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I received a couple items in the past few days that are going to be perfect for our trip . Even though we’re not leaving for a couple weeks, I have a bag that I am putting trip items into as a “pre-packing” attempt so I don’t forget anything I intended to bring with as the chaos of departure week draws nearer.
First, this Camelbak Groove water bottle that I received is coming with.
The tap water in Aruba (and San Diego) is safe to drink but filtering it definitely couldn’t hurt. Nor can it hurt to have a nice big bottle of water to keep hydrated with.
According to their site the Camelbak bottle has a filter built into the straw “to turn tap water into fresh, great-tasting water anywhere you go.”
And then I got this Eucerin Everyday Protection Body Lotion and Eucerin Everyday Protection Face Lotion .
I do use lotion daily on my body, but I confess, I am not a fan of sunscreen . I love the sun in all its glory and if I get extra wrinkles because I don’t slather up with sunscreen, it’s a calculated risk I’ve made.
Something about the smell of sunscreen that really bothers me. I don’t like the way it feels on my skin but it’s the smell that turns me off most. The Eucerin isn’t branded as a sunscreen per se, and doesn’t smell as sunscreen-ey to me as regular sunscreens do, but I can still smell it to a small degree.
In general, I like Eucerin products because of how moisturizing they are. I grew up with my mom handing me a tub of Eucerin to combat the effects of long, drying, winters on my skin.
For this precious skin, especially when we’re traveling on the Equator, some sunscreen is a must.
The lotion with SPF 15 & 30 will come in handy.
If you would like to try a sample of Eucerin lotion, Like their Facebook Page , fill out the quick form, and enjoy your complimentary sample!
Other things I know I am going to bring with on our trip include:
Stevia & Probiotics. The same as what I brought with before .
You can order both the stevia and probiotics from iHerb.com Use code AVE630 to save $5 off your first order. Both items are about 40% off retail prices through iHerb .
Also bringing my Toiletry Kit that I really like
Macbook with “Book” Case
This Book
My Camera
And I’m bringing a good, laidback attitude about everything!
Questions:
- What did you do over the weekend? Did you celebrate Easter? Any great food or stories to share?
As I mentioned last night in my post, all I needed to see was Skylar’s excitement from her Easter Bunny loot and my weekend was complete.
- What do you bring with on trips? Any “must haves”?
I have posted before that I do try to enjoy the food that is local at my final destination because I think it’s fun and adventurous to try the local cuisine. However, common sense prevails and I bring enough portable snacks and fresh fruits and veggies if possible (not always with air travel to bring fresh produce with) but I don’t leave home empty handed. Never know when hunger is going to strike or what the options en route to one’s destination are going to be.
In addition to some snacks, I never go on trips without a couple bikinis, running shoes and socks, my passport, cash money, one credit card and one debit card, a computer, camera, and whatever shampoo and conditioner I am loving at the moment. Sorry, no hotel mini bottle samples for me. Chapstick, gum, and a sense of humor about long travel days also make the trip list.
Those are a few must haves of mine. What are yours?
