Thursday Tip: The Little Extras

What are the little things that you bring on every trip that make a big difference?

As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, I bring a handful of zip-top bags on every trip. Some other things I like to pack include:

• Canvas bags – Along with using reusable bags for groceries, an extra bag has many, many uses.
• Dish towel – can be used to dry dishes, mop up spills, dry off wet benches and more.
• Plastic utensils – We’ve had to eat messy food with our fingers one too many times!
• Cups and plates – I generally only take these if we are traveling by car. Since we often “eat in”, plates come in quite useful.
• Lightweight wrap – this can be used as a towel, a blanket, a beach blanket, swimsuit coverup, and more!
• Deck of playing cards
  

These are things my mom tends to bring, but I haven’t started yet. Maybe I will soon.

• Clothes pins and a line – who doesn’t have wet stuff to hang up while on a trip?
• Dish soap and a flat sponge

What are your trip essentials?

Chloe's Essentials