Everyone's had one of those moments when they've been out and really needed some little, common object - but haven't had it. Next time this happens to you, be prepared with a tiny kit that fits in a pocket, any little bag or wallet, in little spaces in your car or backpack, and in the palm of your hand.

First, find a film canister or other little tube. There aren't many film canisters all over the place anymore, but ask your parents or grandparents and they'll probably have one somewhere. Next, stuff it with these little items:

• $1.50 in quarters
• A band-aid
• A folded tissue or paper napkin
• A trial/travel size tube of lip balm (Blistex and several others come in containers tiny enough to fit)
• A Q-tip (folded to fit if need be)
• A toothpick
• A ponytail holder (can also be used as a rubber band)
• Two or three safety pins
• A mint or lozenge

Then put the lid on and you're ready to go! Now you have those quarters for when you're out and need a snack, or that ponytail holder for the impromptu volleyball game, and tons of other little soloutions for little problems that come up every day.