Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Seams rip at the most inopportune times—be prepared for any fashion emergency with a travel-size sewing kit. 

Whether you need to pluck unwanted facial hair or remove a splinter, you'll be relieved to remember you packed mini tweezers.

Stains happen! Get them out instantly with a stain remover pen. 

Wedding days are full of happy tears, which means you'll need some tissues in your kit. 

Running mascara, smudged eyeliner, your mom's lipstick kiss on your cheek—you're going to need makeup remover wipes for makeup emergencies. 

For those loose curls or a falling updo, you'll want to have bobby pins that match your hair color. 

For blonde hair, shop these bobby pins. 

For brunette hair, you'll want these bobby pins.

For dark and black hair, get these bobby pins. 

Quick! Check your breath. You'll want a breath mint before you walk down the aisle. 

Don't let Aunt Flo catch anyone off guard—put tampons and pads in your kit. 

Maybe you didn't get enough sleep the night before, or you have a glaring headache while getting ready. Thankfully you put Advil in your Bridal Emergency Kit!

Just in case your wedding heels give you blisters, make sure you have a travel-size first aid kit with you. 

Be prepared to glue a broken heel to your shoe or a jewel back onto your dress (or someone else's!) with super glue. 

Let's face it: hairstyles don't last long. Keep your hairdo looking its best for your "I-do's" with a travel-size hair spray. 

Make sure your hands are moisturized with lotion before your other half puts a new ring on your finger. 

Just in case a nail breaks, you'll want to have a nail file on hand. 

Keep your makeup fresh and sheen-free with the help of oil-blotting sheets. 

Q-tips come in handy for a lot of little things, so don't skip these in your emergency kit!

Summer wedding? Either way, you might get sweaty and need to reapply deodorant. 

For quick touch-ups and making sure you don't have lipstick on your teeth, make sure to grab a compact mirror.

How long until the reception? You'll probably feel hungry before then, so pack some healthy snacks to tide you over.