I am of the firm belief that packing correctly is the first step to a good vacation or trip of any kind. Doing this can save you a lot of stress later on when you are away from home and might not have access to some essentials like tooth paste and something even more important such as a medication. I make it a point of packing at least a day ahead of time so that I have everything ready and standing by the door before the day of the trip.
In my particular case (and probably most moms), I do the packing for the whole family…Husband, daughter, baby and myself so forgetting something like someone’s underwear is possible if you do not keep some kind of order.
I try to categorize everything and make sure those clothes, medications, sunscreen if applicable, diapers and baby essentials along with snacks are all taken care of.
A very important piece in this organization and travel preparedness is the toiletry bag that holds all your essentials and that is a key element to the trip. After all who wants to be miles away from a convenience store only to realize that you forgot to pack soap.
Packing the toiletry bag
Since I am packing for a few different people, I like to bring with me a large enough bag like the MelodySusie toiletry bag that allows me to hold the family essentials in one place so I can keep control of what is in there for each one of us and make sure we do have all the proper items.
In order to pack my toiletry bag, I do the same thing I do with the luggage and make a list of items that I must bring with me during the trip.
Use the list and check off all the items on it… As a visual help, you can lay down all the products on top of the bed and go over them one by one to make sure you did not forget to add something to your list.
Divide by categories
Separating the different items in your toiletry bag by categories always makes the process a lot easier and hassle free.
What should I include in my toiletry bag?
Well the basic bathroom essentials of course:
Soap
Tooth paste and tooth brush
Deodorant
Body lotion
Female toiletries
Pepto or anything that might help with an upset stomach
Contact lenses and all you need for them if you wear contacts
Shampoo and conditioner if you do not want to be left to the mercy of whatever brand the hotel you will stay at has to offer.
I like to include mouth wash and floss along with cotton swaps.
Also, don’t forget any health related items:
Medications for adults and kids
Tylenol or Motrin
A couple of bandages
If going to a sunny destination make sure to include sunscreen and bug protection.
The proper toiletry bag
One important element to the correct packing of the toiletry bag is the bag itself and I found that a toiletry bag with different compartments that can be hung comes in real handy.
Finding the perfect toiletry bag
While a small or medium bag might be sufficient for one person, when you are packing for your family, something bigger is definitely the way to go and the hanging waterproof toiletry bag from MelodySusie worked really good for me and my family.
This bag features a water proof large capacity design with 23 different compartments in a variety of sizes to match your organizing needs.
I especially like the hanging and carrying design with a sturdy top hook that allows you to hang the bag from a shower or towel rack.
The bag also has a loop handle and an adjustable shoulder strap for extra carrying options.
Large and handy, certainly a nice addition to my travel gear and accessories.
Once you have decided what the best bag option is for you, you can start organizing all your essentials…One last tip, make sure that you have all you need in your bag preferably a couple of days before the trip in case you need to do a quick run to the pharmacy or convenience store!
Win it:
MelodySusie has kindly offered one lucky Jen’s Fun Finds the chance to win a black toiletry bag ( Amazon’s Best Deal, on sale for only $16.99)! To enter this giveaway, please use the Giveaway Tools form below:
They sell a Large Acrylic Makeup Organizer that is 3 Pieces I would love to get. I love to keep all of my makeup displayed and organized in one place. I always pack body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, and at least a small hand towel in my toiletry bag.
I would love a lighted mirror. Usually my bags are packed with kid essentials, so a bag for myself would be great! I would love to have eveeything organized and not juat thrown in!
The Acrylic Large Makeup Organizer – 3 Pieces Set would be so amazing. Im never organized with my makeup partly because it all goes in one drawer. i bring way too much in my toiletry bag because I can never decide on any one lipstick, eyeshadow palette. etc. i also bring my razor, shaving gel, makeup remover, brush, hair ties and bobby pins, deodorant, etc
I would like to try the Gel Nail Polish Set-Infinite Nude 1 Step Nail Gel Kit. What do I pack in my toiletries bag? My husband would ask what DON’T I pack?? A girl’s gotta have her stuff!! Thanks for the chance.
I would like to try the 54W UV Nail Lamp – Black. I usually pack lotion and makeup, toothbrushes and soap. I have my kids to pack for also.
I like the Gel Nail Polish Set–Lux Classic. I like wearing various colors. Like you, I would pack first aid supplies (the basics), and all the beauty products I can’t live without.
I would like the UV lamp dryer for my nails. I do my own nails, but I have never tried the gel products. I would like to try them at home.
I would like to try the jewelry and cosmetic organizer. What I pack in my toiletry bag is just the main essentials: soap, body wash, comb, toothbrush/toothpaste, meds, lipstick/makeup. Ointments, creams etc.
I never end up packing just MY toiletries. As the mom you always end up with someone else’s junk too. That’ why I appreciate having a compartmentalized approach. On the website I am partial to the acrylic makeup organizer.
They have great products. I want to try the MelodySusie 36W UV Nail Dryer – UV Lamp Light for Any UV Gel Polish, with Sliding Tray and Timmer Setting, 4 x 9W UV Lamp(Extra 1 Bulb) – Black.
I like the nail art, I’m not great at doing nails but I’m getting better.
I like the Acrylic Large Makeup Organizer – 3 Pieces Set. I could really use something like this.
The Touch LED Makeup Mirror.
I would love to have the acrylic large makeup organizer. I like to carry bandaids, triple antibiotic ointment, and pain reliever in my toiletry bag. I also carry my medications, which are sorted by day in a separate plastic container, in with my toiletries. I
love this toiletry bag because of all the pockets to help keep everything neat and accessible. I carry the minimal amount of
toiletries I can so I store some of my lotions and creams in clean contact lens cases if i only need a small amount.
I’d love to try their 3-in-1 Derma Roller Kit. I’ve been very interested in micr-needling lately, but was unsure about what size to get, etc. This set has 3 different sizes, so I wouldn’t have to worry about that. It’s also very reasonably priced! I may order it for my birthday which is this week. As to what I pack in my toiletry kit….everything I can! My own shampoo.conditioner, body wash/soap, oral hygiene needs, deodorant, band-aids, medications, a little sewing kit, body powder/lotion…..anything I can cram in there!
I love their Touch Control LED Makeup Mirror – could really use that! I bought a set of travel size containers and I fill them with my lotions, shampoo and conditioner, shower gel, makeup remover, etc. I also pack deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, hair style products, brush, tweezers, nail clippers, nail file, band aids, hand mirror…I think that’s everything.
I like their 54W UV Nail Lamp – Black! In my toiletry bag, I pack showers essentials, medicine, hair care, and makeup.
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I like the Acrylic Large Makeup Organizer. I pack items that every girl needs! Face wash, lotion, perfume, shavers!
I would love to try the large toiletry bag
i like the Touch Control LED Makeup Mirror. It is the perfect size to keep on the corner of a cabinet or counter top without being so big it takes over. It also is a good size for travel.
I would love to try the nail polishes and the uv light, I think that would be interesting to try and my daughter would love it too. I always pack in my makeup bag, sunscreen and lip gloss, also since I have children I also pack chapstick, or kid friendly lip gloss and kids sunscreen. I am trying to teach my daughters to take care of their skin. Thanks for the chance to win this amazing giveaway.
I would love to try the
Violeta Pro60W Smart UV/LED Nail Dryer – Black
I like the Touch Control LED mirror. i pack makeup, shampoo/conditioner, nail polish, remover, face and body wash, sunscreen, etc.
I would like the UV lamp dryer for my nails. I would like to it to see if it dries my nails better at home.
I would like to try some of their gel polishes and the Pro24W Smart UV/LED Nail Dryer-Purple. I have always wanted to try a gel manicure at home.
I’m really interested in the Touch Control LED Makeup Mirror, very cool!!
I would love to try their wig collection! I always wanted to lighten my hair and I want to try the Long Flaxen Curly Wig. I might also pick up the purple or pink wig.
They have a lot of nice things. Ireally like the Sweet Reverie 1-Step Gel Collection.
I like the Sweet Reverie 1-Step Gel Collection
I would also like to try the 2 pack Gourd Silicone Makeup Applicator. This may just work for minimizing the look of my pores! I try to pack everything I need in the bathroom into my toiletry bag.
I like the apple makeup brush cleaner. We pack. In our tolietry. Bag toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair things, brushes, soap, shampoo, body wash for my youngest since she is allergic to most soaps, and pads since ihave 5 girls you never know when you may need some.
I would love to try out the Acrylic Cosmetic Organizer. I’m about to reorganize my beauty room and would love to get some new organization. As for what I pack in a toiletry bag, I always make sure to pack a cleanser and moisturizer at the least. I also like to make sure that I pack things like cotton pads, nail polish, and extra things like that.
I would love to try the Acrylic Large Makeup Organizer. I travel a lot for work, and this would be great.
I pack shampoo, conditioner, soap, and other toiletries.
I pack shampoo, conditioner, soap, and other toiletries. I would like the VIOLETIEL 24WLED Lamp Nail Dryer – Black.
I’d be interested in any of their acrylic organizers. I pack… makeup, sunscreens, cleansers, and sometime accessories.
i like the jewelry and cosmetic organizer. I need makeup, deo, scent, cleanser, lotion, and brush
I like the large Acrylic Make up organizer! I usually pack my toothpaste, brush and bath essentials
I like the long black curly wig. I usually pack over the counter medication, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, deodorant.