The Bag

[Shellfish]

Even better than Band Aids for blisters is a product from the same company, Friction Block. It's like a mini stick of solid deodorant that you rub on your feet before wearing new shoes. I tried it this summer and have had none of the usual problems from breaking in sandals.

(I swear that this was not a paid endorsement.)

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by Shellfish

Even better than Band Aids for blisters is a product from the same company, Friction Block. It's like a mini stick of solid deodorant that you rub on your feet before wearing new shoes. I tried it this summer and have had none of the usual problems from breaking in sandals.

(I swear that this was not a paid endorsement.)

I was going to say the same thing! Swear by this stuff. Put it anywhere your shoe sorta rubs and reapply between parties. It will prevent any blistering.

[OleMissGlitter]

Originally Posted by Shellfish

Even better than Band Aids for blisters is a product from the same company, Friction Block. It's like a mini stick of solid deodorant that you rub on your feet before wearing new shoes. I tried it this summer and have had none of the usual problems from breaking in sandals.

(I swear that this was not a paid endorsement.)

Best stuff ever!

Also, make sure her mints are sugar free, sometimes ones with sugar can make your breath stink!

The idea about the coffee filters is great too!

[BraveMaroon]

Originally Posted by OleMissGlitter

Also, make sure her mints are sugar free, sometimes ones with sugar can make your breath stink!

I remember back in the day, when I was on the sister side of recruitment, breath mints were often our main food group for the week.

I would urge you to be careful with the sugarless ones, as they can make you really, really gassy if you overuse them.

Just trust me on this one.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by BraveMaroon

I remember back in the day, when I was on the sister side of recruitment, breath mints were often our main food group for the week.

I would urge you to be careful with the sugarless ones, as they can make you really, really gassy if you overuse them.

Just trust me on this one.

Hee hee...sucralose is a laxative!

[katydidKD]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Hee hee...sucralose is a laxative!

My solution: Colgate Wisps!!! I used these during my last recruitment and they worked great---not sugar/not the gassy fake sugar...just as close as you can get to the fresh breath after brushing your teeth without the water and toothpaste These would be great in her bag.

[sdtennisgal]

katydidKD:My solution: Colgate Wisps!!!

They are great!! Also, a travel pack of aspirin or advil. If it is really hot and humid where you are, a few pieces of "Quench" sports gum, as that will put back some electrolytes without having to chug a Gatorade or Powerade.

Best wishes for your daughter's recruitment!

[HQWest]

Just a suggestion - but for those of you planning on rushing one of the big schools - now is the time to think about making hair appointments? If you color your hair or have one of those short cuts that needs upkeep its better to go to someone you know ahead of time than be rushing around trying to find someone the night before?

That way if something .... unfortunate happens you have time to get it fixed.

Also, right before recruitment is not the time to do something drastic, it helps if the girls can recognize you from the picture you submitted. If something unfortunate did happen (Like you cut your hair because your little sister put gum in it or dyed your hair to hide the fact that it turned green from swimming all summer) be sure to TELL the girls you talk to during first round.