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

[TerBear4]

Hi!
Just wanted to let you know they no longer make the Palmolive wipes...I emailed the company when I couldn't find them at 3+ stores...the company didn't have any they would sell to me either. I saw some places still have them online so I may purchase them that way as they were a life saver to me on our last trip.

If you are interested in liquid detergent I found 4 load bottles of Tide in the travel size item section of Target for $0.99. I also found a cool toothbrush for my DS and DD that has a little suction cup on one end so it can stand on its own w/o a holder. Those were $0.99 too and also in the same section. I did buy the liquid Tide, but I think I may take powder with me instead. I just worry about leaking, and even putting it in a ziploc I am afraid of a mess...I usually use powder at home so it won't be a hassel. Plus I like detergent with bleach added and the Tide at Target is just regualr old Tide. If you need them, Target also has rain ponchos in their $1 section (at our Target it is right when you walk in!). They are colorful (red, blue, green and yellow) and for kids 45-100 lbs. I bought 2 for DS...but I may buy more just in case they get ripped or nasty. For a buck you can't go wrong!

Okay, enuf droning on about myself! Best of luck searching for all your stuff! Thanks for all the GREAT ideas!

Oh, that is sad that they don't make the Palmolive wipes any more. You would think there would have been a high enough to demand for them. I might check online too. Let me know if you locate any.

I'm thinking liquid detergent might make the suitcase a little extra heavy too, plus with flying, you never can tell what will leak. I'll look for the powder. Last trip I found some Cheer in very small travel boxes at the Deals store here.

We did pick up some Disney ponchos on Ebay I love shopping online!! However, I only have two, so I think I'll grab a few more at Target. Thanks for all the great tips and ideas!!!

 

[mommy*RN]

Oh, that is sad that they don't make the Palmolive wipes any more. You would think there would have been a high enough to demand for them. I might check online too. Let me know if you locate any.

I found a few places using Yahoo shopping:

http://www.petesdepot.com/627076.html $4.29
http://raymondandco.com/coldisprod.html $5.25

I don't know how much $$$ shipping will be...I am debating on buying them online...they really were an asset on our last trip.

 

[TerBear4]

I found a few places using Yahoo shopping:

http://www.petesdepot.com/627076.html $4.29
http://raymondandco.com/coldisprod.html $5.25

I don't know how much $$$ shipping will be...I am debating on buying them online...they really were an asset on our last trip.

Mommy RN, do you ever shop on Ebay? I just found a seller who has them for $1.50 each, with shipping it comes to about $4.50 for one 20 count container. I think I might grab a few of these since so many of you mention how great they are for traveling.

 

[LuvTinkBell]

Today, my Wal_mart did not have any kid sized ponchos, so I need to keep looking for that.

I did see in the cosmetic/drug area Tide powder packets for doing laundry in the sink. There were 3 to a pack for about a dollar. I'd think it's not enough soap to use in a machine, but if you want to do more than rinse a swimsuit, or it your child has a Mickey bar all over his shirt and you aren't ready to do laundry it could come in handy.

And the little mister/fan things were on a display near the lightbulbs, hardware type stuff as were the big squirt bottle fans!

 

[samanthacatangel]

Hello, I recently found the Palmolive wipes at Duane Reade Drugstore (I am in NYC) in the 50% off section, and scooped them up. I would check in your local drugstores, you may get lucky.

First Years also makes disposable straw cups, which have lasted a very long time even after being thrown in the dishwasher, but are cheap enough that I don't sweat it if I lose one. I always have them on hand, as we like to do sit down meals, and it makes it easy to transfer a drink into it for my dd.

I make two identical packing lists. One I check off as I pack and make notations on (for ex. if I changed a spot for that item) and the other I use on the way home to make sure nothing is forgotten.

I purchased a CD of songs from WDW attractions on eBay to help ease any fears on the rides...my 4 year old dd is now looking forward to seeing the pirates and grim, grinning ghosts! (Although this may change at any moment, lol)

I always call a few days prior to leaving to reconfirm all ADR's and other reservations (town car, etc). Better to be over cautious than sorry.

Samantha

 

[wicked_maleficent]

I found glow sticks today at Dollar Tree...fifteen glow sticks for one dollar! I bought five containers of them!!

 

[KimRaye]

We bought a little 20 questions game - I know Target has it. It is a small hand held game that is great for keeping your entire party busy in line. We used it at a trip to Disneyland last year and already have it packed for our WDW trip this year.

Kelly

Thank you Kelly!! We have that game and I never thought of bringing it - consider it packed!

 

[Shanan]

I pack a small duffle bag in my big suitcase just in case ....

 

[MPeter]

My DW told me about this travel trip a couple years ago and I now can't go on any vacation without them.

Bring a golf ball. At then end of the day when your feet are sooooo tired just roll the arches of your feet on top of the ball while it's on the floor. Feels incredible and takes hardly any room in the luggage.

 

[english rose 47]

I bought micro mini umbrellas at Walmart . They will be great for the showers and to give shade. Then they can go in school bookbags for the schoolyear.

 

[dreamalittledream]

Mommy RN, do you ever shop on Ebay? I just found a seller who has them for $1.50 each, with shipping it comes to about $4.50 for one 20 count container. I think I might grab a few of these since so many of you mention how great they are for traveling.

do you think you could "make" them on your own? use a handiwipe, cut it up and soak it in dish soap and let it dry out? I may try it if anyone thinks it would work.

 

[TerBear4]

do you think you could "make" them on your own? use a handiwipe, cut it up and soak it in dish soap and let it dry out? I may try it if anyone thinks it would work.

That sounds like a great idea - I think it might work, yet I've not tried it so I don't know for sure.

I made my Target visit today and found the poncho's in the dollar section. I also picked up the Tide liquid detergent in a small container for 99 cents. I thought it was small enough not to make the suitcase any more heavier than it was already going to be. It looks like it will be enough for a few loads.

Thanks for all the ideas!!

 

[KimRaye]

do you think you could "make" them on your own? use a handiwipe, cut it up and soak it in dish soap and let it dry out? I may try it if anyone thinks it would work.

Yes, I do think it'll work. I leave my handiwipe 'soaped up' many nights, and it's always still soapy the next day. I imagine these would only be single-use tho, of course.

Great idea!

 

[all4fun]

Thanks for all of the wonderful tips! I will be using MANY of them.

My DD (9 months) still needs a bottle, any one know where I could get a tiny bottle of liquid dish detergent to wash them out at night?

I have seen small bottles of dish soap at our local Dollar Tree that would work. When my ds was using bottles, I also liked to bring along a bottle brush.

Where do you get the leash type things at? TIA


Erin

They are usually in the baby section at stores like Target and Walmart with the other home safety stuff like drawer latches and outlet covers. You can get the plain nylon harness type and both Target and Wally world have the cute backpack ones that look like either a puppy or a monkey. They are stuffed and have a small zipped pocket. The "tail" is the leash part and is detachable. Really cute, IMO.

Speaking of safety items, for those of you with toddler/preschoolers, we always pack outlet covers for the hotel/villa when we travel so we don't have to worry about ds shocking himself. Those little door pinch guards are good to have for the bathroom doors as well (The kind that slip on the edge of the door so it won't close all the way.) Of course, a towel thrown over the top of the door works ok too.

hth!

 

[peaches205]

Of course, a towel thrown over the top of the door works ok too.

Awesome tip! I wouldn't have thought of that and my DD is on a big 'slamming doors' kick these days! Grrrrrrr.

 

[daksmom11]

I have read on disboards that Target has the Palmolive wipes and travel detergent. I looked at mine but I could not find either. Are both of these items in the obvious places or do I need to look elsewhere? I checked the laundry detergent section and dishsoap section. Help!

DD (5)

I don't know if these are avalable everywhere but at my local grocery store the have small sponges with dish soap built in. I take them camping in a ziploc and they work great.

 

[Jlampley]

I am learning so much!! Someone mentioned putting information on index cards and laminating them. I would then punch a hole in the corner and attach a keyring. That way it can be hung on your bag, stroller... and will be easily accessible.

I LOVE this thread - I'm taking notes as I read- Thanks so much

 

[goofy1022]

I found the travel size liquid Tide back in the Health & Beauty dept with all of the other travel size items (shampoos, etc...). HTH

 

[TerBear4]

Lanyard/cord that hold up to 8 different ID's/credit cards. I always had my park passes, Credit Cards and other ID's available around my neck and never had to worry about losing them. Bought @ Target for .88cents!

I looked for these and could not find them. I stopped by Office Depot today to pick up a small soft binder for all the info I've printed out and I looked around for those name badges. I found a pack of 12 (I realize we don't need that many) clear name badge holders. They already have the hole punched in them so you can attach to a lanyard or a keychain. You can slide in your park passes and other ID's. I think this is going to work nicely and keep them organized and waterproofed (for the most part).

Thanks again for this idea!!!

 

[disneyfan19712006]

I am so going to try the ziploc bags even for the teens.
I also do a Daily list with Ressies and park hours, including what we would like to accomplish for the day.