BTW the clear zippered bags that we get when we buy sheets or pillowcases work great as "free" packing cubes. Most even have a thin pocket where they put the insert to describe the product, I took that out and can put a note in there describing what is included in my cube. Most people toss those bags but they can be used over and over and be kept out of the landfill as well..
Great video showing that everyone can travel affordably. I travel frequently. One tip is to keep the packing list with you on the trip. Make notes of things you forgot, or that you would like to have next time. When you get home, note those things that you that packed but did not use. I love my under seater bag and if you can afford it, I good set of compression packing cubes will make a world of difference. Contact lens cases from the Dollar Tree are also great for creams and lotions in small amounts. You can even fill them with toothpaste for short trips. I pack my liquids in a quart ziplock bag and pack the purse organizers empty and flat. I bring an extra empty mesh bag for anything that I want to hang and keep in the shower.
Great video! From one grandma to another you might think about buying some of your regular toiletry items at your destination and leaving them there for your next visit. This would really cut down on your packing and the weight of your luggage.
I leave a bag with my sister in Massachusetts. My sister from Masschusetts leaves one with me in Florida. So does my brother from California. Now, catching JetBlue or Spirit to travel is with a backpack.
I thought all liquids/lotions etc HAD to fit in a small size, clear ziploc type bag. Looked like you had two big bags filled with smaller containers. I don’t understand how they would let all that stuff pass through the TSA inspection to be taken on board and not put in a checked suitcase.
I wear swimsuit and underwear, leggings then jeans, two shirts then jacket or sweater. Travel by plane for a week one backpack. Dollar tree cross body for id cash etc. fits in pocket at boarding
Shower caps are great for shoe covers or slippers. I used the smaller containers that you can put salad dressings for my creams. But also used the contact lens carriers to hold liquid makeup, moisturizer, etc. Takes up way less space. Packing cubes are great. When I went to the UK I brought water bottles which just ended up being wasted space. Sanitizing wipes for everything touchable on the plane like trays, armrests, belts and buckles. I put my meds like Advil in snack bags and then it all went into one larger ziplock bag. Also the large ziplock bags can be used to store clothes and squish the air out.
Back in the day when Sunday newspapers were delivered in large, long plastic bags or rainy days. I saved the bags. Place my shoes in the bags. I only use just my shoes when traveling. It's still used for almost maybe 20 years. My mom used them also. Maybe 30 years ago. Learn to recycle. Think out of the box ❤
For a week trip I decant my lotions into contact lens cases from Dollar tree. They are so tiny and hold plenty. If you could figure out labels for the bottom of these containers, I would be over the moon!
Hi Shannon. I just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed! I 'm 70yrs of age, don't often travel but I love minimalist, affordable, useful hacks and items. So many YT videos promote incredibly expensive bags and other EDC items, mostly boring black and most seem to be designed not for women. Spash of fun colours, saving money ...Cheap & Cheerful is the way to go. So Thank you!
I buy small spray bottle & keep in my toiletries bag. When at destination i hang up my clothes, add warm water & mist my clothes. The wrinkles fall out easily.
It can be done! I went on a 10-day Alaska cruise/tour in this size bag. I used compression cubes, and fortunately my husband carried the laptop. Traveling this light makes everything so much easier. I admit I sometimes check a bag that is the size most consider carry on, but not very often. And I don't bother fighting for the overhead bins. I will be using your ideas with the mesh bags and plastic purses to see how that works. Thanks for the tips!
Great job as always! All those special items used for travel looks great! Your travel push/ pull bag looks great too. I will have to look for this one. You are THE BEST, Shannon! Love all your shows!! ❤
Love all the Ideas for traveling. I will be doing that soon & hope to use all of these hacks. Thank you Shannon for helping us to make travel less stressful. 🥰🥰✈
What a great video! Love your tips and how wonderfully organized you are. I have the same little suitcase. I'll be able to totally maximize the space.👍
Wow i bought this blk underseat roller few weeks ago for my july cruise! Will be good for future cruises. Tks for all hints. 😊 i have to see again to print out your list.
I love the suction cup idea! I also decant as many liquids/lotions as possible. However, there are much smaller containers available, especially for things like serums and foundation. You can save even more space. Great video though!
Thanks Shannon. Love your hacks, so practical. Have really stepped up my traveling game😊. I guess everybody used your suggestion as the small suitcase is out of stock 😮
BEAUTIFUL SUPERWARRIOR 💪🏼🤺QUEEN👑 YOU ARE A JAZZY GRANDMOTHER❤🎉 THANK YOU FOR ALL THESE TIPS I'M 68 TAKING 3 TEENS ON THEIR FIRST CRUISE IN A WEEK🙏🏼 😅 MUCH LOVE❤BLESSINGS FROM WASH, DC BRAVO 👏🏼 QUEEN👑💪🏼🤺❤🎉
Grandma bag!! I need to know what you are packing in that bag! I am also going to be a grandma in October!! My daughter and her husband live in another state, so having to fly to them when the baby is born is something I am hoping to plan for.
Leave this crap at your grandkids house I have a bin under my children’s well in my grandchildren‘s bathroom kind of in the back and that’s grandma‘s bed so when I’m there I have all of my stuff that makes me feel at home. It’s also my daughter’s house, which makes it a little bit easier because you know we can borrow things but take what you want and leave it there I even leave lacroix water at my daughters house and my grandson closet grandma’s water so I leave everything there I don’t I could just pack a couple clothes and then go to my kids house and be very comfortable. You’ll be there a lot so leave what you need to make yourself feel at home.
I love how you are providing this information most of the content creators only provide the real deal and everyone can’t afford them so it’s nice to have a dupe. I like the H Q D U P S dupe bags
I had watched tons, and I mean, TONS of travel essential videos and yours is the best so far! Why I said the best? Because I found more than one thing that I just found out by now! That is the side behind the inside lining with zipper to put your shoes and max the space and mesh bags instead of packing cubes! Brilliant!! It's true tho that grandmas always have the best lessons to learn 🤣
@@shannonskiptomylifeThank you! I’ve seen these, but always wondered how sturdy they are. Since you said they are good, I’m willing to give them a shot. Congratulations on becoming GRANDPARENTS! 💛
I would buy a carabiner clip for your bag you are suctioning to the mirror. Then you can hook them to the hooks on the door or the shower rod or even the towel holder. They don't take up any room and you don't have to worry about them falling like you do with the suction cups.
What is weight packed and size of your bag please? I need to pack 4 seasons and supply of meds in just 1 bag of 30l max tgether with everything else. To avoid more than 1 bag in total plus more cost. That will ve my longterm travel bag nothing more
If you are doing vacuum packing the more stuff you can arry the heavier you ha d carry willbe plenty of airlines now are weighing hand carry so there goes your handcarry supposed to be free now airlines charging you over weight.i ll judt go with my usual things free of hassle and no over weight charge esp.if youre a senior on fixed income
I just flew in a bulkhead seat and I had to stole my carry-on bag so just FYI if this is you out there where lots of pockets so you can transfer your needed flight items from your bag into your pockets they will take your bag away from you and put it in the overhead there is no under the seat in the bulkhead
You have to store bag overhead when departing and arrival. I believe you can take bag down and place in from of you one floor during regular flying.( unless they have changed rules that I am not aware of)
@@carolynBulldog5 well I don’t fly much so I was unaware there was no under seat in bulkhead. I had an aisle seat so even if they had offered to give me my bag back there was nowhere to go with it in when the person in the window wanted to get in and out of the seat.
@@carolynBulldog5 they even took my cane for takeoff which was folded up and carabiner to my purse, of course they let me keep my purse. Where was making gonna go but my purse wasn’t but I still had to give it up for take off. The only problem with that is then you have to wait until they are not busy to get it back if you are unable to open or go into the overhead bins as I am not able to
People keep saying they buy luxury for quality, originality and tradition. But really, isn't 90% for the hype and prestige and ego? Not as good as the $200 premium knockoffs H Q D U P S Great quality and price
@@shannonskiptomylife yes, we just flew, and even southwest had tightened carry one. People were scrambling to put purses in their carryon. I have the same under seat one you showed. Mine is London fog. I love it and it fits perfectly
Love your channel and your style! Retirement has reduced my spending, but it hasn't changed my style! Because I chose H Q D U P S ha! Thank you for another great video!!
SHOP TRAVEL FAVORITES:
liketk.it/4IW2f
Walmart bag sold out? Try this one instead: rstyle.me/+FdVDkGNcB1oORzyOAhoYag
BTW the clear zippered bags that we get when we buy sheets or pillowcases work great as "free" packing cubes. Most even have a thin pocket where they put the insert to describe the product, I took that out and can put a note in there describing what is included in my cube. Most people toss those bags but they can be used over and over and be kept out of the landfill as well..
Genius!!
Great idea
Great video showing that everyone can travel affordably. I travel frequently. One tip is to keep the packing list with you on the trip. Make notes of things you forgot, or that you would like to have next time. When you get home, note those things that you that packed but did not use. I love my under seater bag and if you can afford it, I good set of compression packing cubes will make a world of difference. Contact lens cases from the Dollar Tree are also great for creams and lotions in small amounts. You can even fill them with toothpaste for short trips. I pack my liquids in a quart ziplock bag and pack the purse organizers empty and flat. I bring an extra empty mesh bag for anything that I want to hang and keep in the shower.
Love your great ideas!
Yes! I traveled frequently in 2022 and got it down to a science. Pretty much like you describe. Half or less the toiletries she shows here.
Contact lens cases are also good to put small earrings in so they don't get lost.
Great video! From one grandma to another you might think about buying some of your regular toiletry items at your destination and leaving them there for your next visit. This would really cut down on your packing and the weight of your luggage.
Susan I love this idea! Thanks for the wisdom.
I leave a bag with my sister in Massachusetts. My sister from Masschusetts leaves one with me in Florida. So does my brother from California. Now, catching JetBlue or Spirit to travel is with a backpack.
I use the Dollar Tree shower caps as shoe covers. Also, if you put a damp towel in the dryer with your dry clothes,it helps remove wrinkles
Peggy great ideas!!
Those suction cup holders work great in the shower to hold our back brush etc. and stay on very well.
Great tip!
I thought all liquids/lotions etc HAD to fit in a small size, clear ziploc type bag. Looked like you had two big bags filled with smaller containers. I don’t understand how they would let all that stuff pass through the TSA inspection to be taken on board and not put in a checked suitcase.
I wear swimsuit and underwear, leggings then jeans, two shirts then jacket or sweater. Travel by plane for a week one backpack. Dollar tree cross body for id cash etc. fits in pocket at boarding
Wear the bulkiest items!!!😊
Shower caps are great for shoe covers or slippers.
I used the smaller containers that you can put salad dressings for my creams. But also used the contact lens carriers to hold liquid makeup, moisturizer, etc.
Takes up way less space. Packing cubes are great. When I went to the UK I brought water bottles which just ended up being wasted space.
Sanitizing wipes for everything touchable on the plane like trays, armrests, belts and buckles.
I put my meds like Advil in snack bags and then it all went into one larger ziplock bag.
Also the large ziplock bags can be used to store clothes and squish the air out.
Great ideas!
Back in the day when Sunday newspapers were delivered in large, long plastic bags or rainy days. I saved the bags. Place my shoes in the bags. I only use just my shoes when traveling. It's still used for almost maybe 20 years. My mom used them also. Maybe 30 years ago. Learn to recycle. Think out of the box ❤
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen. I never would have thought of using the dollar store purse organizer that way.
Jen you made my day!!
For a week trip I decant my lotions into contact lens cases from Dollar tree. They are so tiny and hold plenty. If you could figure out labels for the bottom of these containers, I would be over the moon!
I'm a ways from 50 but i def need these tips now that the budget airlines are charging so much for carryon and checking luggage.
Right??!!
Hi Shannon. I just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed! I 'm 70yrs of age, don't often travel but I love minimalist, affordable, useful hacks and items. So many YT videos promote incredibly expensive bags and other EDC items, mostly boring black and most seem to be designed not for women. Spash of fun colours, saving money ...Cheap & Cheerful is the way to go. So Thank you!
Sooo glad we found each other. Please let me know videos you would like me to make in the future!
Very useful travel tips.
I buy small spray bottle & keep in my toiletries bag. When at destination i hang up my clothes, add warm water & mist my clothes. The wrinkles fall out easily.
Love these travel hacks 🤩
I had to watch this twice, I L❤VED it sooo much!!
Vicki you absolutely made my day!
It can be done! I went on a 10-day Alaska cruise/tour in this size bag. I used compression cubes, and fortunately my husband carried the laptop. Traveling this light makes everything so much easier. I admit I sometimes check a bag that is the size most consider carry on, but not very often. And I don't bother fighting for the overhead bins. I will be using your ideas with the mesh bags and plastic purses to see how that works. Thanks for the tips!
That is awesome Faith! I agree, as I get older traveling light is the answer.
Great job as always! All those special items used for travel looks great! Your travel push/ pull bag looks great too. I will have to look for this one. You are THE BEST, Shannon! Love all your shows!! ❤
Thanks so much, Betty!!
Great and affordable travel hacks, Shannon. ❤
Cynthia glad you liked them.
Wow..amazingly done. Good job!🎉
Barbara thanks for watching!
❤Very cool video!!❤ I love how organized and useful this is!!
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for all the travel organization tips! I always over pack! This is greatly appreciated! 🙂
You are so welcome!
Excellent video! Lots of great tips! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome! 🎉 Thank you for the original ideas!!!
My pleasure!!
I love this video!! Congratulations on becoming a grandma! ❤
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations on your new grandchild. You have great tips on packing. Thank you
Thank you so much!
Love all the Ideas for traveling. I will be doing that soon & hope to use all of these hacks. Thank you Shannon for helping us to make travel less stressful. 🥰🥰✈
So glad!
Great video. Love your travel tips😊❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Lots of great ideas here,the Jewelry hack is mind blowing. Thank you for sharing
Sandra my pleasure!
Love a lot of these ideas! We cruise often and can’t wait to implement them in my packing!
So glad!
I love this! ❤ I will be using these tips for my carry on.
Wonderful!
Great tips! Thanks so much for sharing. 👍🏼
You are so welcome!
What a great video! Love your tips and how wonderfully organized you are. I have the same little suitcase. I'll be able to totally maximize the space.👍
Lupe so glad!!
Thesr are great travel ideas. Thank you! ❤
Glad you like them!
Wow i bought this blk underseat roller few weeks ago for my july cruise! Will be good for future cruises. Tks for all hints. 😊 i have to see again to print out your list.
Have fun!
Thanks for the great video. Gonna use for my upcoming trip to Disneyworld!
Have fun!
Love this
Thanks Sandra!!
Wearing the bulkiest shiws is brilliant! I love a video with great info.
Thanks!
Thank you for this! I just traveled and had my carry-on so stuffed it would not fit in the overhead bin. 😮 These tips were a big help!
Glad it was helpful!
I ❤❤❤❤ these ideas
Evelyn thx so much!!
I love the suction cup idea! I also decant as many liquids/lotions as possible. However, there are much smaller containers available, especially for things like serums and foundation. You can save even more space. Great video though!
That's a great idea!
Thanks Shannon. Love your hacks, so practical. Have really stepped up my traveling game😊. I guess everybody used your suggestion as the small suitcase is out of stock 😮
Sharon here is a similar one: rstyle.me/+FdVDkGNcB1oORzyOAhoYag
Thanks for watching!
What a wonderful video! Your hacks are affordable and super practical! I'm subscribing and looking forward to more helpful tips Thank you!
Thanks for subbing!
Thank you enjoyed
So glad!
Thankyou so much!!!❤
You're welcome 😊
Love the mini ckntainers. I can't stand the ones ive been using becauee i cant get all of the product out. This is genius.
BEAUTIFUL SUPERWARRIOR 💪🏼🤺QUEEN👑 YOU ARE A JAZZY GRANDMOTHER❤🎉 THANK YOU FOR ALL THESE TIPS I'M 68 TAKING 3 TEENS ON THEIR FIRST CRUISE IN A WEEK🙏🏼 😅 MUCH LOVE❤BLESSINGS FROM WASH, DC BRAVO 👏🏼 QUEEN👑💪🏼🤺❤🎉
You got this!
Love this suitcase sold out 😮
Michelle so sorry! Check your local store to see if they have one. Thanks for watching.
Here’s a similar one you might like: rstyle.me/+FdVDkGNcB1oORzyOAhoYag
@@shannonskiptomylife believe me I’m on the look out all three my stores are out
As long as it has swivel wheels any will do.
Grandma bag!! I need to know what you are packing in that bag! I am also going to be a grandma in October!! My daughter and her husband live in another state, so having to fly to them when the baby is born is something I am hoping to plan for.
Kim that’s my situation also! Big congrats.
Leave this crap at your grandkids house I have a bin under my children’s well in my grandchildren‘s bathroom kind of in the back and that’s grandma‘s bed so when I’m there I have all of my stuff that makes me feel at home. It’s also my daughter’s house, which makes it a little bit easier because you know we can borrow things but take what you want and leave it there I even leave lacroix water at my daughters house and my grandson closet grandma’s water so I leave everything there I don’t I could just pack a couple clothes and then go to my kids house and be very comfortable. You’ll be there a lot so leave what you need to make yourself feel at home.
Great video welcome to grandmother Hood. It is absolutely the best. I’m not big on kids, but I’m huge on my grandchildren.
I love it!
Do you know you can break the mirror with those hooks and the weight of the bag?
Great video. My issue is toiletries and hair tools. Now whenever we travel I take a large checked bag.😲
Great idea!
I love how you are providing this information most of the content creators only provide the real deal and everyone can’t afford them so it’s nice to have a dupe. I like the H Q D U P S dupe bags
Do the containers leak??
I had watched tons, and I mean, TONS of travel essential videos and yours is the best so far!
Why I said the best? Because I found more than one thing that I just found out by now!
That is the side behind the inside lining with zipper to put your shoes and max the space and mesh bags instead of packing cubes! Brilliant!!
It's true tho that grandmas always have the best lessons to learn 🤣
You made my day! Thanks so much.
Hi Shannon do you have a link to the 5-pc set of clear bags from Walmart? Thank you for making this video!
Yes I do! rstyle.me/+4_-JGiZGunoq34fsznwEBw
@@shannonskiptomylifeThank you! I’ve seen these, but always wondered how sturdy they are. Since you said they are good, I’m willing to give them a shot. Congratulations on becoming GRANDPARENTS! 💛
I use Native travel deodorant. It is about 1/3 the size of other travel deodorant. And enough for at least 2 weeks for me.
Nancy great tip!
Are you in the USA. I am in Canada and we don’t have some of those great items but the ideas are great.
Lydia I am in the US. Thx for watching!!
I would buy a carabiner clip for your bag you are suctioning to the mirror. Then you can hook them to the hooks on the door or the shower rod or even the towel holder. They don't take up any room and you don't have to worry about them falling like you do with the suction cups.
Good idea!
What is weight packed and size of your bag please? I need to pack 4 seasons and supply of meds in just 1 bag of 30l max tgether with everything else. To avoid more than 1 bag in total plus more cost. That will ve my longterm travel bag nothing more
I didn’t weigh it but you can find the dimensions here: rstyle.me/+uM5sZKlLt9uataOdEzybvQ
Great recs! I was sad to see the roller bag is already out of stock at WalMart!
Ugh! I recommend you put it in your online cart. When it’s restocked they will notify you.
Here’s a similar bag: rstyle.me/+FdVDkGNcB1oORzyOAhoYag
@@shannonskiptomylife Great, thank you so much!
What do you use to take off your waterproof makeup? Sorry, but I couldn’t make out what you were saying in the video. ❤ your videos!!
Here you go: rstyle.me/+uat8Hsb5YfJWyEqOkwstcA
Thx, Shannon!!
Compression bags are better then packing cubes though
If you are doing vacuum packing the more stuff you can arry the heavier you ha d carry willbe plenty of airlines now are weighing hand carry so there goes your handcarry supposed to be free now airlines charging you over weight.i ll judt go with my usual things free of hassle and no over weight charge esp.if youre a senior on fixed income
I love your channel Sharron. I don't see the Walmart link??
Here is the link to my shop with all the items: SHOP TRAVEL FAVORITES:
liketk.it/4IW2f Thx for watching!!
I was wondering if it is a struggle to get your bag under the seat with the reduced leg room space.
I think that depends on what airline you are flying.
For some reason my phone isn't letting me download the travel Checklist :/
Maybe try on your laptop?
I just flew in a bulkhead seat and I had to stole my carry-on bag so just FYI if this is you out there where lots of pockets so you can transfer your needed flight items from your bag into your pockets they will take your bag away from you and put it in the overhead there is no under the seat in the bulkhead
You have to store bag overhead when departing and arrival. I believe you can take bag down and place in from of you one floor during regular flying.( unless they have changed rules that I am not aware of)
@@carolynBulldog5 well I don’t fly much so I was unaware there was no under seat in bulkhead. I had an aisle seat so even if they had offered to give me my bag back there was nowhere to go with it in when the person in the window wanted to get in and out of the seat.
@@carolynBulldog5 they even took my cane for takeoff which was folded up and carabiner to my purse, of course they let me keep my purse. Where was making gonna go but my purse wasn’t but I still had to give it up for take off. The only problem with that is then you have to wait until they are not busy to get it back if you are unable to open or go into the overhead bins as I am not able to
I have never seen those sparkly little zipper pouches. Do you have a link to get them online?
Here you go! rstyle.me/+CK7y5Y2gUeErdfKwf0EySw
@@shannonskiptomylife Cool, thanks!
What city is your Dollar Tree located? Never seen Neutrogena😢
That’s from Walmart.
I heard you mention a label printer and now I can’t find the details.
Here you go, Susan: rstyle.me/+9o7qw4N8F_Byg2H9cbftWw
I bought a great bag like that but the wheels did not swivel... a huge mistake!!!
Oh no!
The Packing Liist will not download...😢
Esther try on your laptop: Free PACKING CHECKLIST: skiptomylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Travel-Checklist.pdf
People keep saying they buy luxury for quality, originality and tradition. But really, isn't 90% for the hype and prestige and ego? Not as good as the $200 premium knockoffs H Q D U P S Great quality and price
Now you are only allowed two items so your sling bag needs to fit in duffle plus your small luggage
Nancy good point. And of course, all each airline has their own restrictions. Thx for watching!
@@shannonskiptomylife yes, we just flew, and even southwest had tightened carry one. People were scrambling to put purses in their carryon. I have the same under seat one you showed. Mine is London fog. I love it and it fits perfectly
White pants to travel in? Yikes big no for me!
Love your channel and your style! Retirement has reduced my spending, but it hasn't changed my style! Because I chose H Q D U P S ha! Thank you for another great video!!
Love that!
EXCELLENT content! Such great ideas & items! Thank you!
Laura sooo glad!