You've given me a few ideas of stuff to add to my kits. . . Something I wish I had known about years ago is how perfect fanny packs are to use for emergency first aid kit. The products are right there on you in reach and both hands are free to do what needs to be done. No need for a table to set things on. Amazon sells them, but it's just as easy to create one with any fanny pack and first aid supplies.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Yes! Great idea and Fanny packs are great for this! Thank you for sharing!
@melissajordan589011 ай бұрын
Thank you Eunice, I will add a silicone eye wash cup to my kit. I also included a burn cream to the kit too.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea and I’m wondering which one you use?
@Sheila-wb7rt14 күн бұрын
Van dwellers need all these, Excellent 👍
@TheoryofSimple14 күн бұрын
@@Sheila-wb7rt yes! In hope to have a van someday 🙏
@matthewbrown616311 ай бұрын
2 things I always say to add to your first aid kits are pen + marker. Many times I treated patients with a compression bandage. Whilst every good intentions maybe to tell the emergency worker (say ambulance or medical) the time the bandage was applied but by writing the time on the bandage the medical team knows exactly the time.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Oh! Great idea and thank you so much for sharing that! That’s an important thing, especially for a trauma wound! Also, a great idea to write down if you’ve given someone medication, because in an emergency situation, you may forget! 🙏💕😊
@matthewbrown616311 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple Well information gets lost & the messages do not get to the hospital staff. These kits are well designed & simple so will not be left behind. Years ago I carried a few bandaids in my wallet & these were often used for cuts / scrapes / blisters. There was always the risk of fluid infections & once a colleague was spat on so out came the alcohol prep pad to santise the area.
@lynn90186 ай бұрын
I loved this video on all your various emergency kits. I will add that I always take activated charcoal caps for removing toxins, poisons, & help with flatulence. The bleed stop is awesome especially for those who are on blood thinners luke my elderly mom, I gave her a few packets to keep in the home & in her purse.
@matthewbrown61636 ай бұрын
@@lynn9018 I bought a huge bottle of charcoal tablets recently after not getting them for ages. I did get a stomach bug a few months after & a few days with these & I was good to go. I have sinced added a few each into my first aid kids - better than anything else too.
@andreabeth11 ай бұрын
Wonderful kits! You've inspired me to go through my kits and make sure everything is refilled and updated.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and I’m so glad that you are updating your kits!!💕😊
@sailorbrite11 ай бұрын
I had to go to the ER on Wednesday. I had a blood clot in my lung. Unfortunately it was a standalone ER so I needed to be transferred by non-emergency ambulance to the hospital. Well due to inadequate staff I was stuck in the ER for 15 hours. Since they aren’t a full hospital they don’t have a full pharmacy. Normally I keep at least 48 hours worth of my daily medications in my purse. But the pills were getting old so I’d taken them out to change them, and hadn’t gotten around to it. Fortunately someone was able to go to my house and bring me my meds. But I won’t make that mistake again! P.S. I’m home now and doing okay and will be on blood thinners for at least 3 months.
@susangilliam640011 ай бұрын
get well❤
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
First of all, I’m so sorry that you had a blood clot in your lung and I know that is a very serious condition! And I’m so happy that you are now home and on the mend! But yes, you should go through your medication in your purse or your emergency kit at least every six months, if not more. But I’ve also found a sometimes if they are in pill form, they start to get Warren a break down so it’s always better to check those and resupply as necessary.
@Brandon-002811 ай бұрын
That's so important. I agree with everything E said. In fact I carry 3 days worth in my daily EDC and one in my med kit. Just earlier today I ordered another titanium container to store 3 more days worth. I just make it a habit to take a dose my my edc once every other week or so, and then replace it with my recently filled pill minder when I get home.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
@@Brandon-0028 great idea and yes, you should just check every once a while because I accidentally took something out of my purse when I was switching purses the other day, and I realized that I didn’t pot put a prescription medication in that I normally carry and I found it in the old purse today🙏
@Brandon-002811 ай бұрын
@TheoryofSimple So true, Eunice! I always keep a dose in my med kit as a backup dose, just in case in addition to my normal backup. Amd when I travel, I like to keep upwards of two weeks worth extra just in case I get stuck. I liked your idea of having the prescription labels printed separately as well.
@sewistnotsewer11 ай бұрын
You've inspired me to add a few things to my EDC. Question: can you show us what you use for a purse and how everything fits inside? I'm starting to wonder if mine is too small! Love your videos so much, Eunice. I recently started traveling more for work, and have become a better packer with your help. Would LOVE to see a video about how to pack for a 2-night work trip.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Well, my purses change all the time, depending on where I’m going in the seasons. I’m changing mine out for fall right now and I also have a video about an EDC sling that I carry a lot when I travel and you can catch that video in my travel series playlist. I’m so happy you’re getting some great hacks from my videos for your new work travel.. FYI when I travel for a two day trip, I carry just a lwork backpack and that’s it. I’ll do a video on that soon😊💕
@FourJaysFour9 ай бұрын
Lollies! Because Nana knows ❤️
@missninafresa2211 ай бұрын
I found the delight pho at dollar tree not to long ago.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Oh wow! I’ll have to look there! For now I’m able to get it on Amazon and get it delivered to my house💕😊
@Brandon-002811 ай бұрын
Great one, Eunice! Happy to see you got ahold of those waterproof pouches. The concept of an eye flushing kit is missing from my kit! Love that! Glad to see you all better from your bee sting!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Brandon and I truly appreciate all of your referrals for products! I did get a few other things that I’ll be using in a couple other videos!💕😊
@Brandon-002811 ай бұрын
@TheoryofSimple Anytime. 😀
@kristinperkins62149 ай бұрын
Would you please share the link for the waterproof pouches
@TheoryofSimple9 ай бұрын
@@kristinperkins6214 the link, for those pouches is in the video description😊💕
@minimalistcriminalist272211 ай бұрын
Wow! I thought I had alot of helpful items in my bags, but you've brought some new and very useful items to my attention. Thank you!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 so happy you found some new items to update your kit! 💕
@alexg289910 ай бұрын
I love that you even have a kit for kids, that's so so thoughtful!
@TheoryofSimple10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I think it’s funny that when she become a mom, you always got stuff for kids and now that I’m my grandma it’s coming in useful! 😊💕
@jenocean82411 ай бұрын
14:28 replace the full tampon for an OB tampon. Much smaller and they are also great to put up your nose if you get a nosebleed. You look like a mouse crawled up there, but they work great! Also good for pressing against a wound that is bleeding.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Yeah, those small OB tampons are great because they also don’t have a plastic applicator! I got these from the dollar store so it was just some thing. I keep on hand now especially since I don’t have a need for tampons myself.😜
@Cookingforacrowd11 ай бұрын
I was a elementary school Health Assistant for 10 years (Nurse w/o an RN) we worked under the District Nurses License. Anyway- Bee Stings are no joke! Mix rubbing alcohol with a little baking soda to make a paste, spread on sting( after removing stinger) and put an ice pack on top. It works like a charm! (Probably not a good idea for the eye area however….) Glad your eye is better! I love your little kits! You think of everything !!!!!❤
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and that’s exactly what I did with this! Unfortunately I had to go and do some filming that day so I couldn’t keep applying it so I only did it once! Did you keep the inflammation away Friday but the next day that’s what my eye look like. 🐝😊💕
@Cookingforacrowd11 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple can I share my new cooking YT and Instagram channel with you? I don’t know if that’s proper etiquette?
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
@@Cookingforacrowd if your KZfaq channel is at Susie’s kitchen, Sessions I can look at that now and then I can follow you on KZfaq as well! Thank you so much for letting me know!💕😊
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
@@Cookingforacrowd can you visit me on Instagram and send me a link to your KZfaq channel and then I’ll also be able to follow you on Instagram! 💕😊
@Cookingforacrowd11 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple my channel is : Cookingforacrowdwithsusie On all the above platforms. I’m just starting out, and have 3 videos posted on YT and just today figured out how to link the other platforms. Learning curve right?
@williamcochran316210 ай бұрын
EMB you should send a compilation of you videos to all the broadcast channels! You would make a perfect morning show host! Just my opinion.
@TheoryofSimple10 ай бұрын
I would love for them to pick that up! Thanks so much, Duff!😊💕
@enriquediaz754711 ай бұрын
One thing I carry is a 325 mg Aspirin (uncoated) for possible heart issues. I’ve contemplated glucose tabs too.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
I carry low-dose aspirin in that little pill carrier that’s in my purse all the time. 😊
@oldmarriedcouple111 ай бұрын
In the kiddos 1st aid kit I would put a lot of band aides and topical ointments, sting kill swabs, etc. When my kids were younger I went through those the most. I love the eye wash cup, I would have that also. One time we were at the beach and one of the kids got sand in their eye, that would've been great to have!!! They always had cuts, scraps and were getting bit or stung. Thankfully they were not allergic! If your kiddos or friends kiddos are allergic and they spend a lot of time with you I would ask the parents about what to give them and if they are allergic enough to have an epipin, see if they will give you a kit to have when their child is with you. It can save their life!!! You've inspired me to go through my kits and fine tune them. I also realized I don't have a specific kits. I need them! I LOVE the edc kit & hiking kit! We go fishing on the ocean a lot and I need to develop a more specific kit for that. A basic 1st aid kit is ok but we need to have other things like dramamine, 1st aid for hook punctures and 1st aid for deeper cuts, etc. A store bought 1st aid kit just doesn't do it. Thank you!!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and yes, if you have a close family member or friend that you with a lot number one, they should be carrying an EpiPen with them and it might be nice for you to carry one. My son was allergic to bees so we always had an EpiPen in his backpack and I have one at home as well.. I agree with you with all of these store-bought chips, what I usually do is find a kit that I like and then take it apart and throw out the things I don’t use and then adding things that I would use and find out what you use most with your family and make sure you have plenty of those items💕😊
@AJK27811 ай бұрын
I am so glad you included the silicone eye cup and eye wash. I too learned from not having it with me, but it was my dog not me - we were at the beach and she ended up getting a lot of sand in her eye which resulted in a scratched cornea, same thing antibiotics. I was very lucky, she didn't lose her vision, now I carry it everywhere.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Wow! I never thought about using it on my pet! But I figured why not! Thank you so much for sharing that idea and letting us know that that would work for your pet💕😊🙏
@AJK27811 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple 🥰
@lisaatp11 ай бұрын
You def helped me up my travel first aid game - thanks! Last summer we took a fast ferry from Newport, RI to Block Island for a day trip. The seas on the way over were ROUGH! I NEVER get motion sick but I was barfing along with at least half the other folks on that ferry. I now keep a couple barf bags and Dramamine in my travel first aid kit also!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
I think there’s almost nothing worse than being motion sick! And you really just need to get it out of you! I’m so glad you were able to have something to help you get through that💕😊
@susieqmartin27462 ай бұрын
I didn’t see any Q-tips I find them useful instead of sticking fingers in eyes or ears. I also didn’t see any dental floss. Dental floss can be used for a myriad of things and comes a very small packet. I find it very useful. You can even create a line to hang up clothes on.
@TheoryofSimple2 ай бұрын
I have dental floss on me at all times in my purse. I cut them to size so that I don’t have to carry a big packet of floss and I put them in those little zipper pouches. I have a whole video of what’s in my everyday Carey bag and you can see some stuff that I carry in there that supplement.😊
@nataschagannon911611 ай бұрын
I love the ring on your right hand.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I bought that as a gift to myself a few years ago, and the little oval flips around to a different design on the other side! 💕😊
@janemaber542011 ай бұрын
I sometimes get a bit of a cough so I always have cough lozenges in my EDC. Nowadays if you cough people look askance thinking you might have covid so it's helpful.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, most of these cough drops/lozenges are all sugar and that tends to make my saliva even more sticky and make me cough a little bit more. I find it by staying hydrated water and maybe chewing some gums. My own saliva will help lubricate my throat is a great remedy for me.😊💕
@rinaatienza25545 ай бұрын
About a year ago, I added the eye cups/saline to each of our bug out bags. My teen daughter kept putting the cups on her eyes for fun because they look like swimming goggles...lol! Add packing gauze in your kits, they're better for stopping blood from open wounds (like gunshot) or any cut that keeps bleeding, it's better than a tampon.
@TheoryofSimple5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I actually found these little silicone cups fit better than swimming goggles on my eyes🤪🤣 maybe they should make swimming goggles out of these silicone cups! Thanks for the advice on the gauze and will definitely keep that on hand💕😊
@rinaatienza25545 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple I actually added swimming goggles to a couple of our emergency bags. I saw a fire safety kit online & it came with a mask & smoke goggles that latches flat to protect your eyes & so that you can find your way out without being in zero visibility because we can't open our eyes in a smoke-filled room...but I didn't want to buy them without even trying to find a practical version of the kit, hence...swimming goggles!! Since they're sealed around your eyes, it'll work...and they even carry them at the dollar store or a pack of 3 at Ross. So I added an extra N95 in a ziplock with a swimming goggle & fire blanket in my kit. I enjoy prepping because it's a work in progress & fun!! Happy weekend to you from the Sunshine State.
@TheoryofSimple5 ай бұрын
@@rinaatienza2554 oh my goodness! I did the same thing and I thought people would think I was crazy but if it’s smoky or if there’s a situation where there’s some sort of particles in the air that burn your eyes you’re not going to be able to see and that actually happened to us a couple of years ago when a bowling alley near us burn down and all of the toxic Plastics that were burning caused us to start coughing in our eyes to start cheering and we had to leave our house! That got me thinking about that and I didn’t want to buy a nuclear mask either! Great minds think alike💕🤣😜
@laurabrown88864 ай бұрын
Just a thought... trade out that Tampax for an OB brand tampon. I think I have the name right. No applicator. Just the tampon, each one individually wrapped. Massive space saver that way. You can squeeze 3 in the same space 1 Tampax would fit. Good fire starters too. Compressed cotton, so flammable. Easy peasy 😊
@TheoryofSimple4 ай бұрын
Yes, I used to use those! I got this box of tampons at the dollar store so it was super cheap😊
@marleneprescott89511 ай бұрын
I always carry ginger chews for nausea, and because I suffer lower back pain, some packets of Salon Pas pain strips. Your emergency kits are fantastic!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and I love the idea of the ginger chews in the pain strips! Thank you so much for sharing that!💕😊
@joseechartrand11 ай бұрын
Sorry for your mésaventure!! And thank you for this vidéo
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and you’re very welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this video! 💕😊
@thesouthpawsurgeon135610 ай бұрын
Nice emergency kit! I carry a portable 6 lead ECG machine, which is the size of a mini chocolate bar. That would be nice to have in your kit, especially if you have cardiac problems. You can send the result to your doctor anytime 😊
@TheoryofSimple10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much💕 I’m very intrigued with the six lead ECG machine! Now I have to look that up because my boyfriend just had quadruple bypass surgery this year and I think it would be a good thing to add to our kit! Thank you so very much for sharing that and if you have a link for that, could you please visit me on Instagram and send me a link🙏🙏🙏
@AJK27811 ай бұрын
The one think I would add is tools and meds for a burn - I learned this the hard way - I burned my arm quite badly and unfortunately did not have anything appropriate to clean the wound or bandage it - and as you know burns can become infected so easily. Now I make sure I have something for burns in all my kits.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
So there’s been some interesting studies with burns. Some ointment can actually promote infection and stall healing. And some people are allergic to some of the ingredients in some of these burn, creams or gels. Obviously if it burns very bad, you just wanna get it lightly covered and get to medical facility. 💕😊🙏
@AJK27811 ай бұрын
Thank you @@TheoryofSimple I did end up having to go (reluctantly) to urgent care and they sent me home with an ointment.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
@@AJK278 many times the ointments to give him the hospital or better because they have not been sitting on a shelf for years. I certainly do hope that it help to heal.😊💕
@AJK27811 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple yes thank you so much! The nurse told me once they open the tube of ointment due to possible contamination they have to throw it out so that is why they send them home with patients
@Allinmyworld10 ай бұрын
Eunice, do you have a background as a nurse? I love the EDC carry videos, travel kit videos and purse videos. Those are my favorite. I've added some additional things to my purse and utilize your tips for upcoming trips because everything you carry is so thoughtful and purposeful. Love it
@TheoryofSimple10 ай бұрын
Thank you so so much ! 💕 Those are some of my favorite videos to make ! I do not have a nursing background😊 I was a premed major in college😊
@neonorange620011 ай бұрын
Nice video! I too love fitting so many items in small pouches…love the finger cover idea…I personally carry burn gel, I have used it multiple times (birthday candle burn on a curious toddler, burn from splashing oil in cooking pan etc) especially when it comes to kids, it doesn’t necessarily aid in wound healing but aids in actually diminishing the pain. I wouldn’t recommend for severe burns but even small burns can cause an unbearable sting. Oral meds don’t work as fast as gel. I’m sure you’re aware but for those who are not, Advil and Aleve are in the same class/family of medications, meaning they act similarly in the body. Perhaps one dose won’t do much harm but taking essentially “a lot” of the same medication does not add to their effectiveness, this only increases the risk of adverse effects (most commonly upset stomach for these medications). So Aleve or Advil treat pain/inflammation but Tylenol on the other hand is a different class and only treats pain. My personal combo if I absolutely need it (I try to avoid meds only when absolutely needed) and when one med isn’t working. Also, peppermint tea works wonders on an upset stomach. Literally 100% success rate, so far for me and my family 😊
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Yes, I hardly ever use those medication’s but I have found that using Advil alone or leave alone doesn’t do it for me but there’s something about that combination that just works great but of course I don’t like to use it unless I absolutely have to. Do you like the idea about a burn gel so I’m probably gonna add that to the kit.💕😊🙏 Thank you so much for sharing.💕
@kimberlymayo995111 ай бұрын
Just remember, when you seal a burn, the heat from the burn has nowhere to go but down more into the skin. You could go from a first degree burn to a second from sealing it with creams, honey, and all the other things people put on them.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
@@kimberlymayo9951 good to know! 🙏😊
@neonorange620010 ай бұрын
@@kimberlymayo9951yes totally agree that’s why one should always run their burn under cool water for at least 20min …it allows that trapped heat to escape
@vivianhensington17174 ай бұрын
Why am I just watching this??? I must have missed this upload. For the kids, they now make lollipops for cough and there are ones that are made with honey as well. My child also likes ginger candies/lollies for nausea.
@TheoryofSimple4 ай бұрын
Love those little pops for the kids! Great idea! 😊💕
@marjiecleveland11 ай бұрын
Excellent kits! So comprehensive. Very useful information.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you 💕😊
@michelleg440911 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video! I'm watching from an airport lounge!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Do you know one of the things I like to do when I’m traveling is to search for things in airports that I think would be good to take on my travels so that might be a great thing to do is look for some first aid things to keep with you while you’re traveling! Wishing you safe and happy travels💕😊
@michelleg440911 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple yes, I plan to do that now! 😁
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
@@michelleg4409 have fun💕
@smeather616111 ай бұрын
Bee stings! Try to not pinch the embedded stinger. Attached is a small sac of the poison/irritant. Flick, scrape with a credit card to remove the stinger ❤
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
So I have a beehive in my yard and have been stung several times and I have found that if you’re not careful about pulling the stinger out and you’re flipping it with your finger and actually push the stinger in further, so I always grab the stinger close toward the skin since you’re not squeezing the venom sack! 💕😊
@colleenc500811 ай бұрын
Super great video, as always. We can pull from each of these to find a kit that will be useful to us. I will have to watch this one several times in order to decide how to put kits together for myself. I found an awesome first aid book at REI a few months ago when I was putting a first aid kit together for hiking. It's small enough to fit in a compact kit. The pages are stiff plastic, and the book is spiral bound. It's amazing. Thanks for doing such a thorough job of presenting this info! Fabulous!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and thank you also for letting me know about that book at REI! It’s always good to have some sort of book to refer to in case something comes up you’re just not used to dealing with and when you’re in a panic situation, you want to just be able to read and get it right! 💕😊 I’m so glad you’re getting your first aid kit together💕
@colleenc500811 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple I'm glad I'm getting some first aid kits together too - it's about time, right?! The book I found is The Ron Cortes Pocket Guide to Emergency First Aid, with Betty Cortes, CRNA. It includes CPR, which makes it worth the price right there!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
@@colleenc5008 thank you so much for sharing that Colleen! 🙏💕
@lisainfantes658311 ай бұрын
Hi Eunice. Thanks for posting these types of videos, they are helpful . I may have blinked and missed these items, but I would add packets of Neosporin , sunscreen, and after sun/aloe. Yes, we bring tubes, but just in case you leave it behind, you have a backup. Ginger tea bags are great to have when under the weather too.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
So I don’t use Neosporin because I have several friends who are doctors and said this stuff is useless. He said it’s just better to leave the moon open because sometimes putting these things on them can actually inhibit oxygen from getting to the wound. with regard to sunscreen, I always have sunscreen in my purse or backpack.💕😊 I love the idea of the ginger tea, especially if you have an upset stomach🩷 Thank you so much for sharing.
@nancychaffin782611 ай бұрын
Thank you Eunice! Another stellar video….and my Amazon cart is filling up!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Nancy and I truly appreciate your feedback and supporting my channel!😃
@SJ-db1lh11 ай бұрын
These are all great kits. I love the small mesh zipper "thingies," lol.. I bet they really help with organization. I added them to my list too. I also love the little black flat flashlight, I have been looking for one to keep with my nebulizer. Thanks so much for sharing! 💜
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really like being organized but especially with an emergency or first aid kit! I want to get things and know where they are immediately! 💕😊
@kathiek311411 ай бұрын
Great tips and advice for emergencies!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you😊
@noemimatias372911 ай бұрын
Your videos are super helpful 👍🏼 Please keep them coming. ❤
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Noemi!💕😊
@patricianatkin758411 ай бұрын
Thanks,ordered eye cups immediately and a couple of other things as well.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thanks Patricia and I’m so glad you are getting those eye cups! 💕😊
@maantimario11 ай бұрын
I bring over the counter medicines with me whenever I travel, usually good for 1-2 days, because that's hoping I'd be well enough to buy what else I need after taking these initial meds. My first aid kit is just some band aids, alcohol, cotton. 😅 definitely need to add some more. Thank you!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
It’s like I said anything is better than nothing but I’m glad you’re updating your kit to have a few extra things just in case😊💕
@dianeshaw906111 ай бұрын
I have a silver compact I haven’t been using for a long time. You just gave me a great idea with the pills!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ! 💕Yes, I have had that thing for 30 years and it’s still holds up and I have it in my purse with me every day💕😊
@JenniferDawson-jd2lqАй бұрын
Please make a prescription emergency kit. ❤
@TheoryofSimpleАй бұрын
@@JenniferDawson-jd2lq when I carry prescription medication’s, I just keep them in the original bottle so that I have the prescription label on them. This way there’s no confusion if your medication gets inspected.😊
@kirk19689 ай бұрын
Hi Eunice! The algorithm brought me here as I am getting my first aid and travel items organized. I'm so glad it did that as I will be binging your video library 😁 That little bag Brandon recommended is awesome, would you mind letting me know where I can get one? Thanks so much and God bless from Phoenix! 👋
@TheoryofSimple9 ай бұрын
Hi there! I’m so glad the algorithm brought you to my channel! You can find the link for those little bags in the video description! 😊💕
@wanrapea10 ай бұрын
Another great video! I love all the little kits! I didn't know Pedialyte came in powder form, I will be picking up some of those. I carry a lot of the same things for travel, things I have needed in the past. I haven't seen the silicone eye wash tub before, but will be looking for it. You are right about having the diarrhea medicine on you already (insert diarrhea song, sorry). That is a staple for me, on any trip. I also need to get some of those one time use medicine pkgs. These are all great ideas! Thank you again!
@TheoryofSimple10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and I have links for everything in the video description so it’ll be easy just to get them ordered and get your kit together! 💕😊
@jenharvey339711 ай бұрын
Another wonderful video Eunice. I love me a good first aid kit!! I must have a dozen different types for various applications.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Yes, there are many ways of making a medical kit and I keep one in my car. Plus I have a whole closet at home full of other things that are not in these kits.💕😊
@jackeddemon2 ай бұрын
Absolutely crazy story about your eye!!! I’ll look into it for my EDC kit
@TheoryofSimple2 ай бұрын
Yes! We do not want to be messing with your vision😳
@AKgrowngal11 ай бұрын
Your videos are always so helpful and well done! So many great tips and tricks. The only thing I didn’t see in your kits was regular old band-aids - for me, that’s my go to EDC item - band-aids and Neosporin. Thanks for the Amazon list with all the links, I’ll be adding a few things to my cart, for sure.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
So I don’t use Neosporin or any sort of antibacterial ointment because several Dr. friends of mine and told me that they are useless and that they could actually promote infection. They don’t allow air to get to the world and let the body just heal it, and the same goes with Band-Aids. If it’s a small enough wound, it’s better to just leave it open and let the air get to it and I always find that Band-Aids tend to come off. That is why I use those stretchy fabric tips because I can reuse them and change any gauze underneath and it lets up breeze a little bit.💕😊
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
@@peggymarie2524 yeah, did you ever notice when he was a Band-Aid sometimes when you pull it off at pulls off that pussy top of the wound? That’s actually a protective layer of your antibodies trying to form a scab so you should just let your body do it it’s going to do and if it’s a deep wound, you should just use a Steri-Strip to get you enough closure to get you to a hospital or medical facility😊
@AKgrowngal11 ай бұрын
Ah, I see. Interesting to hear your reasoning behind the intentional omission. Thanks for the extra details. 👍
@lindagrimmett656411 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! It was so informative. And gives me more ideas of what I need to get together in my pack.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you and I’m glad you got some great ideas from this video!😊💕
@MegaElla4411 ай бұрын
and so practical♥️
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊💕
@AlessandraAndersson11 ай бұрын
Have you thought of adding compressed gauze for big bleeding? I personally have duck tape in my first aid kit paired with ziplock freezer ziplock back to use instead of chest seal (the duck tape takes little room if you wrap it around a gift card). ❤
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
I have not added compressed gas, but I will definitely look into that so thank you for sharing! Regarding duct tape, I do keep duct tape, and another pack that has other things like zip ties and rubber bands, and more self amalgamating tape💕😊
@MiaHessMusic11 ай бұрын
Suggestions: I always carry band-aids especially really big ones, like 2 inch wide. They have come in so handy. I'm a lot odler than you and my skin rips! You are the Queen of Quantum Physics! So much in such litle spaces. I do have a cycling frist aid kit but I see mine is woefully inadequate! Thank you so much! :) Where do you find this stuff??? I agree about bug repellent. I didn't know they made wipes for that. Mosquitoes ADORE me.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Part of it is just having a lot of different experiences in life that have me trying out things in finding out what works for me and what doesn’t work for me!😊 I also really enjoy trying to pack a lot of things into a small space! 😊💕
@MegaElla4411 ай бұрын
you are genious👍✨ so good tips🙏
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much💕😊
@LazyStory2 ай бұрын
A can opener? Do you walk around with a can opener? How often do you eat canned food? I rarely eat canned food. I have used a can opener once in 12 years. Here, cans have an opening function on the lid of the can.
@TheoryofSimple2 ай бұрын
Well, let’s put it this way, I use canned tomatoes all the time to make sauce and they don’t have a top. Sometimes cans of tuna don’thave pop tops either.. it’s like I stated in the video it’s such a minimal thing to carry so handy and once you’ve been through a couple of events where you’ve not had a can opener because you needed to open a can of tuna or a can of tomatoes or a canna soup it’s just such a little thing to carry as an insurance policy. I’m so happy you don’t need a can opener and in your case you may not need to carry one, but you do you😊.
@thecleaningteacher63811 ай бұрын
I keep Claritin Redi-tabs in my bag because they don’t require water and dissolve under the tongue.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Ahh! Good to know! Thanks for sharing that! I will get some!💕😊
@dustygrrl11 ай бұрын
I always carry back pain medication with muscle relaxant because, as you point out, I don't want to have to go out and buy it when I need it. Also, umm, iodine pills in case of a nuclear accident since I live and vacation within 20 miles of nuclear power plants.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Great ideas and thank you so much for sharing this with us! 🙏💕
@bearisland5511 ай бұрын
Wow! I think you have it all covered. 😁👍 Isn't it interesting that we have to experience some sort of emergency or medical issue first before we even think of packing the remedy? It is really difficult to try to prepare for everything. I have similar kits in my house, hiking backpack, travel backpack, truck camper, truck, and car. I also have a few bandaids and salves in my wallet. They have ALWAYS come in handy. I would maybe add some heartburn medication such as Prilosec or similar. They are helpful if you are sitting for a long time or have eaten too much on a flight. My doctor has also recommended the "ZZ" combo of Zyrtec and Zantac for rashes or allergic reactions since they block both H1 and H2 receptors. I'm not a doctor, so check with yours first before taking any of these...
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
So a couple of things because I don’t carry Band-Aids because I don’t find them to be that useful. If I want to smell of it, just needs a Band-Aid. The body is better off you later on it’s own rather than having moisture kept in there, which can Harbor bacteria and allowed to get infected.. I have several friends who are doctors and they told me that using Band-Aids, and Neosporin is pretty much useless. Regarding any sort of things like Prilosec, a Zantac, I was prescribed as many years ago, but I have a friend is a Doctor Who told me that I should get off this because they don’t allow your stomach acid kill any bacteria if it comes into the stomach and it’s also not being associated with dementia. But like you I am not a doctor so it’s always best to do your research and find out what works best for you.💕😊
@bearisland5511 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple Yes, good to know. I've heard the same thing about Neosporin and wonder why it's still so pushed on the shelves. What would be a good alternative to the typical Neosporin/Bandaid combo?
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
@@bearisland55 well, I’m not a doctor either but personally from my experience, I just let things air dry and heal. If something won’t stop bleeding, then I will usually either put one of those butterfly strips on it to keep it close or if it’s a road rash put on some nonstick gauze, but only tape the edges so that it will let some air in. What I don’t like about Band-Aids are things that are airtight is that when I go to remove them they usually remove the scab, and it takes longer to heal.. and of course, that usually leaves a bigger scar. I learned from of that years ago when my cat got a bad infection from a bite to never use anything but fresh water, or Celine eye solution to flush out a wound because alcohol or any of these other antiseptics actually damaged, the fresh tissue and prolong healing, and can actually cause infection.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Yes, of course if you have to take medication that your doctor has prescribed, you should always have some of that in every emergency kit and go through it about every six months to make sure that it’s still intact because one time I packed liquid Advil, and all of the girls got hot in the car and melted together!
@barbarahawki971211 ай бұрын
Motion sickness lollipops are necessary for my grandson for travel.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Are those special lollipops that have something in them for motion sickness?
@susangilliam640011 ай бұрын
mary poppins bag!
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Yep! I am Mary Poppins, first aid kit! 😊💕
@A_Natural_Escape_Blog3 ай бұрын
I just adore you! You have many beautiful gems in here that I’d never thought Of and aren’t in standard first aid kits. Last week we went out for n the pink keep tour and I got something in my eye. And my eyes dried out from the wind and pollen. I didn’t bring my bag. And. Now that eye cup and solution will be in my kit. Would it be a good idea to remove eye makeup before using that? Pho packets?????? Yum!!!!!!!!!! Two Weeks ago my husband cut his head falling backwards onto a propane tank. I completely forgot that I had stop the bleed pads that came in just days before. This reminds me to go back over the contents of the kits and literally practice so I develop muscle Memory. I tend to Lose my mind in emergencies. The cooling packs can be replaced with a wet washcloth in a baggie. I also travel With a medical water bottle they use for the head or other body parts. I filled it with hot water while camping in a bamboo hut in Africa. Kept me warm. Also use it in a cooler to Keep Food cold. I’d add essential oils. Especially lavender for anything skin related like scrapes and burns. I Also pack EO bug repellent and after bite or sting. Coconut oil is a great carrier to up and lotion. EOs can also be a see for deodorant. Tea tree is great for that infection, cleaning and getting too off. A snake bite kit and the big bite thing that sucks venom. Chigger bite topical has benzocaine and numbs bites well and burns. I use a jewelers loop magnifying glass daily to See splinters, baby ticks, etc. Can also be used for starting a fire. A lighter and some needles to get splinters out. A mirror to pluck that stinger out of your eye. Can also be used for signaling. Flat reading glasses so I can see what the heck I’m doing. Rubber bands of various sizes. Lip balm with spf. Or a natural SPF. Anti chafing cream sound good now that I’ve put on weight and my thighs rub. Maybe salt? I had to soak my foot when it got infected when I cut it on coral in Hawaii. Magnesium And potassium are good for spasms. A backup of your prescription medications or supplements. I Also carry homeopathy with me. Arnica Montana helps with pain, spasms, wound healing. I’m have both the cream and the pills. Decant what you can and label Everything not just for yourself but for others. Protein to balance any sugar lossless the vit c or candy. Jeremy stick, nuts, even bone broth packet would help. An emergency contact info card with allergies, medical conditions, allergies, insurance info, doctors, medications and doses, phone numbers to call. Small battery backup and cable. Can be a 2 in one device with usb outlet like a hand warmer, selfie light etc. Or just a small keychain size for just enough juice to send a text or call 911. A foil emergency blanket is compact and can be used as a wind break, warmth, signaling or a clean surface to dress winds and lay out your gear. Pack a long cord to make a shelter from sun or rain and a second one for a dry or clean floor or to repel bugs and critters. For a bigger kit add a piddle pad or a smaller dental bib to contain bleeding, or vomit. A blade. I like the replaceable scalpel pocket knifes. I don’t go anywhere without my mint CBD oil. Great for headaches, muscle pain, sun burn, cough, rash etc. Mini peroxide and alcohol. Can use it with a compressed cloth or alone. Q tips. Scoop junk out of eye,apply ointment, etc. Can also add lip balm or ointment or alcohol to use as a mini torch fire starter.
@TheoryofSimple3 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much and Thank you for sharing your takes for your kit! Regarding removing eye makeup my recommendation is no. You don’t want to rub the eye with something that is already bothering your eye and scratch your cornea. Rinse the eye and get the debris out . My first aid kit changes depending on where I’m going and what I’m going and I try to be prepared for the most common issues otherwise my kit becomes too large to fit into a bag 😊
@A_Natural_Escape_Blog3 ай бұрын
Follow up: the Chigger bite anesthetic is 10% and works well. I researched the sting relief swabs and those are 20%. I would also add a sharpie pen to mark the margins of bites or stings to see if it's getting worse. Also a pen and paper to chart or write anything down.
@ellenpapuga746910 ай бұрын
Great video! I would like to suggest in your second kit to put at least 3 Imodium tabs. The first dose should always be 2 tabs and then you can take another one with your next episode of diarrhea. One tab really isn't going to help. One of those things that follows the rule of 'If you've got one, you've got none.' 🙂
@TheoryofSimple10 ай бұрын
Thank you! And thank you for suggesting that. I think everyone should try something out with their body to see how well it works. If you can’t get through with one take two, but I always try to take less if I can.😊
@ellenpapuga746910 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple I understand but when I worked in the hospitals as a nurse that's how it was always prescribed by the physicians. When you're out in the field you really want to take what's going to be effective and get the bowel under control as quickly as possible. If you wait to take the second tablet there is less chance of it being effective for you. You need to take the higher dose to get things under control, then back off to one tablet with each loose stool up to 4 times in 24 hours. If that doesn't work, best to call your doctor for further advice. BTW, I really enjoy your videos! We didn't travel for a long time so getting your tips on packing and organizing have been so helpful! ❤️
@TheoryofSimple10 ай бұрын
@@ellenpapuga7469 thank you so much for that advice! It’s always good to get a place like this from the medical professional, so thank you so much for sharing that!💕😊 I’m so happy you were enjoying my videos!
@TamaraKaye202010 ай бұрын
Loving your channel! I purchased the tiny flashlight you recommend. My question is about the battery. When you travel with it, do you put in the battery, in addition to the usb charger? does it make it just a bit more heavy, or is it worth it to include the aaa battery? Along those same lines, what about the little clips that come with it? Are they usuful, because I kind of like how sleek and tiny (but powerful) it is. Thanks!
@TheoryofSimple10 ай бұрын
Hi Tamara, thank you so much and welcome to theory of simple! Regarding the little flashlight since it’s USB rechargeable I just don’t change anything in it and just charge it with the cord or a cord. I believe it’s micro USB if you’re talking about the headlamp that is also USB rechargeable so I don’t bring any batteries with me because I can discharge it with the USB cord😊 I hope that answers your question. If not, please let me know.
@TamaraKaye202010 ай бұрын
Yes, thank you! I thought perhaps the battery was only in case you were in an area where you could not charge it w/ usb. and not necessary to get the light to work. I will leave the battery behind 😏 @@TheoryofSimple
@patricianatkin758411 ай бұрын
Like the makeup
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Pretty basic, but it does the trick😜💕
@ywilliams8029 күн бұрын
Can you let me know where you purchased the water proof pouch please? Thank you for an awesome review! I will add more items to my kit 😁
@TheoryofSimple29 күн бұрын
The link for those waterproof pouches are in the video description😊
@ywilliams8028 күн бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple thank you 😊
@weehollie211 ай бұрын
These videos are so helpful. Do you keep these kits packed and ready to go at all times? When you come back from a trip do you just replenish and that's you good to go for the next trip? I often take small trips and wondering if it's something I should start doing as I find packing really stressful.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Yes, I keep all of these kids ready to go. I keep an emergency evacuation kit in my car plus a couple in my garage and they all have medical kits in them but for my travel cats I keep them in my home and whenever I get back from my trip, I always just replenish ready to go for my next trip.💕😊
@weehollie210 ай бұрын
I tend to go on quite a few small trips, so I think I'll start having my first aid/toiletries ready to go and topped up. It makes so much sense 🫶@@TheoryofSimple
@jenniferburgess347610 ай бұрын
Where did you get the zippered waterproof kit bags. I didn’t see them in your cart
@TheoryofSimple10 ай бұрын
The tiny waterproof first aid bags are linked in the video description, because I did not get them from Amazon😊
@janiceross513411 ай бұрын
Nurse question - how do you keep track of the expiration of so many products in so many different kits?
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
I try to go through my kits every six months just to check things and also to see if any might’ve eaten through anything! I also checked things like pepper spray and batteries just to make sure I’m using them and then recharging them. It’s a bit of a process, but it’s always worth it if an emergency arises.🙏💕
@Mudd331511 ай бұрын
Can you please link to the waterproof zipper bag? I don’t see it in your Amazon store.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Two square waterproof zipper bags are linked in the video description, and you will find the links in the video chapters!😊
@Mudd331511 ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimpleOh thanks!
@alimfuzzy11 ай бұрын
Wow. So the stinger was actually in your eyeball?
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
It was in my eyelid! 🐝
@annettenepple44922 сағат бұрын
Where can I get that can opener? I have wanted one for years
@TheoryofSimple20 сағат бұрын
@@annettenepple449 everything should be linked in the video description😊
@TheKaza64Ай бұрын
I can’t find the waterproof bag things your using have you got a link please
@TheoryofSimpleАй бұрын
@@TheKaza64 the link is at 06:21 in the video description😊
@rachel3682Ай бұрын
Somehow the mosquito got into my house and when I was sleeping I could not open my eye. I thought I had pink eye or some other bad condition that just happened but it was apparently three mosquito bites on my eye and my ear. It was so swollen shut I couldn't even see anything. And unfortunately I had lost vision from it. I took a Benadryl but that didn't work. At the hospital they gave me another antihistamine which was pointless it literally made me so tired I cannot even keep my eyes open.
@TheoryofSimpleАй бұрын
@@rachel3682 oh my! You sound a lot like me, which is highly reactive to mosquito bites or any type of bug bite or sting! I’m so sorry you had to end up in the hospital! I wish I had something I could tell you that would help, but unfortunately for me it’s just trying to stay away from as much as possible and dealing with the aftermath🤷♀️😊
@rachel3682Ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple the sad part is I had to put chemicals on my face so I can go to sleep. I don't like the smell of any bug spray. Thankfully I like working towards natural remedies and what they don't like the smell of. We just need more dragonflies in our lawns LOL
@TheoryofSimpleАй бұрын
@@rachel3682 read recently about trying vanilla as a mosquito repellent, but I haven’t tried it yet. Fortunately, I live in Northern California. We don’t have mosquitoes.😊
@rachel3682Ай бұрын
@@TheoryofSimple y'all are so lucky!! Well we try to survive on what we can 😂
@lauriehume339511 ай бұрын
Since the reaction to the beesting should you carry an epipen now?
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
I have been stung by bees a few times, and I’ve not had any other bad reactions, but because this was a beast into my eyelid, the face always reacts like this🐝😊
@lonelobohikes10 ай бұрын
I think maybe using the word "sterile" quite loosely
@TheoryofSimple10 ай бұрын
Not everything has to be sterile. Human body is quite remarkable at healing even situations are not sterile
@webfreezy2 ай бұрын
You can tape an iPad on their eye... ah... an eye pad 😁
@TheoryofSimple2 ай бұрын
Lol! That’s an interesting way to Do it😂😊
@thepeanutsgoose835311 ай бұрын
What a lovely, and beautiful lady- will you marry me? Please peruse the Maxpedition fatty pack for first aid kit. Makes accessing content so easy. Your waterproof bag is good, but removing everything to get to 1 item is a butt in the pain. Ciao.
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Lol! Thank you so much! I will definitely check out the max additional fanny pack first aid kit! What I like about these waterproof bags in it keeps everything dry because the last thing you need is to have all of the stuff ruined I water a moisture after you packed it all up! 💕😊
@susangilliam640011 ай бұрын
finger "cot"
@TheoryofSimple11 ай бұрын
Lol! Yeah, I couldn’t remember the name of that thing! 💕😊
@minimalistcriminalist272211 ай бұрын
Wow! I thought I had alot of helpful items in my bags, but you've brought some new and very useful items to my attention. Thank you!
@minimalistcriminalist272211 ай бұрын
Wow! I thought I had alot of helpful items in my bags, but you've brought some new and very useful items to my attention. Thank you!