9.16.2010

The Traveling Green Girl: Toiletry Essentials

The Green Girl continues her Traveling Green Girl series with Toiletry Essentials.

I highly recommend the Eagle Creek Pack-It Sport toiletry kit because of its roomy duffel style and compartments. The main compartment flap zips open and a swivel hook allows you to easily hang it from almost anywhere. The lining is stain and water repellent.

Please keep in mind the 3 oz rule for carry-ons. Any item containing a liquid, cream, or gel must not be more than 3 oz. or you will need to check it in.

I recommend carrying Olay Daily Facials Cleansing Cloths because they can double as a wash cloth for your shower gel. As a germaphobe, I cannot use hotel soap that has touched the surface of the bathtub so I start off my shower by washing my face with the facial cloth and then I use it with the body wash for the rest of my body. For long trips, I simply take a bar of my favorite antibacterial body soap and I cut it into small pieces using a kitchen knife. I throw all the soap pieces into a zip pouch and I use one piece per shower.

Giovanni Recharge Organic Peppermint Towelettes are one of my 'on the go' must-haves. They are these little mint towelettes that perk me up and make me feel refreshed instantly.

If you are sharing a hotel room, I would not leave home without a bottle of Poo Pourri. You simply spritz the toilet water twice before you do your business and this magical spray will keep your bathroom smelling like fresh lemons.

Please note that first aid and medication will be covered in a separate post but on shorter trips, these items can be included in the toiletry kit.

Here is the Green Girl's list of Toiletry Essentials:

14 comments:

  1. That Poo-Pourii was one of the many fun things on the S.F. trip this year:) I need to give that to a couple friends for Christmas :)
    Great Post!

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  2. lots of good advice Green! (if I can call you by your first name)

    you need to also make sure the return departure airport has the same rules as your initial airport.

    We went to Asia this year (Toronto-Beijing traveled through China Hong Kong - Toronto). Unfortunately the air travel rules from the Hong Kong airport and carrier were a little more restrictive than from Toronto and we had to pay extra to take some of our luggage back! (And it was all full of stuff that was Made In China - go figure!)

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  3. WOW!! I never knew about the Poopouri!! I wish I had known earlier, I am SO getting that stuff. They should give you a free bottle, it sounds like you just sold a bunch for them! ha AND I love the Olay face wipes - I take them camping too! Great post!!!

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  4. I've never heard of the Poo-Pourii! This will be a great conversation starting gift...haha!

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  5. Oh my gosh, I have never heard of Poo Pouri, that is actually kinda funny but in a neat way. You are so way organized....will you help me pack next time :).

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  6. Trader Joe's has something similar to Poopouri but orange scented.
    You are amazingly well organized. I could learn a thing or two.

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  7. Wow, your organization is amazing as always. Nice post! I missed a few, but will read them with calm.

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  8. OMG!! I've never heard of poo-pourri! That sounds like it would smell much better than that Japanese version that apparently smells like eucalyptus... LOL. (I've already posted the link on my FB!)

    Also, I'd never thought about cutting up a bar of soap! I think that's a great idea, esp for my facial soap since it's a giant pump bottle. I could just buy a bar soap and cut it into small chunks. GENIUS. Thanks for the tips!!

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  9. You are so organized! Poo-Pouri is cool! Great advice!

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  10. Poo-Pouri! Never heard of it...so funny. You have a great list--you can just grab and go like that.

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  11. Loving your travel tip series, so far. Learning lots! It pays to be organized, otherwise I spend $ getting things I forgot or need.

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  12. Loving Green Girl's list of Toiletry Essentials...

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  13. Okay, I must definitely get me that toilet spray! thanks for sharing!

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