Post your best organizational, space saving and trip making secrets here!!

[emmsmama]

What is Airborne?

 

[Dcanoli]

It's in the medicine department of W/M, etc. It's a medicine (and help me out here if I'm wrong...) that helps prevent you from catching colds, germs, etc. that are "airborne."

 

[fakereadhed]

It's in the medicine department of W/M, etc. It's a medicine (and help me out here if I'm wrong...) that helps prevent you from catching colds, germs, etc. that are "airborne."

They were recently sued for claiming that, but people swear by it and a little voo-doo, I mean pixie-dust, never hurts. I have taken it and the vitamin C in it is a great thing to take while traveling. IMO- please don't sue me if it doesn't work.

 

[Dcanoli]

They were recently sued for claiming that, but people swear by it and a little voo-doo, I mean pixie-dust, never hurts. I have taken it and the vitamin C in it is a great thing to take while traveling. IMO- please don't sue me if it doesn't work.

 

[churchpilot]

This is the best thread--thanks for all the ideas. Last year we used a shoe organizer for the first time. We bought the longest one we could find and used the top half for toiletries, etc. and the bottom half for shoes. It worked out great. At Dollar Tree they have the suction cup toothbrush holder that is about 8-10 inches long and has plenty of room for toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. for the whole family. Put it on the mirror and no more worrying about toothbrushes left on the sink. Last Feb. my 3 year old was potty trained but still pushed up against the toilet to go "pee-pee". At Babies-R-Us they have the disposable toilet seat covers that hang down about 3-3-1/2 inches in front and they also cover the seat. They are very compact and easy to travel with. Thanks again for all of your great ideas!!!

 

[cougarmom]

At Dollar Tree they have the suction cup toothbrush holder that is about 8-10 inches long and has plenty of room for toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. for the whole family. Put it on the mirror and no more worrying about toothbrushes left on the sink.

Oooh, I love that idea! I'll have to go look for one at the Dollar Tree when I get our ponchos. Thanks!

 

[peachygreen]

An alternative for using zip lock bags for packing clothes and keeping outfits together. (I've spent too much time at work this year thinking about sustainability, green energy etc) If you are not a fan of using disposable bags, you can pick up lingerie mesh bags. The other benefit of these is that they are slightly larger than gallon size ziplock bags, so can be used for larger kids clothes. If you travel a lot you can reuse them for each trip. They are also great with wet clothes. You can fill them up and hook them on the back of a backpack or something and let the swimsuits etc dry instead of sitting in wet bags getting mildewy. (They are also great at washing baby and toddler socks so they don't get lost in the wash)

In the travel size aisle at target today I found All small & Mighty travel size bottles for $1.00 each. Its a 2 fl oz bottle and good for 2 loads of laundry. It's small enough that if you are flying you could even put it in your carry on bag of liquids.

 

[churchpilot]

They are also great with wet clothes. You can fill them up and hook them on the back of a backpack or something and let the swimsuits etc dry.

What a great idea---I know I have 10 or 12 of these things floating around! lol! Thanks.

 

[The_Princess's_Mommy]

I always bring extra plastic bags (the kind you get from the grocery store). They are great for wet clothes, dirty clothes, or just keeping organzied!

Also, we ALWAYS make index cards. Each day has a different card, and we put that day's information like which park we are visitng, EMH, ADRs, and little tid bits that we might forget (like "don't forget your Dole Whip!" or "keep an eye out for painbrushes on Tom Sawyer's Island!"). It's a great little flashcard, and it helps us remember things we may miss in all the excitement!

 

[churchpilot]

Ok...what's the Dole Whip for?

 

[ilike2decor8]

well, I thought I was a Disney pro but I have certainly learned some great ideas that I will certainly be using-thanks to all.

 

[janiebegood]

An alternative for using zip lock bags for packing clothes and keeping outfits together. (I've spent too much time at work this year thinking about sustainability, green energy etc) If you are not a fan of using disposable bags, you can pick up lingerie mesh bags. The other benefit of these is that they are slightly larger than gallon size ziplock bags, so can be used for larger kids clothes. If you travel a lot you can reuse them for each trip. They are also great with wet clothes. You can fill them up and hook them on the back of a backpack or something and let the swimsuits etc dry instead of sitting in wet bags getting mildewy. (They are also great at washing baby and toddler socks so they don't get lost in the wash)

In the travel size aisle at target today I found All small & Mighty travel size bottles for $1.00 each. Its a 2 fl oz bottle and good for 2 loads of laundry. It's small enough that if you are flying you could even put it in your carry on bag of liquids.

That's BRILLIANT.

 

[mistymouse5001]

I joined the freebie thread when I started planning and now have 3 gallon sized bags of ALL the families toiletries, and a bunch of stuff I didn't even think to need untill I saw it. I bet I saved $100. As they come in the mail I just pop them in a zip lock bag and check them off my list.

 

[Luhts]

Also, we ALWAYS make index cards. Each day has a different card, and we put that day's information like which park we are visitng, EMH, ADRs, and little tid bits that we might forget (like "don't forget your Dole Whip!" or "keep an eye out for painbrushes on Tom Sawyer's Island!"). It's a great little flashcard, and it helps us remember things we may miss in all the excitement!

I was just going to print out little reminder sheets on the printer with all the tips I've collected on here, but the flimsy printer paper might not hold up all day, so I may just glue it to index cards! Thanks.

Ok...what's the Dole Whip for?

She meant don't forget to get a Dole Whip at MK! (This is outside the Tiki Birds just like at DL, right?)

 

[Dopey Rocks!]

I joined the freebie thread when I started planning and now have 3 gallon sized bags of ALL the families toiletries, and a bunch of stuff I didn't even think to need untill I saw it. I bet I saved $100. As they come in the mail I just pop them in a zip lock bag and check them off my list.

Where is the freebie thread??? I am all about that!

Thanks

 

[IWannaBeTink]

I joined the freebie thread when I started planning and now have 3 gallon sized bags of ALL the families toiletries, and a bunch of stuff I didn't even think to need untill I saw it. I bet I saved $100. As they come in the mail I just pop them in a zip lock bag and check them off my list.

I would also like to know how to find the freebie thread!

 

[erynsmom]

This is in the Budget Board forum. Just scroll down until you find it. There is usually a new one each week.

 

[IWannaBeTink]

This is in the Budget Board forum. Just scroll down until you find it. There is usually a new one each week.

Thank you!

 

[MKB419]

Bumping a great thread

 

[thelionqueen]

2 1/2 years and still going, bump