The 2 Chicks have been on the road a lot this summer. So much joy, so much adventure, the occasional stress.
I’ve shared my favorite tips for experiencing local flavors and activities. Here’s another quick tip for life on the go that has saved me stress this summer.
And so, without further ado, here’s my fab tip:
Have a separate set of toiletries. And not just travel sizes.
Extra skin care, hair stuff, deodorant, makeup, brush, toothbrush, sunscreen…All. Of. It.
I actually discovered this hack during last school year. With all the stress and shuffling of schedules, I often went straight from the gym to work. My gym bag grew from just having a very basic set of skin care to the full assembly over time. All summer long, I’ve either taken my gym bag (with toiletries and my gym clothes / shoes packed), or grabbed the toiletries to put in a larger packed bag.
There’s nothing really magical about it, I guess. Still, it has saved me so much time in remembering all the odds and ends I need on every excursion and adventure this summer. If you don’t have any spares to start with, be on the lookout for coupons and deals. (Some might happen shortly when college students head back to school.) I also stockpile stuff from Clinique free gift offers.
Once you’ve got your set, you’re good to go!
Hope this helps at least some of you with that inevitable travel stress (or the pain of forgetting your toothbrush!)
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