We’re off again! Round two of our adventure is less than 24 hours away and the family packing list is all that lies between me and our 7:00 AM flight. This time we are headed to the East Coast and I am packing for 50 degrees while living in 86 degrees (it’s November people!). One thing that doesn’t need a lot of thought is my toiletry bag, I keep an extra one packed at all times so I don’t have to think about it (although, I put it on my to do list just so I can check it off–I need those little victories).
Here’s my packing list with a few products that serve a double duty.
1) No need to pack a lipstick. Use your lip balm for the plane and days on the go. When you need a little color add a little lip liner. When you need a lot of color, use your liner to fill in your lips and add balm to the top for moisture and gloss.
2) Buy a black and brown mascara in one. It’s easy to go from day to night with a stroke of the wand.
3) Leave behind the hair gloss, hairspray, mousse, heat protector, etc. etc. Just bring along something that will help set you style while on the go. This Bumble and Bumble styling cream is my personal favorite.
4) Always travel with a good moisturizer. My go-to is Kiehl’s and I make sure it’s slathered on my face as soon as I get on the plane. I also use it for dry cuticles, and if my hair has a case of humidity-frizz or static, I simple rub excess from my hands through my hair–works every time!
5) I always use a little bronzer and occasionally a bit of blush. This two in one gives me options without adding bulk to my bag.
6) Pack a moisturizing conditioner and use it to shave you gams–no need to bring an extra can of shaving lotion.
7) I have two toiletry bags, one for me and a giant one for the family (both from LLBean). The big one makes packing a full size shampoo, conditioner, soap (not a fan of most hotel products) lotions, toothpaste, medications, wipes, first aid kit, etc. easy and serves as a hanging medicine cabinet once we arrive at out destination.
1) travel bag 2) travel shampoo and conditioner 3) moisturizer
4) styling product 5) lip pencil 6) lip balm 7) mascara 8) blush/bronzer
