Mary Margaret's Top Travel Must Haves

I travel ALL the time – for work, for weddings, for family trips, for football games, for EVERYTHING it seems. From September to December, I spent 11 weekends traveling. Let me tell you, if was fun, but I was exhausted and wanted to lay in my bed for a full month to decompress.

The good news? I feel like a pro when it comes to traveling now and have found the items that may be small, but make a HUGE difference in my comfort while away from home.

I’m off to Miami today for work and was able to put together the list of my must haves to share with you!

Packing Must Haves:

• Disinfectant -  I refuse to fly without disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer. The second I find my seat, I wipe down the tray table and the arms rests. I will also use the hand sanitizer any time I eat or drink! I’ve been sick too many times to count thanks to flying so I don’t take any chances anymore! Extra Tip – use the wipes to clean your hotel remote as well!
• EmergenC - I always keep a packet in my toiletries in case I start to feel sick. Sometimes I will take it the evening after flying to be safe! It works miracles.
• CeraVe Moisturizing Cream -  I am obsessed with this lotion. It is the only lotion I put on my face now. I use it in the morning after washing my face and before bed. It’s hypoallergenic and luckily you can find an airplane friendly size at Walgreens. Grab a travel size of Gold Bond healing lotion as well – it is my favorite hand cream!
• Earplugs - This may sound like a random item, but in my family it is a necessity. Whether you’re having to share a room with a snorer or the couple next door decides to have a fight at 2am, earplugs are a MUST have.
• Wrinkle Release - does anyone else hate ironing as much as I do? I made it through 4 years of college without using an iron thanks to Wrinkle Release. It is great for anything cotton and for smoothing wrinkles that can come with traveling. However, if you have anything silk – I recommend bringing a travel steamer (more to come on this).
• Gel Eyemask -  My eyemask lives in my carry-on suitcase. I bring it everywhere. The second I get to my hotel, I put my mask in the refrigerator. I use it as a de-puffer for those early morning meetings and it also comes in handy if you have a *cough cough* wine hangover. I’m all about multi-use. I HIGHLY recommend getting one even if you don’t travel often. I also keep one in my freezer at home for migraines!

Happy Traveling!      - Mary Margaret