Wedding Survival Kit

My Girlfriend Lexie got married last fall to my husband's husband Andrew. I say this because Chad will ignore my phone calls if he is on the phone with Andrew, but if he is on the phone with me, he has to hang up and talk to Andrew.  They leave Lexie and I for each other all the time, it is a running joke, that we are their covers.  But anyway... For her Bridal shower, I made them a wedding survival kit.

I Put a tag/note in the top of each box with the list of what was in each box and why.

The small box on top was "His" Box.  It included:

Air Freshener: Because the honeymoon is over, she will start farting in bed now.

Cue cards: Because ‘yes, dear’ is the appropriate response in any situation.

Duct Tape: Because you’ll need to tape your mouth shut before you get yourself in trouble.

Ear plugs: Because there will come a time when she starts in with the ‘OMG! NO she didn’t!’ but is really just using you as a sounding board.

Hoop earrings: Because you need to understand that your new role is similar to that of a circus lion’s. Plus, you can use them as a get out of jail card. (You’re welcome.)

Pad of Paper: Because you’ll need a to-do list (keep her happy, because if she isn’t happy you’re not going to be happy).

Qtips: Because you will be asked, on multiple occasions, if you are listening. (The answer is yes.)

Tweezers: Because there will be days when she becomes a thorn in your side and you need to dig her out. (I lied. There will be a lot days like that, and they will normally occur around the same time each month.)

The middle box was "Her" Box.  It included:

Button: Because sometimes you’ll need to "button your lip." (Even when you know you’re right)

Dum Dums: Because silently handing him a Dum Dum when he is acting like a dufus is scarier than yelling.

Ibuprofen: Because there will be times you just don’t feel like the brown chicken, brown cow.

Lip balm: Because your lips are bound to be chapped from the tushies you kissed while planning your wedding.

Marbles: Because you’ll need to replace the ones he makes you lose. (He is not only the cause of your sanity, but your insanity also.)

Penny: Because you’ll need to have good cents (sense) to know which battles are worth fighting, and which are better ignored.

Razors: Because we all need to slow down and smooth things over.

Shout: Because it is bound to happen. Get it out so you can move on to the fun part… making up.

SweeTarts: Because for every moment you hand him a Dum Dum, you should remind him that he will still always be your "sweetheart."

Teabag: Because someday he’ll get into hot water, make him some tea to share.

The bottom box was "Their" Box.  It included:

Calendar: Because you’ll fall more in love with every passing day.

Candle: Because the glow of romance will always be a part of your love.

Eraser: Because no one is perfect.

Jar of Jam: Because in the years to come, you’re bound to find yourselves in a Jam.

Kisses: Because the well runs dry after the honeymoon phase.

Lemonade: Because sometimes you need a reminder that "when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade."

Mints: Because you guys are mint for each other. (Awwww!)

Paper Clips: Because they’ll help you "hold it all together."

Pregnancy test: Because you enjoyed too many Kisses during the honeymoon phase. (It happens to the best of us.)

Puzzle Pieces: Because you make each other complete. (Awwwww)

Rubber Bands: Because you’ll need to remember to be "flexible" in all things.

Skittles: Because, at the end of the day, getting knocked up is the rainbow after the storm of wedding prep is over.

Snickers: Because couples that snickers together, stays together.

Starburst: Because you’ll need a "burst" of energy on the days you don’t have any.

Tissues: Because there will be days you’ll need to dry each other’s tears.

Tootsie Rolls: Because you’ll need help to roll with the punches.

Wine: Because the only “wining” in your relationship should be the drinking kind.

I had everything printed nicely, and I made sure the boxes were something they would actually use, that way even though the gift was cute, it was still part functional. 

Needless to say, she absolutely loved the gift.  I think next time, I will take a few more pictures so you can see the insides and what I put in there!