The Driving Woman

I recently discovered these cute-as-can-be kits for women. While the Safety Girl Roadside Emergency Kit has a few car-related items [instructions on how to change a tire and jump a battery, light sticks (instead of the matches shown below), water bottle, emergency blanket, accident record], it won't substitute for a full-blown emergency kit.

Instead, its charm is in everything else that's inside, including a professional emory board; breath mints; antibacterial wipes; band aids and alcohol wipes; portable wipes (for taking out stains); two squares of Ghiradelli chocolate (!); Dove invisible solid antiperspirant; eyeglass cleaning tissue; a sewing kit with scissors, buttons, and safety pins in a tiny, pink plastic case; a lip balm and aromatherapy headache remedy from Balm of Gilead. And they wisely included a couple of tampons as well.

I can't tell you how many time I've wished I had at least one of these items with me on the road.This is the kind of kit I'm happy to have in the car just in case of... anything!  It's smart, compact, and well executed, and will make a great holiday gift, though a bit pricey at $31.95. They'll start shipping on Nov. 19th. The same company, GTV Studios, also sells a "Hero" emergency kit which includes different items for your "hero" to use.

And, if you'd like to make sure you're covered in all areas, check out these Edmunds articles, as well:

Create Your Own Roadside Emergency Kit

When Good Cars Go Bad: Emergency Roadside Primer

Roadside Assistance: Who Ya Gonna Call?

Top 10 Tips for Surviving a Disaster in Your Vehicle