Interest in these things never wanes. I expect that’s because it’s just galling to pay more for a teeny-tiny toothpaste than you would for a 6-ouncer on sale with a coupon.
But if you’re planning a trip back to family of origin or to someplace warm and sunny and exotic for the holidays, you’ll need the items contained therein.
Among them:
Hair stuff: Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy volumizing shampoo and conditioner. The aroma in question is “orange ginger,” and it does smell lovely.
Mouth stuff: Crest Pro-Health shampoo and multi-protection rinse (once known as “mouthwash”). Also a wee little container of Glide floss — if you meet the guy/gal of your dreams on that Caribbean cruise, having spinach in your teeth won’t make a good first impression.
Skin stuff: Bath & Body Works lotion (also orange-ginger), Banana Boat sunscreen (SPF 30), Blistex Nurture & Nourish lip balm.
OTC stuff: Two Advil tablets, in case you stay too long at the fair and wake up feeling sub-par. Also three capsules of MegaRed krill oil, chock-full of antioxidants (also good for those who overdo the fun) and guaranteed to have “no fishy odor or aftertaste” (see “guy/gal of your dreams,” above).
A flashlight: Small and cute and equipped with a carabinier so you can clip it onto your belt, fanny pack or key ring. Perfect for negotiating your way through a crowded hostel room on your way to the john, or for scaring away the land crabs if you take a late-night walk on the beach in the Caribbean.
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The deadline is 7 p.m. PST Wednesday, Dec. 4. If I don’t hear back from the winner by 7 p.m. PST Thursday, Dec. 5, I’ll pull another name. Last week I had to do that twice — if you enter the contest, check your e-mail on Thursday morning!
Note: Due to the high cost of international shipping, a winner who lives outside the United States will be given a choice of gift cards in lieu of the travel kit.
Like the flashlight for a late walk on the beach!
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This is perfect! Heading to Guatemala for a month in January.
Following on FB. Haven’t seen my dear sweet other half in six months…the smell pretty stuff and lip balm would be so appreciated.
Also, I get all of your emails. I so love the things you share with us.
And, lastly I follow on Twitter. As always, much gratitude for these giveaways and for all of your great tips and ideas you always share with us.
Follow on Facebook. I always like to see what the giveaways that you offer are. I enjoy the creativity that you put into grouping like things.
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Would use all of these when traveling
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Would love to win just to try the Crest Pro-Health shampoo. LOL! Love your posts! Take care.
Sounds like a useful collection of items to fly with. Still haven’t taken my little lotion and my lip care items out of their plastic bag in my purse from when I flew to Arizona a few weeks ago. At least I can find them pretty easily!
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I enjoy hearing about life in Alaska ….
… so I just signed up for emails too.
Cool prize!
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Anything with Bath & Body Works products in it gets my attention! I always carry a tiny flashlight when we travel and it’s come in handy several times on late night trips to the bathroom 🙂
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Count me in…perfect for DD2 who has become quite the traveler here of late….who is heading back to Cali from a visit with a DF and then back to the East in time for Xmas with anxious parents.
What a great package for traveling. A flash light is a great idea…I never would have thought of it.
Thank you!
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Happy holidays Donna! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thanks Donna!
Thank you for the chance!
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I especially love that orange ginger scent!
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I started with getting the emails
And Facebook naturally followed, what a fun giveaway!
Looks like a great travel package! I am an email subscriber,
Great giveaway!
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I subscribe via email!
Would love to win this for international travel!
Orange-ginger sounds yummy! And I do have to travel once or twice this month…
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Lots of great stuff for traveling — thank you!
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I am a student of frugalogy and I love reading your Alaska adventures.
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I love the orange ginger lotion scent!! I subscribe via email!
I also like you on Facebook.
And I follow you on Twitter (@kchowy). Thanks for another cool giveaway!
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have been a follower for several years but family needs have kept me from reading your posts for a couple of months. I’ve missed you!, and my ‘me-time’ of which you have been a part over the years. winning this stash would be a great way to celebrate my renewed commitment to the caretaker needing to take care of oneself in order to be able to take care of others.
thanks for all the good advise!
These would be great
Taking the fam to DisneyWorld, this prize would come in handy
I’d love a chance to win, thanks!
Neat travel pack! Can use it while visiting relatives for the holidays. Thanks for the opportunity.
I follow you on Facebook. Heading out to the Dominican Republic, I would love to win this great gift. Can lightning strike twice in the same place? I hope so!
I follow you by email, as well.
Natural care products would be most appreciated. It is nice to read your Alaska reports on my email. Sounds like you and your nephews enjoyed your evening and the cold.
Nita in southeast Michigan
everything is so tiny and cute!
I subscribe via email too!
and on Facebook! sorry, don’t Tweet (yet! lol)
Thank you for the giveaway.
I subscribe via email. This is a great giveaway. Very practical!
I subscribe on facebook. Great giveaway.
once again a great giveaway, keep up the good work Donna.
Pick me! Pick me! I could use it in March to visit daughter & son-in-law while on their trip to Vermont, or to take a friend gr.kids from Baltimore to Tucson during the upcoming summer, or in November of 2014 on a trip to the UK.
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Your post says part of the package is “Crest Pro-Health shampoo and multi-protection rinse.” I was a little confused.