Help me be creative?

[xtremeroswellia]

So I have a training I'm presenting next week (on Wednesday). I usually give out prizes during this training, but this time I want to do something a little different. I'm wanting to put together small de-stress kits for the seven people taking the training. Sort of along the lines of this. But while it's cute, I'm wanting to put together something

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[fickery]

"Wine" is not the answer you're looking for, right? 'Cause I would want wine. :D

The kit you linked to is cute, but since everything in there seemed symbolic rather than practical, I don't think any of it would have de-stressed me much. At the same time I understand you probably don't have a ton of time or money to spend on this.

**When we do a conference for our staff, we give them something to play with because research indicates that people can listen better if they have something to do with their hands while they're listening. So one day we put individual little jars of Play-Doh on the tables in front of them; on another day we put multicolored bendy sticks. Both were a huge hit. Even something as simple as a few crayons and a little homemade notepad of blank paper to draw on (or covering the tables/desks where they're sitting with butcher paper) would work--just something where they can be creative

[xtremeroswellia]

These are great ideas. I love the mixed CD idea because I have TONS of blank CDs and tons of great relaxing music. Also lots of chocolate already.

And I really like the idea of the play-doh at training. Interesting!! Thanks :D

[sxymami0909]

The squishy balls! Or whatever shape. Squeezing them instead of someone's head makes me feel better.

Chocolate

Burn a CD of music without lyrics, classical or piano or guitar. I find that instrumental music relaxes a lot of people.

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[xtremeroswellia]

Ooh squishy balls. I could have used one of those today myself :P

Yep, chocolate and relaxation CDs are fantastic :D Thank you!

[lilacs_roses]

You've already gotten the better ideas I think so, let me just add, how about some tea? Just a bag or two of something good -- I like Stash's Lemon and White as well as Twinnings Lady Grey.

Hope it goes well :)

[xtremeroswellia]

Oh, tea! That's a great idea. :D Thanks for the suggestions!

[xtremeroswellia]

I wish I could afford to give seven gift certificates for massages!
Chocolate is definitely in there, though. :D Thanks for the ideas!

[nothingtoyou]

A friend of mine made me a relax/de-stress kit. It contained herbal (no caffeine) teabags; a small pack of chunky coloured pencils, and a small notepad to draw/write the stress away; and scented candles.
How about something with a relaxing scent: lavender bags?
I like the idea of a CD. I can send you some mp3 guided relaxation if you like.
How about a shiny stone - a kind of worry bead to play with?