When packing for a trip of any kind, you may want to consider adding in a few things that take up very little room, but that could make everything quite a bit easier!
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Bandana – for about $1 you can purchase a bandana. These handy items can be used as a towel, hair band or head covering, lens cleaner, or even a cooling device (just soak it in some cool water). -
Mini Power Strip – find yourself moving the bulky furniture around in your hotel room to find the available plugs to charge a laptop, cell phone and tablet? This makes it far easier and keeps everything in one place.
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Duct Tape – great for suitcases that start to come apart, a quick lint remover, or baby-proofing a hotel room (put it over outlets or to keep drawers closed).
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Travel Mug – so you can take that lobby coffee to go, of course. But it is also great for storing small items you do not want loose in your luggage. Here is a mug that also holds your essentials!
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Travel Anti-bacterial Towelettes – to wipe down the doorknobs in your hotel room, clean off public toilet seats, wipe down your tray table on the airplane (trust me, this is very necessary) and a quick refresher for too-long-without-a-shower times.
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Safety pins – can be used as zipper pulls, button holder, cinch up long pants, and more.
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Earplugs will help to ensure you a sound night’s sleep; you never know when you may get stuck with noisy neighbors above, to the side or below your room.
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Pashmina or large scarf that you carry with you in case you end up in a chilly restaurant or store! Circle scarfs are also handy and can be worn many ways. Also consider a convertible dress; one dress, many looks.
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Wrist Wallet – do a search on Google and you will come up with a ton of different sorts of wallets in many colors. This is a great way to carry essentials when you do not need to be bogged down with a big bag.
Happy Packing!
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