Question of the Day — 28 Feb 2007

My sister is celebrating her 30th birthday in Vegas in a few weeks and I am in charge of making a welcome gift for the guests. I would like to put together a Vegas survival kit as the gift. So far, I have come up with bottled water, aspirin, lip balm, and a snack to add to the kit. Is there anything that you or the other readers suggest I add to the survival kit?

Sure. You're off to a good start, but here are some other things we thought of:

  • Disposable camera -- If you each have one, someone will remember to take some snaps and no harm done if you leave it somewhere in all the excitement.
  • Energy drink -- How about a can of Red Bull or Rock Star to set you up for the evening or pick you up the morning after?
  • We haven't tried them so can't vouch for their effectiveness, but how about some of those NoHang hangover prevention pills? If they don't work, you'll still have the aspirin to resort to.
  • Breath mints -- We like those liquid Ice Drops; the tiny bottle fits neatly in your purse and it's the next best thing to a toothbrush.
  • Sunblock -- In Las Vegas, you should never take the sun for granted. You can pick up a miniature bottle of sunscreen in the section of the supermarket that sells, you know, miniature bottles of stuff.
  • Cheap sunglasses -- Think Elton, think ZZ. Not only will they prevent nasty frown lines by eliminating the squinting, but they cover a multitude of sleepless nights while making you look aloof and glamorous. Of course, if they're really cheap, you can't lose them, even if you try.
  • Condoms -- We don't mean to imply anything about your sister's character, but you are coming here to party, aren't you?
  • Bandaids -- For the blisters you'll get from walking around ridiculously enormous casinos in your less-than-sensible shoes.
  • Some of those Sarah Jessica Parker eyemask things, in case it's daylight by the time you get to bed.
  • A spare liver.

If anyone has any other suggestions, let us know via the QoD submission link, and we'll add them as updates.


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