and crossed the Atlantic seven times with our two sons, which means I’m slightly obsessed with packing—especially packing light.
Sure, there are the obvious things you need, like tablets and extra clothes, but this handful of practical goodies could save you some major headaches on your next family vacation—and it will all fit into a sandwich-sized container. While some will be sitting in your junk drawer, you might not have all of these unexpected essentials at home. But trust me, they’re inexpensive and oh-so worth it when you’re on the road.These pocket-sized sacs can serve as a carry-on if you go overboard with souvenirs. They also work as a beach bag, dirty-clothes bin, shopping bag or suitcase divider. Plus, they weigh nothing and take up almost no space at all.
When my son was two, he was obsessed with light switches, so I bought a few varieties from the hardware store and kept them in my purse. Strange? Perhaps. But they saved us a few meltdowns.I’ve used a gallon-sized Ziplock for wet swimsuits in Croatia, a quart-sized one for a snow globe in Iceland, and a snack-sized variety for seashells in Holland. Now I carry a couple of each, just in case., souvenirs, contact cases, even toothbrushes.
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