Are you traveling for Spring Break? We are heading out on a little road trip to the Dallas area and we are sooo excited for it! We plan for lots of pool time and we even booked a night at Medieval Times which Landon is really looking forward to!
Today I am sharing some of our tried and true travel essentials. Items that we have used for a very long time and have helped us have smoother travel days. So whether you have a flight coming up or going on a road trip like us, hopefully you’ll find this post helpful!
Packing Essentials
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Toiletry Bag– If you are a full size girly like me, you’ll love this toiletry bag. Forget all that travel size stuff lol. This bag is such a great size and has a ton of pockets and elastic straps to keep all of your things organized. It folds up easily and when you get to your destination you can just unzip and hang it in the bathroom if you don’t want to fully unpack it. I put my stuff and the kids stuff in here and I bought Brandon a black one for himself. There are two sizes. I have the medium.
Sunglasses Case– No more just throwing all of your sunglasses into your purse! Or is that just me? This foldable hard case will protect your glasses when traveling.
Charging Accessories Organizer– A great way to keep your charging blocks, cords and portable chargers organized when traveling.
Noise Canceling Headphones– I actually use these for the gym as well. I am not an earbud girl. These are comfy, come with a case and the charge lasts for days! Also, they come in the prettiest colors.
Power Mist Sanitizer– Another item that I also use in my everyday life and not just when we are traveling. It’s a spray mist so it’s easy to use and it’s hydrating! Hopefully we are all still washing our hands often 🙂 and sanitizing! Other sanitizers dry out my hands so bad. This one does not!
Mini Jewelry Travel Case– I also have this bigger jewelry case but honestly unless I am traveling for a photoshoot, I typically do not pack a ton of jewelry. Just a couple of everyday pieces and maybe a statement earring. This mini jewelry travel case works perfectly for me.
Packing Cubes– I’ve shared these so many times because they are seriously a game changer! They keep everything so organized! Especially the kids outfits! And once you get to your hotel you can just stick the cubes into drawers and voila!
Snack Bag– These clear pouches are a great size for all the snacks. I love that they are clear so you can easily see inside. We alway pack them for the plane and they are great for throwing in your backpack when doing all the touristy things.
Phone Holder– No more having to balance your phone on the airplane tray table. This easily snaps onto the seat in front of you so that you don’t cramp your neck trying to watch a movie or show on the plane.
Kids Travel Essentials
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No Spill Cups– Need I say more? We use these all the time but they definitely come in clutch when we are in the car.
Sticker Books– Sticker books and mess free coloring books will keep our kids busy for hours. These are great for the plane, car and the hotel room if you need some quiet time between activities. This pack of Highlights books are Landon’s favorite as of lately. He loves mazes and the “finding the difference” books right now.
Drawing Pad– If you don’t do screen time time with your kids, this is a great alternative. It looks like a little tablet and the kids can draw on it endlessly. Camila loves a good game of tic tac toe. Unless you beat here LOL.
Doodle Book– This is another great mess free coloring book. This one comes with different color markers, multiple pages and a little velcro pouch to keep all the markers together.
Handheld Toy– Who remembers these? Camila and Landon love them! Brandon and I will play with theirs every once in a while too LOL.
These are the things that help our travel days go a little smoother and make it enjoyable for the kids. I hope this post was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions!
xx, Roselyn