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Rush Bag Essentials for girls going thru Sorority Recruitment

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To ease some of the stress that comes with sorority recruitment, I recommend girls (aka Potential New Members - PNMs) be prepared with a well organized Rush Bag. I’m sharing items my daughter packed in hers. I also suggest having your bag monogrammed...
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Rush Bag Must Haves

 
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For visiting sorority houses during the hot summer months, a hand-held fan is essential.
JISULIFE Handheld Mini Fan
 
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Can’t forget deodorant! Native has in travel size. 🥵
Native Travel Size Deodorant
 
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Hopefully girls won’t need this but smart to pack a travel size umbrella just in case. ☔️
BAODINI Small UV Protection Travel Umbrella
 
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Must stay hydrated! Owala water bottles come in a wide range of colors and the slim fit works well in rush bags! 💦
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle
 
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You’ll want to include some touch up makeup and this lip gloss by Summer Fridays is awesome! 💋
Lip Butter Balm, Pink Sugar
 
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Girls will probably use their phones for daily schedules & ranking houses so a portable charger is a must have.
podoru Magsafe 5000mAh Magnetic Power Bank
 
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Girls’ feet will be happy with some comfy slides like these Crocs to slip on between sorority rounds. They come in many colors.
Crocs Women's Getaway Strappy Sandals
 
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This is a great mini hair brush by Tangle Teezer to keep in bag.
Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler Hairbrush
 
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Girls may not have time to run to their dorm rooms between rounds so a travel mirror is essential for quick make-up touchups.
Compact Mirror 1X/3X LED Pocket with Battery
 
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Love this for smelling fresh! Target has in a travel size.
Being Frenshe Women's Hair, Body & Linen Mist Body Spray with Essential Oils
 
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A small notebook from Paperage is very handy for taking notes in between sorority rounds.📝
PAPERAGE Lined Pocket Journal Notebook (Blush)
 
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Many schools will give PNM’s a canvas tote bag but you may want one that’s larger and waterproof. Mark & Graham make good quality bags in lots of fun colors.
Mark & Graham x Steele Waterproof Tote

Other Rush Bag items to consider

 
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With a lot of walking between sorority events, smart to keep handy these Band-Aid brand cushions for blisters.
HYDRO SEAL® Waterproof Heel Blister Protection Bandages, 6 Ct
 
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For fresh breath this Crest scope spray is good to keep in bag. Chewing gum is usually a no-no.
Crest Scope Mint Breath Mist Spray 1-Pack
 
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For girls waiting outside between sorority rounds a microfiber towel to sit on is useful.
BAGAIL Ultra Soft Microfiber Camping Towel
 
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This CeraVe sunscreen is great because it doesn’t leave a white cast.
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face
 
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This large claw clip works well for pulling hair up and handy to keep in rush bag.
scünci Large Open Rectangle Claw Clip - Matte Blush - Thick Hair
 
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Definitely want to load up on small snacks to keep energy up! These Kind mini bars are just the right size for a quick bite.
KIND Minis Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt
 
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This setting spray is great for making it thru the long days of recruitment week.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Setting Spray
 
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Touchland hand sanitizers are just the right size for your rush bag.
Glow Mist Rosewater
 
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Fiskars compact sewing kit is good for emergency fashion malfunctions.
Fiskars 27-Piece Travel Sewing Kit with Case
 
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For heavy downpours a rain poncho keeps girls’ outfits dry. This one by SaphiRose comes in multiple colors.
SaphiRose Unisex Waterproof Rain Poncho