten feis day items!
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Little Emergency Items
 
For the Dancer
 
For Mom

Little Emergency Items

Some of the small things you need, to dodge some of the most common curveballs.

 
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Grab a sewing kit like this so you don't have to learn that you need one the hard way - like I did lol
Fiskars Compact Travel Sewing Kit, TSA compliant
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You can't have too many bobby pins! I don't know how they disappear, but they do!
Goody SlideProof Bobby Pins, 26 Ct, Brown
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You need these for a variety of things from pinning skirts, to attaching competitor numbers!
XKDOUS 150 Pack Universal Safety Pins
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Don't let headaches ruin the day!
Ibuprofen Child Safety Top (NSAID) Pain Reliever Tablets - 500ct - up&up™
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Great for headaches and other aches and pains that you don't want to define the day!
Tylenol Extra Strength Acetaminophen - Easy to Swallow Pain Reliever Caplets - 24 ct
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This is my first line of defense for injuries. I've rolled an ankle and taken arnica and had all pain melt away!
Arnica 200ck Multi-Pack - Boiron USA
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For the Dancer

Easily overlooked and forgotten items that come in handy on feis-day!

 
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Easier to pack than fresh fruit, and provides a natural carb boost for energy!
That's it. Natural Gluten Free Soft & Chewy Apple + Mango Fruit Bars, 18 Count
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Nuts and cranberries provide a quick and filling snack to keep energy up throughout the day.
Emerald Nuts, Walnuts & Almonds with Dried Cherries, 100 Calorie Packs, 10 Ct, 6.7 oz
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Add hotel ice and it'll keep your dancer's water cold all day!
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel 32oz
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A great little travel speaker for running steps in the hallway!
Bluetooth Speaker Wireless, IP67 Waterproof, 15W Stereo, 2500mAh Battery
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For Mom

Little things to help Mom get through the day.

 
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Now you can *be* tired, but *look* well-rested. ;)
Patchology Serve Chilled Rosé Hydrating Eye Patches (5 Pairs)
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My Stanley thermos keeps my coffee hot way longer than any other thermos I own! Just pour your Starbs in here and enjoy hot coffee all day.
STANLEY FlipTop Mug 20oz Peach Rose
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Winter is dry enough, and hotels are dry year round. Bring a good hand cream!
L'OCCITANE 20% Organic Shea Butter Hand Cream
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Smooths lip lines and improves lip health; this my go to li product. Need a balm? A gloss? This does both.
Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment - OLEHENRIKSEN | Sephora
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Don't forget a sweater for yourself in case the ballroom is cold!
QUALFORT Women's Oversized Cotton Cardigan Sweater
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A large, wipeable tote is great for holding all the feis-day essentials!
Striped PVC Large Glossy Waterproof Tote
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i don't know about you, but I appreciate a reliable stain remover, and this one takes the cake.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 4oz
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My other go-to stain saver!
Tide Pen Pro Ultimate Stain Remover
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