ClassicBeauty's Rush

[ClassicBeauty]

Wow, those are some really great tips you guys! What else should I carry in my rush bag?

Oil/sweat blotters
hard bar of soap
bandaid blister preventer
make up to touch up
pair of flip flops for walking
umbrella in case it rains
deodorant
???

[petals]

Originally Posted by ClassicBeauty

What else should I carry in my rush bag?

I feel like most pi chis carry them for you, but I still brought my own breath mints in my bag just in case.

[fhchick22]

I would also carry some deodorant and a travel size bottle of baby powder(unscented).

Rub some of the baby powder on the palms of your hands or any other place you may get sweaty, it totally prevents sweat for the whole night. It helped me out soo much during rush and everyone was borrowing it. lol

[couggirl]

Originally Posted by fhchick22

I would also carry some deodorant and a travel size bottle of baby powder(unscented).

Rub some of the baby powder on the palms of your hands or any other place you may get sweaty, it totally prevents sweat for the whole night. It helped me out soo much during rush and everyone was borrowing it. lol

Babypoweder also helps with sun burns, ie put it on your skin where you get a sun burn, lightly rub it around the burned area and the skin will stop itching.

[Ocalagirl]

brush (small enough to put in your purse)
mirror
lipstick/lipgloss

[ufpiphi]

The top 3 things in my bag:

1) SHOUT WIPES
These little pre-moistioned towelettes are pretty amazing. They are great for removing any kind of stains without the aid of water. You may have a day where you have to eat lunch between parties with no time to change or you may accidentally stain your pants sitting in a lawn chair under a tent. Accidents happen. That's why they made Shout Wipes

2) BAND AIDS
I know several blister preventatives have been suggested but band aids are great in the event you get a blister, and also for other cuts and scrapes you might encounter during rush. Plus, you'll be a new best friend to the girls in your rush group who DO get blisters and you're there with a handy bandaid :-) Sure, your Rho Chi might carry them but buy a $1 pack from the travel aisle at Target for yourself, you may appreciate it later.

3) iPod
If you have an iPod or similiar MP3 player, take it if its not too bulky or heavy. Rush is stressful and I personally found it nice to be able to pop in my earbuds between parties. It helped me relax and also drowned out the notorious "tent talk" I tried to avoid hearing.

I'm looking foward to your rush story! Best of luck!

[Ocalagirl]

Oh I meant to put this in the earlier one:

TWO WORDS--Waterproof Mascara!

[Sailboat Sis]

Originally Posted by ClassicBeauty

Wow, those are some really great tips you guys! What else should I carry in my rush bag?

Oil/sweat blotters
hard bar of soap
bandaid blister preventer
make up to touch up
pair of flip flops for walking
umbrella in case it rains
deodorant
???

Listerine Pocket Pack.
Floss.
Tide-To-Go pen.
Notepad & pen/pencil.
Bottle of water. (I was always too busy talking/afraid of spilling on myself that I never drank anything the houses gave to the PNMs!)

[bamagirl09]

One of those little hand-held battery-powered fans. They are great during the week!