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

[BeadyLady]

We got these toothbrush cover/holders and was able to order them on ebay in different colors.
I think I really like them because they keep the toothbrush off the counter and they are easy for the kids to use by themselves.
The downside is that the kids' covers opened during travel. I think it's because they are the small kids toothbrush and they turn around inside. For our regular (adult-sized) toothbrushes, they work awesome.



http://www.smileytoothbrushholder.com/index.html

Thanks! I will check it out

 

[Mickeyfollowers]

This is OT in space saving ideas for trips. A space saving idea for the home is that I have two closet type pantries in my kitchen I hang the shoe rack with the pouches on the inside of the doors. One of them I but extra bottles of ketchup, mustard, and ect.... I take things that are indivdually wrapped and put them in the pouches and recycle the boxes and anything else that will fit in the pouches. That frees up space on the shelves. The other door I put healthy indivdually wrapped snacks in for the kids just to be able to go in and grab one. It helps to keep the shelves free of all the boxes and organized. I buy in bulk when things are buy one get one free or buy two get three free, so this helps me.

 

[MaineMickeyLover]

Thanks to everyone for the great tips!!

 

[BeadyLady]

got the toothbrush holder, thanks! we plan on doing carry-on, so any loss of extras if great! As we all know how much a toothbrush holder takes up.


Is Lime still the color for DIS?

 

[TinkerLori]

SOOOO many great ideas!!! I'm replying to BUMP this so hopefully more ideas will come!!!

 

[jennyf2]

Great thread....Off to read more

 

[DenaRox]

well here is my first post.. i have been reading through this thread forever and gathering great info. The one thing i use whenever we go anywhere big are 411 wrist bands by Mabels labels.

"My 411 Wristbands" are durable, disposable ID bracelets perfect for theme parks and field trips. Personalize with vital information and contact details. mine say "if lost please call and then my cell number and home number. they are cute and do not give out any of my childs personal info like name.

they cost 21$ for 30 of them. I do not have enough posts yet to post a link but if you google search Mabel's Labels you can easily find them. They are a very reputable Canadian company (but ship worldwide) that sell all kinds of wonderful labels and i have used them for years for all my child's stuff. My daughter likes them because they are cute and like a bracelet so not so "baby like" for an 8 year old to wear.

 

[DisneyDorkORama]

I bring bottles of liquid hand soap for the hotel bathroom. I can't stand the gooey mess left by the bar soap. I also bring an inexpensive toothbrush holder (the kind that sits on the counter) so that we have someplace to put our toothbrushes.

 

[disneymarie]

A small thing but a nice thing. I picked up a toothbrush holder at the dollar store for each of the bathrooms. No more having to put my toothbrush on the counter!

I get paranoid about leaving out toothbrushes. I use the travel covers, but I think a holder is great, just will zip it into a case instead of leaving it out....

Not everyone is a passionate soul, there are odd, or untrustworthy people. I just want something going into my kids mouths not accidentally knocked over onto the floor, sneezed on, or otherwise used as a cleaning utensil.

I don't know about others, but I found that traveling with the e-bags Mother lode is great. I can pack everything, and in a car they stack and pack great. Instead of three suit cases, I have two e bags & one carry on and that is it for the week. They are on wheels, guaranteed for life, I can even stick in a fold up duffel for laundry or other items. $9,99 at Walmart.

I have a luggage weight scale from likely HSN, buy,com, or Joy Magano, yet to be used. It was free with something I bought, great way to estimate the luggage weights.

 

[shine87]

im so glad that i found this thread on my day off because i deffinately spent most of the day reading these great tips! especially great since my bff and i decided to sha a room and split the cost so we can stay extra days so they'll be tons of stuff in the room!

 

[chrisupole]

It took me forever but I read this whole thread! Loved it

 

[sillylily]

My Thirty One utility totes! I use them to pack all of our plates and cutlery, snacks, first aid kits, everything bric a brac that we take on vacation. Then, once they're unloaded, I use them to transport laundry back and forth from the laundry rooms. When they've served their purpose, they collapse down into the bottom of the suitcase for the trip home.

 

[sahmoffour]

BUMPING this thread back up! Thank you to everyone who posted your tips, this thread has helped me sooo much!

 

[NiniMorris]

This is not so much organizational as it is peace of mind. I have a special needs son that is a 'runner' and a 'hider'. For those times when he chooses to either run or hide, we were fortunate enough to find 'Safety Tats'. They are non permanent Tattoos that you can put whatever info you want on. They last for at least 2 days (even with swimming, but easily come off with baby oil).

For us, we put my cell phone number as well as the medication he is on. If there was an emergency situation where we were not available, the EMTs would need to know what he is on before they could work on him to avoid a life threatening situation.

We have used these for the past 5 trips and they are a wonderful addition to our planning! The people there will help you customize your design.


**Not affiliated, just a very satisfied customer!

Nini

 

[Isaiah55.1]

Roll clothing items like a sleeping bag.

 

[tristansmiles]

love this thread...

 

[Nana2Callie]

We will be traveling by car a long distance so we have a small laundry basket that holds all of our road snacks, paper towels, etc and then we have a place for dirty clothes and carrying to the laundry room for that one load that must be done.

 

[carson1963]

If you use space bags, how do you pack to go home? Will mousekeeping let you use a vacumn?

 

[huntforjulia]

You can find compression bags-like space bags in camping or hiking sections. They have a one way valve so no vacum is needed. My Dollar Tree has them too but they are not heavy duty, pretty much one or two uses and they are done.

 

[mjantz]

I usually try to get everything in a carry-on so I've learned to pack light. What works for me is to pick 2 neutrals (normally black & grey) and 3 colors (normally purple, pink and orange). The colors work with each other as well as with the neutrals. I also pack over & underlayers. So I'll pack a sundress but wear shirts underneath it so I can wear it more than once. I pack 1 pair of jeans & wear the other on the plane but other than those 2 pairs it's all about leggings, skirts & dresses. Lighter weight & take up less space. The one mistake I did make the last time I packed jeans was I packed 2 skinny pairs. Next time I'll take a skinny & a boot-cut or flared. Gives you more options.
Also, accessories! Again, within the color palate but even a scarf can perk up a neutral outfit.
Finally, 2-3 pairs of shoes. I wear my knee-high boots on the plane & pack a pair of brown shoes & maybe a pair of dressy sandals if needed.

With these tips I was able to pack for 10 days in Turkey in my carry-on. It makes travel so much more enjoyable when I don't feel like Packy the Pack Mule.

Now if I could just find the perfect small shoulder bag for traveling.