Froglet Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 My sister sent me her Christmas and birthday list the other day. Among other things it included "An 8th day to the week" and "Sanity". I thought as a bit of a joke present I'd have a go at giving her those things. I thought I could mock up an 8-day week calendar fairly easily and then thought of a Box of Sanity. Thought I could put in some nice treat things (chocolate!), bubble bath etc. but also some silly things to keep her sane. I was thinking kind of the opposite of that saying 'Mad as a box of frogs'! Any ideas for what could go in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Have you looked on pinterest? My daughter got a 'best friends' parcel - had things like a safety pin- for when life needs holding together, an eraser for rubbing out life's mistakes .... and I can't think of the others !!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) A relaxation tape, a baby sitting "cheque book", Edited December 7, 2015 by Panders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Have you looked on pinterest? My daughter got a 'best friends' parcel - had things like a safety pin- for when life needs holding together, an eraser for rubbing out life's mistakes .... and I can't think of the others !!! I hadn't thought of pinterest and that's usually the first place I look! A relaxation tape, a baby sitting "cheque book", Now whatever makes you think she might have children?! I would love an Aunty Froglet day with the little tadpoles - the younger flings her arms round me and hugs me as tight as she can saying "Big squidgy!" while doing it!! Mind you, she also makes me play ninjas. The elder gives me a shy smile and a kiss, tries to cheat at whatever game we're playing and somehow mercilessly tickles/assaults me. We all remove all the sofa cushions to make a tent/den/star wars ship!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Ooh I love this idea! Box of Sanity...what would you put in yours? Chocolate goes without saying. What keeps me sane is a lovely walk, but you can't really put that in a box! And I'm intrigued by the 8th day of the week. What are you going to call it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Alcohol!! Sorry to state the obvious, or is that just me? Hug tickets, I love a good hug and they are needed to keep me sane. A bottle of rescue remedy, I keep one of these at work, just in case I need a squirt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 A bottle of rescue remedy, I keep one of these at work, just in case I need a squirt. I've never used Rescue Remedy. Does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 My sister sent me her Christmas and birthday list the other day. Among other things it included "An 8th day to the week" and "Sanity". I thought as a bit of a joke present I'd have a go at giving her those things. I thought I could mock up an 8-day week calendar fairly easily and then thought of a Box of Sanity. Thought I could put in some nice treat things (chocolate!), bubble bath etc. but also some silly things to keep her sane. I was thinking kind of the opposite of that saying 'Mad as a box of frogs'! Any ideas for what could go in it? What a lovely sister you are :1b Can't think of anything for you to put in the 'box' - possibly because I need just such a box myself :blink: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I've never used Rescue Remedy. Does it work? Yes it really, really does :1b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 my rescue remedy is mostly like a G&T 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 my rescue remedy is mostly like a G&T Ah well yes that helps too - but have to wait until a little later in the day for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 A lovely family photo to remind her of the precious things in life? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I've never used Rescue Remedy. Does it work? I use it quite a lot as I am prone to panic attacks and used it when flying. I think it helps a little so always have a bottle with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I use it quite a lot as I am prone to panic attacks and used it when flying. I think it helps a little so always have a bottle with me. I might give it a try. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Loads of great ideas! Thank you! As for naming the 8th day of the week I had been thinking of a fairly ordinary 'Octday' but also wondered about finding another Norse god and using that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Should be another female. I think we only have Frig so far? Bestla, so surely, Bestday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Or if it's to save sanity and comes between Saturday and Sunday, it could be Sanday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpymum Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Have you looked on pinterest? My daughter got a 'best friends' parcel - had things like a safety pin- for when life needs holding together, an eraser for rubbing out life's mistakes .... and I can't think of the others !!! They have giant size erasers in Tiger "For the big mistakes" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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