7 Musts For Your Carry On

Summer is a time of travel for most people! Whether your headed to visit family or on a tropical vacay there are just some things you have to have right on hand with you at all times! There is nothing worse than being stuck in an airport and realizing you need something and it is checked and you can’t get to it for several hours! Right? Well, there is one thing worse, if they misplace or your luggage gets backed up and it doesn’t make it to your destination when you do! Yuck! I am giving you my 5 tips to have a stress free flight no matter where you are going!

1. Pack Multiple Extra Outfits.

By this I mean, if you are going on a tropical vacation pack, an outfit for dinner or your night for when you arrive, a bathing suit to head the beach or pool, and a pair of pjs! I say this because you will be very upset if you can’t go lay out at the pool and have a fruity drink because your luggage hasn’t arrived yet and you doing have your swim suit!

2. Pack Your Phone Charger.

No one likes a dead cell phone. We are a society of ease and communication! It is amazing how I do not know how to function without my cell phone any more. What, you mean no emails, phone calls or texts? I can’t even imagine! It is even more important when your traveling so you can let people know your safe, arrived or to meet you somewhere!

3. Always Be Prepared. 

By this I mean, we are all women here and unless your pregnant, when traveling things can happen to get you off schedule and out of whack! I always keep Tampax Pocket Pearls on hand just in case! They are discreet and compact and can fit in your pocket or clutch! In case you can’t find them, I found the Pocket Pearls at Target.

4. Pack Reading Material.

Unfortunately, Sky Mall and safety pamphlets can only be so interesting. Btw, I am not sure they even publish Sky Mall anymore. Anyways, pack magazines, books or any type of entertainment to look at during flight, throughout lay overs and in case of delays!

5. Organize Your Jewelry.

I keep each of my necklaces, bracelet stacks and earrings in separate plastic bags. I do this to avoid necklaces getting tangled and earrings getting lost! Trust me, when you arrive to your destination you will thank me for being so organized and neat.

6. Beauty Refreshers. 

I know we can’t take much as far as products but if your favorite products make travel sizes, TAKE THEM! I always feel like I look a little haggard after flying all day so I like to take a few minutes in the bathroom to refresh and touch up hair and makeup!

7. Keep Your Hat From Misshaping. 

So I learned this trick a few years ago but if you take your clothes and roll them and stuff your hat with them, it will keep your hat from getting smashed and loosing its shape. It is so frustrating when I pull a hat out of my luggage and it is ruined! Avoid that but packing it full of your clothes!