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My Top Five Must Have Travel Essentials! #Giveaway

in Lifestyle on 02/19/15

I’m at it again, planning that next vacation!  This is my happy place.  There are so many details to nail down before one can jet off to places unknown; the timing has to work with kids busy schedules, the hotel must be in the perfect location, flights must be confirmed, parking at the airport has to be organized, and I have to find someone to look after my fur babies.  The list goes on and on.  The funny thing?  I love the planning!  I love all of it.  From sitting down with my calendar (and perhaps a glass of wine) and plotting how we will find the time to make this next family vacation work, to the running around to the pharmacy to pick up all those little travel essentials.  I mean c’mon, shopping!  Who doesn’t love an excuse to pick up some of their very favourite things before a fab trip away? 

There are some things I just can’t leave home without.  There are the obvious items such as Gravol, Advil, gum and a good sunscreen.  Then there are the fun things one simply must have to make the trip complete!  So without further ado, here it is; My Top Five ~ Must Have ~ Travel Essentials!

*My Schick Intuition Razor. 

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I love that when you pack this pretty little number there’s no need for additional shaving gel. This razor system lathers, shaves and moisturizes while you shave.  So convenient, so smart and leaves those legs beach ready!  PS this one smells like coconut.  Perfection!

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Travel size hand lotion.  My favourite right now is EOS hand lotion. 

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Airports, plane rides and hotels leave my hands dry.  I might be a little bit obsessed with the EOS Cucumber scent,  and adore the sleek and slim packaging.  

*Wet Ones!  Not just for those travelling with babies.

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I will not travel without Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipe Travel Packs.  Yes, I’m the crazy lady sitting beside you on the plane wiping off my daughters folding tray, but I’m also the gem who will lend you a wipe when you need to wash your own hands and theirs no soap left in the ladies room.  You’re welcome!

*Lip Balm

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Have to protect the pretty!  So why not get a fabulous lip balm that not only moisturizes but also contains SPF.  Nivea with SPF 30 is one of my all time favourites.  I don’t hit the beach or the pool without it. 

 

 

*Magazines  Perhaps not a travel essential, well unless you end up with a big fat flight delay, or need to be distracted from some horrible turbulence, or just need to know if Jennifer Aniston is finally happy.  So wait.  Maybe it really is a necessity! 

 

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Have you got a fab trip on the horizon? Or maybe just a sweet little overnight getaway in the works?  Whatever your reason, the next time you have an excuse to head to your local grocery or pharmacy be sure to keep your eyes peeled for some or your favourite Schick products!  From now until March 31, 2015 Schick is running an incredible contest!  It’s the We Set You Free Contest and entering is easy!  How do you enter?  Watch for and purchase specially marked Schick products containing a pin number.  There are 2,450 Instant Win Prizes and one lucky winner has will Fly Free For Life! Sigh, the places you could go! 

PS You can also keep track of all the fun by following them on twitter at @freeyourskinCA !

Giveaway time!  I want to share my love of one of my favourite things with you!  One lucky reader of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs will win this collection of Schick products!  Yes, two fabulous products for her and two for him.  You will be all set for your next adventure. 

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Approximate retail value $50.00  Please enter using the Rafflecopter form below. Open to residents of Canada only.  Closes March 7, 2015. 

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    Comments

    1. Brenda Penton says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:04 am

      I visited and commented on Facebook

    2. Brenda Penton says

      February 24, 2015 at 8:58 am

      I won’t travel without deodorant.

    3. andrea amy says

      February 24, 2015 at 1:49 am

      unscented lotion, and lip balm.

    4. shaunie says

      February 23, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Won’t travel without my curling iron

    5. Athena says

      February 23, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      My makeup

    6. Karry Knisley says

      February 23, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      Definitely sunscreen!!

    7. Jodi Mitrovic says

      February 23, 2015 at 4:39 pm

      Now that I have a son I can’t go anywhere without Wet Ones! An absolute must have!

    8. Sarah Smart says

      February 23, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      Moisturizer ! It gets so dry on the plane!

    9. SUMMER PLEWES says

      February 23, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      DEODORANT !! Fears of being the creepy smelly person in the airport lol

    10. joy says

      February 23, 2015 at 6:12 am

      facial moisturizer

    11. Sarah Stickney says

      February 22, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      i always make sure i have at least one nail file

    12. Eldon L says

      February 22, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      My phone charger

    13. Sausan says

      February 22, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Sunscreen

    14. Darlene Schuller says

      February 22, 2015 at 10:04 am

      I entered your other giveaways~

    15. ivy pluchinsky says

      February 21, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      lip balm, immodium, and a razor and shave gel

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