What to keep in your car

I recently had the task of stocking a new car with everything I'd need. These are some basic things you should probably keep in yours.

• Water (at least a couple bottles)
• Granola bars (for low blood sugar or snacking if you need it)
• Gum or mints (when you need something in your mouth)
• An umbrella
• A first aid kit (!!!)
• Pepto bismol and Ibuprofen (and carsickness meds never hurt)
• (If you're female) Tampons, pads, and a change of underwear just in case
• Spare change (stupid parking meters)
  Insurance card
• Batteries
• Flashlight
• Tire gauge
• Tools for changing a tire
• Kleenex
• A phone charger for your car
• A card with important info/phone numbers. I took a notecard and wrote down important health information like allergies and medical problems and all important phone numbers I might need if my phone is dead, put packing tape (the clear stuff) on it to waterproof it, and I keep a copy in my glove box and my wallet
• A pad of paper and a pen or pencil