Daughter going to Virginia for community service Help with useful stocking stuffers

[oraf7]

Hi my 19yr old is going to southwest Virginia to help rebuild. Any how they will not be able to shower but maybe twice during the week and will be sleeping in a country music hall in sleeping bags.
I would love some idease to stuff her stocking with that would be useful She will be going in March during spring break. TIA

[mabear74]

I can think of alot of things, none which would problaby be a lot of fun......Like deodarant, baby wipes, etc.....is for one week?

[oraf7]

Originally Posted by mabear74

I can think of alot of things, none which would problaby be a lot of fun......Like deodarant, baby wipes, etc.....is for one week?

Yes she is going for a full week during her spring break. I will put deodorant and yes I have been telling her I have to find body wash wipes LOL. Also will pack a few of her favorite non-perishable snacks. She will be flying. Waiting to hear all the great ideas as my brain is frozen right about now.

[mabear74]

I would add Chapstick and handcream, or work gloves depending on the type of rebuilding she is doing.....snacks are a good idea, if she has an mp3 player maybe give her a gift card to her favorite site for music to listen while she is working or relaxing. Maybe an air freshener, in case the odors of where she will be staying gets to be too much!

[daltonmama]

I am in VA, so please note that the weather in March can vary greatly. In March, we can have days of wearing shorts where the temps are going higher and higher. On the same hand, we've had our largest blizzards ever in March. So, I would suggest packing warm items as well as cool items.

*What part of VA will she in? I noticed that you said Southwest, but that doesn't tell too much. If you don't want to say online, I completely understand. Just wondering

Also, we have been declared a disaster area due to the drought. I would probably consider taking water along as well.

If I think of anything else, I will add to the post.

***PS: I think it is wonderful that she is contributing to the community. Thank you

[deerekid]

How about a disposable camera or two? If it gets lost, no biggie. I'm sure she'll meet lots of new friends.

[oraf7]

Originally Posted by daltonmama

I am in VA, so please note that the weather in March can vary greatly. In March, we can have days of wearing shorts where the temps are going higher and higher. On the same hand, we've had our largest blizzards ever in March. So, I would suggest packing warm items as well as cool items.

*What part of VA will she in? I noticed that you said Southwest, but that doesn't tell too much. If you don't want to say online, I completely understand. Just wondering

Also, we have been declared a disaster area due to the drought. I would probably consider taking water along as well.

If I think of anything else, I will add to the post.

***PS: I think it is wonderful that she is contributing to the community. Thank you

I will find out. I did know but am blank right now. I know it is right on the Tennesee border. I am so proud of her helping others. Funny thing is she has never done yard work or painted here in her own back yard so I told her when she comes back to extend her services as we have a fence desperatly needing a paint job LOL

PS Thanks for all the advice and great ideas everyone!!!

[BeachRatz]

Gojo hand cleaner...the lanolin in it helps remove nasty stuff and you don't need water.
Maybe dry shampoo if her hair tends to get oily. If she does not like the dry shampoo idea then bandanas or hats for bad hair days.
NICE bath gel for the days she does get to shower. GOOD shampoo & conditioner since she will only washing/conditioning every few days.
A good pillow, sleeping in a sleeping bag is not comfortable...you need a good pillow.