38 Travel Hacks (That Will Save You So Much Money)
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- Опубликовано: 27 май 2024
- Here are 38 Travel Hacks that will save you money! These travel hacks will help with packing. I will show tips and tricks for airport security TSA line. You will use these hacks in the airplane or in any 2023 trips.
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Chapters:
00:00 Travel Hacks
00:07 Travel hacks to save money
00:40 Travel hack for packing
4:33 Hacks in airport security TSA line
6:20 Travel hacks in the airplane
10:19 Hacks for vacation
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Liquids bag: amzn.to/3KJF65K
New tall liquids bag that opens really wide: amzn.to/3ZQTwWg
My earrings: amzn.to/408p8qB
Curling iron: amzn.to/3KJl23z
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Blue carry-on suitcase: amzn.to/3Kpz1KF
Gray backpack size 15.6: amzn.to/3zNQya8
Shampoo containers: amzn.to/3KFUMXL
New blush pink supportive shoes:
New down jacket: amzn.to/3MpzEGD
Plaid shirt: amzn.to/3mdP3iH
Red vest old
Star sweater: Rails brand
Phone prop for tray table: amzn.to/3mdP3iH
Cord travel case: amzn.to/3ZVHfQh
Bedside tray for jewelry: amzn.to/3nYRQg9
Beach bag: amzn.to/3mqQgD7
New beach tote: amzn.to/3MsRmsT (similar)
Shoe soles: amzn.to/3zFVcXQ
Sock with hidden pocket: amzn.to/3KFVILL
Awesome thanks for the info
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In regards to the opening of the dressing, use your fork and poke a hole in the foil lid.
Yep but pointed away from you...@@a.carrierexploration
Having an empty ziplock bag handy can be a clear container into which to empty your pockets before you get to the head of the line.
Travel hack: I always bring a gallon sized ziploc bag with me and put it in the seat back in front of me. I can store my items in it during the flight and they don't get germs on them. Plus I never forget any items since they are all in the bag. Thanks for your tips! ❤
I have my essentials in a men’s shaving kit bag. I can keep it in the seat next to me. The last airline I flew did not allow anything to hang from the seat backs.
You don't hang the Ziploc from the seat back you tuck the gallon size Ziploc INTO the seat back pocket to create a liner pocket so your things don't have to touch the seat back pocket itself. People put their garbage, used tissues, diapers and air sick bags into seat back pockets and it's a space airlines very rarely if ever clean.
Good idea to use the Gallon bag for front seat pocket!
I just saw that idea on a video before my last trip. Put my kindle and iPad in it. Made it easy grabbing them out for security also. Loved it!
Same!
These are great travel hacks, especially the ironing board hack!.
One travel hack that I use when flying is to always wear a hoodie. The hoodie allows me to keep my hair protected from the back of the seat/headrest area. Also, when I am ready to sleep or relax, I put the travel pillow around my neck and pull up my hoodie to keep it in place. I can also pull the top of the hood over my eyes to double as an eye mask. I never travel without a hoodie anymore.
LOVE that hack!
What a great idea!!!
Keep your neck warm as well On the flight
I've been known to wear one backwards to keep the light out of my eyes so I can sleep!
Yes, I cover my eyes with my hoodie even at home! It helps.
You can reuse the square plastic flip top dental floss containers from Oral-B. When you have used all the floss the spool compartment just pulls open like a clam shell. The little metal floss cutter is easy to remove.. You are left with a little plastic case that can be used to store a sorts of small items.
Earrings , a few pills, a tiny sewing kit (needle, thread, spare buttons, safety pins), ear plugs, etc.
Thanks so much! Love that hack.
Thank you for the info on those hotel security locks. I was thinking of buying one for our trip to NYC. I may reconsider now. Also, you mentioned about taking a picture of your hotel in case you get lost. Something my husband had done when he travels overseas (and is in a country where you can’t fumble your way through their language, like Japan): he will pick up a hotel business card at the front desk and bring it with him, so if he’s trying to get back to the hotel, he can just show the card to the taxi driver.
Also take a picture of your rental car license plate. Makes locating your rental car in parking lots.
I went shopping once (after the third hotel nite) and simply FORGOT which darn hotel we were in that night! Seriously CRAZY!!! But it happens!!! Great tips
Thar's brilliant!! I've been in that situation of being in a cab at night and not knowing where I'm staying!
I have a few of the security locks that are plastic - very tough and very light, although otherwise similar to the ones shown in the video. If I were traveling alone in another country, I'd take one for sure.
Does anyone know if those hotel security portable door locks are TSA approved? I have one and I'm traveling with a carry on bag but its not detailef on their "can I bring?" list.
I only recently discovered this channel and I've been catching up on older videos. I just wanted to say that what I REALLY appreciate is that you get right to it and move along quickly. Yes, a brief intro is necessary, especially for new viewers - but SO many content providers will then spend the first 10 minute of a 20 minute video telling me what they are going to tell me about, before they get around to telling me about it. thank you.
Yay!
Couldn’t agree more!! WTH is wrong with people, common sense has gone out the window
Agreed!
Huge second! Been binging on these, with trips coming up. I’m pretty good with a carry-on, but always room for improvement-and these days you need so much just on the plane.
But to the subject-all the cutesy chat and posing in so many videos means “big fail” for me. I move on fast.
These are short and to the point👍 The info is presented quick and easy, which is what I want when ISO information.
I take photos with my phone of the front and back of my debit/credit cards, driver's license and passport. I email them to myself so if I lose them or they're stolen, I will have the info I need to cancel the cards and get home if I'm out of the country or need my id to get on the plane
At Dollar Tree I picked up a small bowl (same size as a product lid) from the pets area designated to give a pet some water. I love it because it collapses, and it's a bright yellow color. I use that to place jewelry or small items I might miss on a counter or table.
What a great tip!
Ooh, that's a good one
Five below has a collapsible pet bowl that is just a little better quality to stand up better. I put my glasses in it at night
I have a sea to summit 20L dry bag that rolls up to the size of a flat ruler. I use it to wash socks, underwear, bras, etc. I put the clothes in the bag, add hot water and a small amount of liquid laundry detergent, seal the top of the bag, shake vigorously, and let soak 15+ min. You can also rub the clothes together inside the bag. Pour out the dirty water, and rinse with clean water a few times repeating the shake method. It’s like a mini washing machine, it worked beautifully. You can even hold a blow dryer at the opening of the bag to simulate a dryer. Be careful not to melt the bag with hot air. I pulled the opening of the bag around the dryer, turned on low heat, and shook the bag to speed up the drying process. When it’s time to go home, you can use that bag for wet swimsuits, dirty laundry, or even shoes. I wish I remembered where I saw this tip, but it has been life-changing; especially since I only bring a carry-on and personal item - no checked bags. ✈️🧼🚿🧳🎒👍🏻❤️
Instead of wearing and then throwing away good socks (when wearing sandals in the security line) I suggest wearing disposable shower caps on your feet, 50 for $6, plus they don’t weigh anything! And you can put your shoes in them in your suitcase. Thank you for the great tips, Laurie!❤
My god that is genius!! I am buying some and I don't even use shower caps.
There are blue disposable non-plastic (thus non-slippery) shoe covers that drs& nurses wear as well as painters. Dollar tree carries in the hardware section.
Although going barefoot in public places makes some people uncomfortable, your chances of actually getting any kind of illness from having bare feet for the short time on dry floor in a TSA line is pretty minimal, unless you have your hands all over the soles of your feet, and you don't wash your hands. Getting a fungal infection is a possibility, but also pretty slim, as fungi like the damp (showers in the locker room at the gym, or around a pool, for instance). So if I don't wear socks, I don't take anything extra along to cover my feet - just wash my hands once through the line. :)
Anyone remember 'Peds'? It's those tiny foot hosiery you find at shoe stores to put a barrier between your bare feet and a shoe you're trying on.
Next time you're shoe shopping, grab a couple pair.
Then, slip those on your feet or socks as your shoes go through. After, toss them in a ziploc and wash them in the bathroom sink at your destination lodging.
@@Dracomies Thank you! I keep them in the side pockets of my carryon backpack!🌻
I always pack a bandana or two, depending how long i will be away, because it is cheap, easy to get or replace at a dollar store, and has multiple uses:
-tie it around the handle of your luggage or backpack as an identifier. You can even use it to tether other items to the bag.
-tie the ends together and you have a small bag - great for coralling a bunch of loose items.
- use as a mini tablecloth, as a napkin, or to dry your hands if no towel available. It is super easy to wash and dry later.
-wet it with cold water and place around your neck, temples or even wrist (pulse points) to help you cool off on a hot day. Or use warm or hot water if heat is what you need, say for an injury.
-tie each corner in a knot to make a makeshift hat. May not be fashionable, but would do in a pinch if a head covering is required or just to keep the sun off your head.
I also never travel without a merino wool top, wool socks or footlets, and a thin/lightweight wool or wool blend pashmina that scrunches up small. Nothing keeps me as cozy as merino wool, as it regulates body temperature, is warm even when wet, and does not get smelly. ( Mind you, I don't travel to tropical locations where i might not need the wool to keep me warm.)
Also, re the hot curling iron, i think a wool sock or piece of wool felt is a better option, as wool will not melt or scorch. In fact, wool can suppress flame.
I wear shorts in summer. I put my bandana on vinyl seats so I don’t stick to them.
Fab video! I always bring a used plastic gift card as some international hotels (Ireland for sure) have you use your hotel key card to turn on the electricity, and you have to leave it in the slot for power. Instead, I put my old plastic gift card in the slot and leave it in. When returning to room especially at night you just flick on the room's main light switch instead of feeling around in the dark for the electricity slot! I only take my used gift card out when leaving hotel room for the hotel's housekeeping.
What a great idea!! I live on a boat and we use our used gift cards to scrape barnacles off the boat bottom. Love hearing ideas for used gift cards!!!
That is a great idea!!
Great idea!
I put a box of high protein breakfast bars in my carryon backpack just in case I don’t have time to eat and to give to weary travelers who are in a hurry and haven’t eaten. I gave a couple of bars to a frustrated mom and her child. I’m sure it made the biggest difference.🌻
So sweet
Just a hack- I use hair ties from the Dollar Store, like 20 /$1.00, to keep the cords of chargers, hair drier, flat iron organized.
I take a foldable, reusable grocery bag- when I’m at the airport (before I get in the security line) I take out my iPad, liquids pouch etc and put in the bag, take off my belt and put that in the bag. When I get to the trays I then put the stuff in there that needs to go in that I’ve already sorted and leave the rest in the bag in a tray.
That way I’m not holding up the queue looking for things, I know where the things I took off are etc.
Then when I’m gathering my stuff to repack I can put the loose items back into the bag until I’m clear of the tray area so I can repack properly, double check I have everything before I leave the security area and I have a grocery bag for on my trip that fits in the palm of my hand when it’s folded up.
I get mine from the £1 shop - equivalent to Dollar Tree etc
That is such a great way to explain how to get organized after. Yes such great ideas!
Love this idea. I will definitely start doing this. Thank you.
Brilliant idea! I’ll try that on my next trip
👍 queue. From a fellow Brit now in 'exile'
I am put the do not disturb sign caught into the door if I leave the room. This way if it if moved I know someone entered the room.
I have taken a roll of doggie poop bags to hold individual shoes and wet umbrellas. Thank you Lori for your fantastic tips and cheery presentation.
Those bags are also good to have on the plane to put your trash in.
Yes. I like to have a bag for my personal trash on the plane. It’s better than stuffing in the seat back or holding it till someone comes around to take it. The doggie bag rolls are great for that.
That is brilliant!!
I love this tip. I will definitely use this.
I always put an empty shopping bag in my carry-on in case they make me check the carry-on. This happened to me last month, so I was able to put my laptop & some other items into the shopping bag, which went into the cabin with me.
I also pack a doorstop wedge and put it under the room door from the inside for extra security. Works for many situations.
A tip that always saves me money is I buy my flight snacks at dollar tree. It gets me excited for my trip!
I do this too. Especially for my son. I can have a huge variety for him and if he doesn't like something, I'm not going broke over it.
I use the gallon size ziplock bags as packing cubes. They easily zip closed and lie flat in my suitcase.I also use cheap trays from the dollar store when I travel to Disney-especially in Epcot. Often during the festivals, there are no outdoor tables left. With the trays, we can carry the food on the tray and then use as a lap tray. The trays fit easily in my backpack and are washable. Love your vlog and the great travel hack ideas-thank you!
Great tip!
There are also 2 g
allon size Ziplock. Dollar Tree also carries one that are not as thick. I have used my sealameal to compress & seal these.
Hi Laurie. Love your channel. Here’s a tip so you don’t have to touch that nasty TSA floor when removing your shoes: the $ store has plastic foot booties in the home repair section of the store. We picked up a box of those for our upcoming cruise to Alaska. Thanks ❤for your stress free ideas; we are set!
Trying to visualize what you mean. Do you take off your show to put in the bin and at the same time slip on the plastic foot booty? Then proceed thru the TSA check area wearing the plastic booties? Thanks
@@SLynnEasler-Weald yes
If you have a friend who works in the hospital, the floor where the Operating Rooms are will have booties to cover people’s shoes, you can slide those on, and the disposable bouffant hats are great for storing your shoes in your suitcase!
I bring an extra pair of socks and put them on my socked feet. Then, I go through the line and take them off, but put dirty side to dirty side and fold it inside out.
I liked what you said about putting tape on the suitcase. What I do is get a bright color of ribbon on my handle. Tie it up in a large now, orange and purple are good choices. When my late husband and I went on a cruise for our honeymoon, I did this and we found out luggage so quickly and then got a cab to get to the airport to fly from Miami to Raleigh. Those bright ribbons were so easy to see, remember Large bows!!!!!
I love that hack. I hope you are still traveling!
I have severe flight anxiety. Watching your channel has really helped!! I had my flight this morning and was able to get through it fairly well. Thanks for all you do 🥰
So glad that everything went well!
Oh my WORD! I am so happy for you!!!
Good for you! I know flying anxiety is a real thing. That’s a huge accomplishment. 👍
I’m glad it went well ☺️
I am the same way, so I can relate! And I fly so frequently. It is awful!!
For salad dressing and sauces, another trick is to pierce the top with your fork to release the pressure prior to opening it.
Ziploc bags in all sizes are great. The large size an be used as a compression bag, smaller size can be used for snacks and small items like ear buds, as extra protection for items that might leak etc. I use rubber bands to keep my cords neat. I use grocery bags (the kind from the produce section) for shoes. They take up less room and I always have a ton of them. I always stuff my shoes with socks.
If I’ve found some goodies that are too big or heavy for my suitcase, I like to mail them home or to the intended recipient from wherever I’m at. It’s often cheaper than fees at the airport, and if packed well you don’t have to worry about damage quite so much. Sometimes the store you buy the items at will even pack them up and ship them for you. Sure it might cost a little more, but it saves you having to schlep the heavy(ier) bag or having baggage handlers treat it like a football.
Same. I plan on shipping anything extra purchased. If the items allow, I ship home clothing from my bag. Flat rate shipping is my favorite 🙌🏻
I do the same.
A tip I learned (and used) recently to dry items quickly: place the item in the corner of the vanity and aim the hair dryer into the corner. It might not get totally dry, but it will speed up the process.
I wanted to tell you just how valuable your tips and hacks are. I have anxiety and have planned a Vacay for my family that includes my 85yr old mom and 3 sons, one of which has a disability. Several have never flown and the others, just once. Let me tell ya, this momma’s anxiety level was through the roof!! The moment I booked our flights I jumped on RUclips and found you! OMGracious!! You have taken the anxiety OUT of my Vacay!! I know exactly what I’m packing & what to do for TSA. I’ve even figured out which one of our group is going through TSA first,2nd, 3rd etc… so that we can keep our stuff safe, accommodate my one son & Mom, what stuff is going on the conveyor belt, what not to wear that will set off a search, how to keep my electronics handy and what is considered a liquid and how to keep them handy etc. so we get through efficiently, causing the workers the least problems.
When my Vacay is over I may lay some travel and hotel hacks on you that is helpful to those that are traveling with someone with a disability!!! I’m probably a bit OCD but I even know in what order we’re walking on the plan so that we can stow our stuff and sit down quickly so as to not block the aisle!!
LOL… then I know EXACTLY how to de-germ our areas!!
OH GRACIOUS you’ve created an OCD monster but a very UNSTRESSED one!!
WOOT WOOT!! Bring on the Vacay!!
Thank you so much!!
I am jumping up and down for you! And thanks!
I used wipes before covid. I will be using hospital grade ones.
@@MsSkipperkim I did not use them hardly at all before then, but now I do-not for covid but for germs (they're everywhere though)
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie also for hotel rooms. My ex used to work for World span, so we flew for free too. Ever seen the face of business men when you walk up the steps on a 747 with a 8 yo? He was no issue. He passed out after dinner on trip to UK. My 12 yo was awake most of the trip. But he was on his Gameboy so he didn't care. He'd already did all his homework before we left. But that was nothing compared to the look when a man boarded with a 18 mo old. He screamed all the way too. He'd been on flights from Australia. Who does that with a kid? We were in MSP, so 24 hours on a plane. I'm sure you have similar stories. One of the men asked if the toddler could be up there.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie remember the headrest and seat arms, tray table… always filthy… people look at me like I’m crazy- as soon as I sit.. I start wiping everything down… pilot wife here and ex FA !!!!
I always travel with a pair of scissors, a reel of Sellotape, and a few rubber bands because you can never find them when you need them! Disposable shower caps are great for packing shoes to avoid the soles touching your clean clothes etc. I also take a clothes line for drying wet swimwear or handwashed undies. One version is an elastic cord with attached clips, the other is like an octopus with pegs on the end of its arms. They take up very little space in my luggage, but are so handy. Detergent sheets that you use in washing machines are easier to pack than liquid versions. You can tear one sheet into smaller strips if you're washing just a couple of items in your bath or washbasin.
I pack the braided cord from the $ store. Can use it for a clothes line and other uses. Plus its very light.
Thanks for sharing your hacks
I used an old plastic gift card and wrapped several feet of duck tape around it. It’s good to have on hand for so many things, including the time my suitcase broke right before we came home. I taped it up and it made it home!
Yes, I have shared your hack a few times!
I wrap it around a pencil
Washi tape to match electronic cables with devices. Genius!
Isn't that so fun and smart?
The last time we stayed in a rental house, we were really short on storage space. I bought a shoe organizer that hangs over the door. Only cost about $10, and it held tons of stuff! Shoes, hair ties, toys, medicine, etc. I brought it home and stuck it in the attic for our next trip!
Watching this again Laurie (I usually watch your videos several times), and I remembered your tip about 'throwaway' socks. Not everyone has socks they want to throw away, but whenever you go into a shoe store, they have boxes of stocking toes for trying on barefoot shoes. Stick a couple of those in your pocket, and cover your socks with them before going through security. Then throw away before putting your shoes back on. Personally, I never wear shoes without socks to fly, both for hygienic and comfort reasons.
I am thinking of using the hospital socks I've collected! Too bright to wear normally :)
🎉I have a stay home like roll on shoes that are the 15:57 sole and a knit top that I put over my socks and also work to use at the hotel room
I always pack a pencil with duct tape/masking tape wrapped onto it justincase. In Paris our towel bar would not stay in place so I used some duct tape to hold it in place. It can be used as a suitcase repair if it gets torn etc.
I take duct tape wrapped around an old gift card. Same idea.
Hobby Lobby (and probably other craft stores) sell duct tape in rolls about the size of Scotch tape. I always carry one.
Dear Laurie, Thank You for all you do/share to make travel easier. Just came back to CA from Philadelphia and your tips are wonderful especially regarding shoes. Also, as a nervous traveler being prepared and not over packing really eased the stress. I shopped your links and storefronts and was ready for anything. Was more confident going through TSA and boarding then ever before.
I so appreciate your teachings, tips and tricks and the laughter.
Thank you again.
Yay I am thrilled for you that the tips helped.
I always pack a night light to use in the bathroom at night. Some hotel rooms the light and fan are on one switch in the bathroom. This way if I do have to get up at night I can see my way around an unfamiliar room.
Definitely enjoyed reading your Travel Hacks and learned so much. Last September went to Italy for three weeks, I only took a carryon suitcase, just got back from Australia for almost three weeks, same thing only carryon suitcase. I’m so proud for being a pro traveler packer now.
I added post it notes on the motion sensors for the automatic flush toilets. My daughter was terrified of the toilet flushing while she was sitting on it.
I've been doing that since my kids were little for the same reason! That, and I hate the "Poseidon's Kiss" from the auto flushing! LOL
Empty bread bags are great for packing shoes.
I always pack rubber flip flops for the shower & disinfecting wipes for the toilet.
Bed slippers are great for going thru TSA or for wearing on the plane or for walking around in your hotel room.
Ask for an extra sheet at the hotel to throw over the bedcover. Who knows how often those get washed?
Love those hacks!!
I always take a sandwich bag to put any residual rubbish in and then you can just hand it to the air hostess when she /he collects the rubbish. Also take your own travel cutlery, on a recent long haul flight my daughter dropped her knife and fork on the dirty aeroplane floor and the air hostess didn't come round for a long time so she was able to use my travel Cutlery to eat her meal.
Security in Paris tossed out my empty aluminum water bottle because it was still wet on the inside. 😢 (I had poured out the remaining water before going into the line.) And folks need to remember that having TSA precheck means nothing at an international airport. I’d also suggest packing a luggage scale if you’re a heavy packer or know you will be shopping and aren’t sure if your bag will make weight limits.
Oh man! Yes TSA is just in the US; in other countries it is their rules.
Yeah and Paris, what do you expect?
Next time, you could go into a restroom with a hand blow dryer & dry out your bottles; if there’s one available.
I love the tip about packing a portable luggage scale in your bag. The scale is lightweight and the money saved from overweight fees can pay for the scale over time
My carry-on bags for my flight to Australia never were weighed. I wish I had known that ahead of time because the weight limits for carry-on bags were very strict.
Clip on earrings are also great for dressing up your shoes!
Awesome hack!
I take a small book light with me. It comes in handy on planes as the overhead light doesn't always illuminate what I want it to. It's useful in hotel rooms - especially if you're with another person who you don't want to wake up if you need to get up in the night. I don't like having to disconnect my phone from the charger just to use it as a flashlight.
Yes, , for me, it's always decent, but cheap, flashlight. 8:04 Perfect in my tiny airplane seat bag, but since 9/11/01, my phobia of trauma and being in the dark and unable to help myself find available resources right at my fingertips simply because it's too dark to see.
I use the net bags you use in your washing machine to protect delicates to pack my underwear, bras and socks to pack in my checked luggage. Firstly it keeps them all together and easy to find and secondly you can then squish the bags into corners and awkward spaces. You can also use them in your carry on for your emergency change of underwear, t shirt etc in case your checked baggage gets lost.
Me too!
Love the suction cup idea! There are never enough places to hang swim suits or wet beach towels.
Yes a classic hack especially when camping or swimming
I only travel with carry on luggage now, but when I used to do check luggage, I always had my name and my hotel name and address written on paper in my luggage tag. When staying at multiple hotel on an extended tour, I would do the same for all hotels and load them all. Once I arrived at the hotel, I would remove the top one ready for the next hotel.
This was initially in case my airline lost my luggage. They would know where it should be delivered to. Also the piece of paper I removed on arrival, was placed in my wallet, if I needed directions back to the hotel.
I use balloons, long skinny ones made for making animals, in all sorts of ways. They make great hangers for drying wet clothes. I partially inflate three for a DIY neck pillow in flight. Of course they can be used to entertain children at the hotel. Very versatile and dirt cheap.
Bring a blob of BluTac and use that to cover the tiny leds from the clock/TV/fire alarm(?) Also good for rattling cupboard doors/drawers when you close them but they don't align properly. So many uses and you can just keep a blob in your make up bag or even the (in)side of your suitecase/carry on.
Use a small dog collar (if you have those lying around!) to clip your personal item bag (or exta bags) on your carry on handle. Like a J-hook, but without having to get that specific one.
I used a similar idea of the dog strap to hook together 2 luggage bags and strap them to a crossbody bag strap, that way I had free hands to hold other items when I used to travel with 2 bags.
Extra great way to make your luggage always identifiable beyond a piece of tape -- permanent markers and stencils!
I used gold and silver with various stencils to put peacock feathers on my carry-on suitcase and backpack, animal print designs on my small checked suitcase, and a giant peacock on my largest suitcase. Useful, beautiful, was fun to do, AND, not gonna lie, it's cool getting compliments :)
Inflatable travel hangers are great! They separate the front and back of the clothing so they dry quickly.
I've never heard of those! Have to go
Look them up!
I take my pillow everywhere, I have a pillow protector under the pillow case and place my nightgown in this area, saves space in suitcase and I have it with my pillow. I also have a zippered pillow protector OVER the pillowcase to keep it clean and free of germs.
Even though I’ve been a traveler for umpteen years, I always learn something from your videos. It pays to compare with each other.
It's so funny you mentioned grocery store vs super market. I'm a Minnesota native and have always said grocery store. I lived in Philadelphia for a while and they drove me nuts because they would say food store. They would even say they were going food shopping instead of grocery shopping. I have so much fun with these little regional language differences. 😂
That's so true, and I lived in Pennsylvania, just north of Philadelphia and I'd say I'm going to the grocery store to do my food shopping. Now I'm in Florida and pretty much call the grocery store by name, I'm going to Publix instead of saying I'm going to the grocery store - but I'm still going food shopping. 😂😂
We always say grocery store here in Michigan too.
Another MN native here, now living in WY, and I've never called it a supermarket - I know it's probably a regional/generational thing, but I legit hate it when people call it that, and the only reason that I know what they're talking about is because we had a really old computer game when I was little that called it that. I've never called it anything but a grocery store and grocery shopping.
I’m Canadian and we say supermarket mainly.
I am from eastern Canada Quebec area and we definitely say grocery store. Not sure if it’s true across Canada or not. I think in BC they sometimes called the market
I always carry a pack or two of wet wipes. When we get to our plane seats, I wipe everything down. Especially the headrest of the seat, tray, and arm rests. It’s usually filthy! (I do this in movie theaters too).
And remember to clean the seat belt buckle.
Great vlog ! The round flat cotton pads have been a game changer for me. Kept an original round container from my "take the day off" liquid, packed the pads in & poured the cleaner over them. The freebie samples are perfect for flights, with cotton balls stuffed into the liquid. Fun video and look forward to the next one ~
Brilliant hack, thanks
Learned the hard way, grab a business card from reception at your hotel to show to drivers to get you home. I actually forgot the name of my hotel one time in Costa Rica! Turned out OK, was very amusing to the museum staff that helped me.
I take a picture of it so I don’t have to worry about losing the card.
Also recommended to take a photo with your phone of the sign out front.
I recommend pre-check to get through security without having to take your shoes off. Many credit cards will reimburse you for it these days.. like AMEX. It's been great and I was approved in a day! :)
I used your suggestion of the "Starbucks" bag for snacks (and other things) for my Spirit flight last week. I was able to go from LAX to Boca (3 days) to DC (3 days) and back to LAX using only a backpack thanks to the snack bag. Thank you!
What’s the Starbuck’s bag?
@@texasgoddess323 I think its the small little handle bag they give you. You can put your snacks in it and carry it on with you, rather than taking food in your carry on.
@@texasgoddess323 I think the idea is that airlines don't count purchases you've made at the airport against what you're allowed to carry onto the plane. So check the stores at your airport and bring a bag from one of those chains if you already have one or make some purchase at one of those stores near your home to get the bag. Then you can pack a few extra things (clothes, whatever) that don't fit in your carry-on or personal item into that bag and the airline will assume it's an airport purchase and let you take an extra bag on.
❤️Great tips Laurie❗️🌴
I bought a fishing vest with multiple interior and exterior pockets, and will stiff all my heavy items into it while boarding then transfer it to a bag on the plane. Also will do the same with a neck pillow, and you can also layer clothing inside your jacket and carry over your arm.
there is a company called scottevest that makes travel vests. I bought one for our trip to europe this summer that will allow me to put in my ipad, phone, passport etc and carry it all on me, for safety instead of having it in a bag. But the fishing vest is the same idea!
I have a Cinch jacket with two deep inside pockets that I stuff with items until I get on the plane.
I always turn my TSA trays over before stacking to be sure nothing is left in it.
Forgot to retrieve my black Grip6 belt in the TSA tray (had a wooden buckle so am not sure why I had to remove the metal free belt). This idea would have prevented that loss. Thanks for the idea!
Laurie, you are not only helpful but you are fun to watch!
Wow thanks so much!
Great travel hacks . Thanks Laurie.
Your tips are great! Thank you😀
The drawer liner also works well to get a good grip when opening jars
True-
I use pieces of it under cutting boards too.
Good to know, I have trouble opening lids, I'm going to get some!!
I am going to buy some drawer liner today and cut into squares just for that purpose. Might use fancy scissors and send them with Christmas cards this year as a little gift! Love that suggestion. Made my day!
I use a square of it bedside to keep my phone and travel C-PAP from sliding around.
You can stick blue painters tape to itself and it unsticks easily, it works great to cover up lights (you have to double it sometimes). You can also unplug some appliances if you need to. Thanks for all the great tips, Laurie!
I always wear an eye mask I know it's not for everybody but nothing wakes you up together with silicone earplugs
Electrical tape is great for that, and the roll is small
Love all of your videos!
Lots of great 👍🏻 info
Thank you Laurie for more good tips to fly. I enjoy watching all your videos, you are always so pleasant and friendly with plenty of good info. I am flying to NY in June and will be using lots of your tips.
I never tire of hearing awesome tips!
❤ Always have great content. Thanks for sharing....
So relaxing
Very helpful travel hacks and tips. Awesome content. You are a joy to watch Laurie!
As usual Laurie, great tips here, thanks so much. xx
Agree!
Love your tips. Thanks!
Some great tips,thank you!
Another tip: pack your airplane snacks in a Stasher bag. That can be used throughout your vacation as a restaurant doggie bag, to keep leftovers in the fridge, to heat food in the microwave, to marinate meat, for sous vide cooking, and you can also fill it with hot water or ice cubes for back pain, sprained ankles, etc. I have the one with a carabiner hook on the top so I can hook it to my day purse, and I also have inside it a collapsible cup and a a tiny foldable cutlery set (knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks, and straw) in a little holder. The whole thing is made out of hardened wheat straw, so you don't have to worry about some overzealous TSA agent deciding it is a threat to national security!!
Stasher bags are SOOOO EXPENSIVE ..... Amazon and Temu have silicone bags just as good and at a fraction of the cost.
@@stacythomas1587 I have tried various cheaper ones, but they always came up short. I did not get a lot of Stasher bags, just one "mystery bundle" when they had a 40% off sale, and one "go bag" with the carabiner. The way I use them, they will last pretty much forever. And that bag with the carabiner is a game changer for me, for daily EDC and travel.
I really ❤️ Stasher bags; but only buy when on sale or discounted as part of a package deal.
I'm about to go Google what a stasher bag is! 😂
@@mjharris5999 That is my approach to pretty much everything, I wait for a great sale. I got a "mystery bundle" at 40% off during an online sale, and one go bag (the one with the carabiner) for travel. Those are the only ones I have purchased, and they meet my needs.
Loved (and used) the hanger hack! Along with packing a handkerchief for ironing, try stuffing socks into the toes of the shoes to help keep their shape (and fill the space when packing). I've also used an old hardshell eyeglass case to hold small toilette items like clippers, tweezers, a mini sewing kit, etc.
Sounds great!
Dollar tree sells a 3 pack of the larger ‘clamp’ type clothes pin things-great for holding curtain, holding your towel on the back of your beach chair, hanging your suits….. love all these hackS!!
You can also bring bag Clip from home in case you need to use all your hangers
Thank you, Laurie, great tips!
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much you are awesome
I pack my shoes in the purple bag that Crown Royal comes in. I also take a liquid hand soap with me and we use that to wash our hands and just toss it when we leave. The cheap kind of coarse. I also use the samples from Estée Lauder or Lancôme for day and night creams. Just keep filling them up for every trip. Love your videos. God bless.
Reuse!
A small prescription bottle works well for moisturizers, shampoos, containers…etc.
Great tips! But I'm obsessed with your flamingos glasses holder!!
Love all these!! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
You always have something I've not thought of! Thanks so much 😊
Happy to help!
My mom just added an idea I had to share- use a small coin purse for tea bags. She does this for work but this works for travel as well.
That is such a fun way to pack tea bags.
So many new cool ideas, thank you
Loved these tips. Great ideas.
Thanks so much!
Mary Kay makeup remover is the bomb!! Excellent video with great advice.
You mentioned Vera Bradley bags - those makeup organizers that come in a clear cube, and that cube is not the right shape for makeup or anything else you want to pack? It is great for packing in "packable" jackets and other just-in-case warmth gear, especially when there's only a small likelihood you will need it. I have one of the clear cases from the outlet store, which is smaller than the signature store ones. I managed to squish in: a 'packable' puffer jacket, a sleeveless fleece vest to go under the jacket, a wool gaiter (which can double as a scarf, face mask, or even hat if you tie up the end), a beanie hat, and thin gloves. It always lives in my car in case I find I'm not as warmly dressed as I expected to be, but it will also fit in a suitcase or go bag.
Lovely list. Thank you.
You're videos are the best! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
I have a clothing hack. Bring old undies and socks with one or two wears left in them. Throw out after wearing. Saves space for souvenirs on the way home. I usually do half new half old. Example: for 8 days, 4 old to throw away and 4 new.
brilliant!
I once went on a coach tour from the UK to Germany. Everyone brought a suitcase or holdall, except a young man who just had a small old-style flight bag, even though there were no luggage restrictions. He explained that he only took old clothes on holiday and binned them after a couple of wears, so ended up with a virtually empty bag. The downside was that he looked like a tramp 😂😂😂
I do the same!
Great, great hacks. You are so very personable it is a joy to watch you. Soon on my way back to Canada and you always have some hack that will help make the journey easier. Now if I could only relax with the actual flying!!
Great info! Thx! ❤
Thank you for watching!
Great ideas
Glad you think so!
Excellent tips again Laurie! I did use your hotel curtain hack - I happened to have a bag clip, finished the potato chips, & clipped the heavy curtains together bcuz our view had a bright lamp post light.
I use a hair clip. I actually use a hair clip on the curtains at home too.
Great ideas, thanks
Thanks for sharing such valuable tips.