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Traveling...Worth The Suitcase Space
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items Not everything makes it into my suitcase. These travel finds have earned their spot because they make traveling a little easier, more comfortable, or just less chaotic. These aren’t things I’m recommending because they look good or happen to be popu...
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Airport & Flying
Comfort
Little Travelers
Packing Smarter
Tech
Why didn't I buy this sooner?
Airport & Flying
Airport days can be stressful enough, so I’m always looking for things that make them a little smoother. These are the products I like to have with me for getting through the airport, keeping my essentials handy, and making the time in the air more e...
Flying can be so drying, especially for your lips, so this little lip treatment has earned a spot in my personal bag. I love that it helps soothe and hydrate dry, cracked lips without taking up much room. It contains peptides and dimethicone to help ...
REMEDY Dry Lips Hydrating Lip Treatment
Comfort
I’ve learned that being comfortable can make a huge difference when traveling. These are the things I reach for to make long flights, car rides, hotel stays, and everything in between a little more comfortable.
I don’t go on vacation without my Kindle! I love being able to bring along several books without actually having to bring several books. It’s perfect for airport waits, long flights, lazy beach days, or relaxing before bed. It takes up almost no room...
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 8GB Black
This one is absolutely worth the splurge! I’ve been using my Owala FreeSip for years, and it’s still my favorite water bottle. I originally bought it when I was teaching during COVID because I wanted a lid that covered my drinking opening but still gave me quick, easy access to my water—and ... I love that you can tilt the bottle and drink from it like a traditional water bottle, but I almost always use the FreeSip straw. And the locking lid is one of my favorite features, especially when I’m tossing it into a bag or traveling. The 24 oz. ... And as if I needed another reason to love it, there are SO many colors to choose from. This is one travel item I never leave home without!
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle 24oz
My husband and I were getting ready for a trip, and the neck pillow I had been using was neither comfortable nor supportive. Then I saw that Oprah recommended this one, so I figured I’d give it a try. The first thing that caught my attention was the ...
MLVOC Airplane Travel Neck Pillow & Sleep Kit
Little Travelers
Traveling with kids can be an adventure all on its own! I’ve found a few things along the way that make the journey a little easier—and hopefully keep the “Are we there yet?” questions to a minimum. 😂 These are my favorite finds for keeping kiddos e...
A car seat + an airport + kids = I’ll take all the help I can get! The wheels are a huge help, but I also love having options—the padded handles let me carry it by hand, and the adjustable shoulder straps make it easy to carry when rolling isn’t prac... We've even left it unzipped and pushed the kids in it when we were in a hurry to get to the terminal.
TUGUAN Infant Car Seat Travel Bag with Wheels
Never underestimate the power of snacks! 😂 This bento box lets me pack a variety of snacks in one compact container, so I can give my kiddos choices without bringing along a million little bags. It keeps everything separated, easy to find, and ready...
Bentgo Kids 5-Compartment Leak-Proof Lunch Box
This has become one of my favorite ways to pack snacks for my kiddos when we're traveling. I can pack several different foods in one container, keep everything separated, and avoid carrying a bunch of individual snack bags. It's compact, easy for kid...
GoBe Kids Snack Spinner 5-Compartment Macaron Blue
My secret weapon for traveling with hungry kiddos? Snacks. Lots of snacks. 😂 This is like the larger snack spinner, however it is a bit smaller and opens differently. I can still pack a little bit of everything without my bag turning into a snack explosion. Everything stays separated and easy to grab, and my kiddos get choices—which means everyone is a little happier. Win-win!
GoBe Kids Snack Container Snack Spinner (Small) - Reusable Bento Style Divided Snack Containers for Lunch, Travel, On The Go
Snacks always in reach = happy travelers! 😂 We use this tray a LOT on long road trips, especially when a drive-through is the only thing we have time for. It gives my kiddos a secure spot for their food and drink, so they're not trying to balance ev...
Snack Tray 2 PCS: Car Seat Cup Holder for Kids
One less thing to pack! This writing tablet is one of those things I love having when we travel with kids. It’s not too big and not too small (8.5 inches), and the slim design makes it easy to slip into a seat-back pocket, backpack, or carry-on. We use ours for drawing, but... I love that I don’t have to pack paper, crayons, or a bunch of other supplies to keep the kids entertained. The writing pen stores right in the tablet, there are no batteries needed, and you can lock the screen to keep a drawing from accidentally get...
TECJOE 4 Pack 8.5" LCD Writing Tablet
One little toy, SO many uses! My daughter got these for us to take on a family vacation, and they ended up being one of those things we were really glad to have. They kept our little one busy on the **plane—stuck right to the window and tray table—**and they came in handy when we... They work great in the tub, too. The suction cups keep them in place while little hands can easily spin them on their own, and I love that they're soft and flexible. Our little one even liked putting them in her mouth, so they doubled as a little tee...
LiKee Strong Suction Cup Rotating Baby Toy
If you’re tired of picking things up off the floor, you need this! I love this little tray mat because it sticks right to a table or high-chair tray and gives your little one two spaces for snacks or toys. But honestly, the tethers are the best part! You can attach toys, cups, utensils, or other things your baby mig... The tethers finally put an end to that! Not only does it save me from constantly reaching down to retrieve things, but it also means fewer toys, cups, and snacks landing on a dirty floor. Less picking up, less cleaning, and a much happier grown-up! T...
Mini Mat with Toy Straps
This is one of those baby products we loved so much, we started giving it as shower gifts! We’ve used this larger Busy Baby mat a LOT, and I love that it still fits on a high-chair tray but gives little ones a much bigger area for food, toys, or play. It has become one of those things we reach for over and over again. It comes with a trave...
Busy Baby Silicone Mat Suction Cups Pewter
Packing Smarter
The things that help me fit more, stay organized, and avoid the dreaded “how am I going to fit this back in?” moment. These are the packing products and little tricks that make getting ready for a trip much easier.
This is so much more useful than you think! I originally bought this for keeping my medications organized while on vacation, but I quickly realized it’s useful for SO much more! I use it for jewelry, Q-tips, small travel essentials, and anything else I want to keep organized and easy to find. ...
Travel Pill Organizer - Airtight 8 Compartment Case
If my Kindle is coming on vacation, this case is coming too! It protects my Kindle and has just enough room for the things I’m always looking for—charging cords, my phone, and other small essentials. I love that it keeps everything together without b...
HoYiXi Sleeve Bag for 6-6.8" Kindle Paperwhite
Tiny suitcase space + lots of jewelry = a recipe for tangled necklaces and missing earrings! 😂 This little jewelry case solves that problem without taking up much room. I love the removable compartments because I can set it up differently depending ...
Hatori Travel Jewelry Box, PU Leather Organizer
I love this little container because the removable soap dish keeps my soap from slipping all over the shower or tub, and then the case seals up when I’m ready to pack it away. Even if the soap is still a little wet, it stays contained instead of turn...
PEISAINOX Leakproof Travel Soap Case
Perfect for a weekend getaway! ✈️ These are the travel bottles I reach for when I’m only packing for a few days. They’re smaller, compact, and leakproof, so they don’t take up much room in my toiletry bag. I especially like that you get two pump bott...
Bpluma Travel Bottles, Leak Proof Containers
Hair tools without the suitcase chaos! This travel case has been a favorite of my daughter’s because it keeps all of her hair tools together without taking over her suitcase. It fits her Shark FlexStyle, but it’s also roomy enough for other popular hair tools like Dyson products, curling...
2026 Shark Flex Travel Case for Dyson Airwrap
Tech
The last thing I want on vacation is a dead phone—or realizing I forgot the one charger I actually need. These are my favorite travel tech finds for keeping everything charged, connected, and working the way it should.
Yes, I’m the person who brings ALL the cords. I never know what I’m going to need when I travel, so I like having every type of charging cord, USB cable, power bank, and earbuds with me. The problem? Without something to keep them organized, my bag quickly turns into a tangled mess! This electro...
CAOODKDK Electronic Organizer Travel Bag
Tiny but mighty! This little round power strip fits right in the palm of my hand, but it covers just about all of my charging needs when I travel. It has USB, USB-C, and AC outlets, so I can charge multiple types of devices without packing a bunch of different adapte...
TROND Travel Power Strip, 5ft Retractable Cord
One charger for all three! I was gifted this 3-in-1 wireless charger for Christmas, and it has become a nice little travel companion. I can charge my phone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time, without having to pack three separate chargers. It folds into thirds, so ...
RTOPS 3-in-1 Magnetic GaN Wireless Charger
Why didn't I buy this sooner?
You know those products that make you wonder how you ever traveled without them? These are those things. They may not be the first items that come to mind when packing for a trip, but once I discovered them, I understood the hype.
This little gadget does more than just make opening a can easier! I use it to help keep bugs and unwanted hands out of my drinks, reduce the amount spilled if the inevitable happens, and make cans easier to open for kids, long nails, or anyone with w...
Complete Cover Easy Tab Opener 12PK Drink Can Caps
These are my favorite travel bottles for shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and other thicker products. Unlike the silicone bottles that collapse as you use them and need to be “fluffed” back up with air, these stay upright and easy to use. I can see exac...
4 Pack 1.7oz Airless Pump Bottles Travel
These little towels are such a clever travel find! They look like tiny tablets, but add a little water and they expand into a soft, full-size washcloth. I love that they’re compact, lightweight, super absorbent, and can be reused. They’re great for w...
Compressed Towels, 30 PCS Large Disposable
My daughter thought I needed these. I thought she was kidding. 😂 She uses Tiny Twinkle Mess Proof Wet Bags for her kiddos, and when she gave me a few to try, I honestly wasn’t sure what I would do with them. Turns out… I LOVE them! These are so hand...
Tiny Twinkle 2-Pack Waterproof Wet Bags
I carry these EVERYWHERE! Wisp disposable toothbrushes have become one of those little things I never want to be without. I keep them in my purse, car, carry-on…basically anywhere I might need one! They’re perfect when you’ve eaten on the go and want to freshen up, but don’t ... They’re small enough to stash just about anywhere, and so convenient when you want to feel a little more put together after a meal. For me, these aren't just a travel item—I use them everywhere!
Colgate Wisp Disposable Toothbrushes, 96 Count