Just an hour now until I’m out the door on my way south to sunny South Carolina, I of course felt the need to squeeze one more post in before I hit the road… priorities!
I packed incredibly light for just about the first time in my life for this trip. Granted I’m only going to be there 2 days, and then at my home for another 3, where I have left behind clothes and toiletries I can use, but I’m proud of my packing efficiency. To products in particular allowed me to keep things light:
Dr. Bronner’s is the perfect soap to pack for trips. It has more than 18 uses, about 4 of which I plan to utilize on my trip. It can be shampoo, body wash, toothpaste (which I’ve tried and don’t love but will do for a couple days), face wash, shaving ‘oil’ etc. I dumped some into a 3oz bottle and that should last me a few days for many uses.
Coconut oil is the other cure-all that I love. Not only do I use, and LOVE, it as a moisturizer for my face and body, but it can be used in my hair to style it and as sunblock if I need it. Also if I were to ever come to starvation mode, highly unlikely, I can scoop a spoonful out to keep me going 
All in all I brought the basics- toothbrush, bronner’s, coconut oil, razor, deodorant, floss, omegas and vitamin D, a bar of soap, and my unpictured makeup.
And on the food front, I ran to the store this morning to grab a few fresh things to make my whole day of traveling healthier and economical. I’m switching planes twice with fast transitions, so there won’t be much time in between to grab food. Not to mention airports aren’t known for the freshest options typically.
I grabbed fresh veggies from the salad bar, topped it with my own hard boiled eggs, an avocado, coconut chips, and a larabar. Lots of energy dense foods so they don’t have to take up much room, and will keep me going all day. Lots of people suggest trail mix or nuts when traveling for the same reason, however I don’t really love having handfuls of almonds sitting like a rock in my stomach while traveling. Veggies and protein suit me much better if they are an option, so I made a point to pack ahead of time. Not sure I’ll need it all but I’d rather have options!
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What are your packing efficiently products? Do you pack food for flights or leave it up to the airport?
Not sure when I’ll be checking in next, but will be sure to do a big recap at some point! Thanks for reading and sticking through these spotty, quick posts lately 
I’m a terribly inefficient packer – I’d rather bring things I never use than worry about forgetting something I really need! I can take tips from this post for sure.
I’m like that for longer trips- short ones I just know I can scrape by so I go with bare minimum. When I traveled in Europe, I didn’t even bother showering for 4 of the day… I’m used to roughing it sometimes.
I’ve got packing down to a science since I do it quite often for work. I actually have a dedicated toiletry bag that stays half packed at all times and I’ve accumulated quite the 3oz. bottle collection that has labels for every liquid I need while traveling. It’s slightly OCD but it really helps in not feeling like a lunatic the night before a trip and trying to remember everything I need and then get it into carryon appropriate sizing for the dumb TSA.
Enjoy your trip!
very smart of you, I would do the same if I traveled as much as you but not the case at this point in my life. Got my beloved coconut oil taken at security though
It wasn’t even liquified!
What great packing tips! I’m a very light packer, too. I never carry more than I need, and it all fits onto 1 carryon bag. Years of flights have taught me what I need and what I don’t!
Hope you have a great trip! Your travel snacks look pretty similar to what I packed in my lunch today
ha nice! I had hard boiled eggs for breakfast and lunch- had to use em up!
I had no idea coconut oil was so versatile! I’ll have to remember that next time I travel.
Whenever I fly, I always try to bring my own food because I know how difficult it is to find something I’ll eat in the airport. I once brought a plastic bag filled with finely shredded coconut and I was pulled aside by airport personnel and had my backpack examined after it went through security. Oops!
Have a great trip and enjoy your time with your family!
thanks! side note on the coconut oil- it got taken in security
so if you do ever think to bring it make sure to transfer it to a smaller bottle.
oh no for the oil! perhaps some TSA’s skin with reap the health benefits…they never truly dispose of those things
On my trip to San Fran, I carried on my bags…a camera/laptop combo backpack and then a duffel. It was heavy and I wished I had been able to check things…until I didn’t have to wait at baggage claim; then it was all worth the heavy schlep.
Have fun in SC! I used to live in Myrtle Bch!
yes sort of a pain to lug around but a heck of a lot more efficient in the end. Hope you had a great trip too!
I just spent the past 6 weeks traveling! I’m an expert packer : )
I love the Dr. Brunner’s sop– makes me feel clean where ever I go. I also always try to have healthy snacks with me, digestive enzymes, melatonin, & a pillow!
ENjoy your trip : )
xo
Jocelyn
sounds like you have it all down to a science, nice. I hear those enzymes are life savors for traveling especially to other countries.
Sooooooooo jealous you’re going to cali!!! My favorite place:D Have so much fun and a safe trip!!!
south carolina actually! Almost as cool
Wow, totally read that wrong! lol
I spy two of my favorite things in the world, Lara Bars and Dr. Bronners. Have you ever used Dr Bronners Sal Suds? I use it to clean EVERYTHING in my house
Have a nice trip.
no! do they make a specific house cleaner? I think normal dr. bronners can also be used to clean surgaces too.. pretty awesome how versatile it is.
yep it is specific for household cleaning… http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/SAL.htm I bought a small bottle 2 years ago and it is only half gone, you only need to use a little mixed with water. Plus I like to use it on our floors because of our dogs. Here is the description from their site:
Sal Suds is a balanced formulation of naturally derived surfactants with pure fir and spruce essential oils: it cleans and rinses with exceptional power yet is mild and gentle on the skin. Sal Suds is not soap-based and is formulated especially for all-purpose hard-surface cleaning. Available in 32 oz. bottle. Perfect for general household cleaning: dishes floors laundry etc. Equally effective in hard or soft water rinsing freely hot or cold. Concentrated and self-preserving: no hidden preservatives or ingredients. No synthetic dyes or fragrances: all ingredients fully disclosed and described. Biodegrades rapidly after doing its job. Pure high-quality fir and spruce essential oils: no cheap harsh pine stump oil. No animal testing: Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics certified.
I am so bad at packing lightly. I’m pretty sure I can’t do it! I usually bring tons of food for the entire trip, but typically I just snack my way through airplane rides on mixed nuts, granola, and fruit. I’ve found that I get really hungry when I fly… or at least really bored, and munching helps take care of that!
I’m almost out of coconut oil and when I went by the aisle it was on tonight I saw the price and forgot I’d spent $10 on it last time! I skipped it until I run out—but yeah, that stuff is goooodd!
I’m the same as you – I swear by Broner’s + coconut oil! Such great products for sure
Happy travels!
I plan on traveling to Israel in September
I’ll leave my fish at home, though, I think…they’ve got Omega three in more delicious forms there, yum!
Honestly, I rarely go anywhere in flight distance but normally I’ll keep a few “health bars” and waterbottles with me and a few fruits. Nothing much, but it’ll keep me going! ^^
Coconut oil makes such a great moisturizer! I use it on my hands very often since they get so dry. I always bring some type of snack with me, but I’m never too sure if it’d be okay with the TSA. They can be so picky! Have fun in South Carolina!
Great ideas for travel food. I will definitely keep that in mind!
I bring teabags! It makes my trip to Starbucks free (one order of hot water, please!) and spices up the airport waiting time.
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