A collection of my favorite things. From gadgets for DIYs to things to pack when we travel to my everyday go-tos (like socks and supplements). The little things I order on repeat when traveling to and from the States.
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Travel necessities
I don’t care if we’re heading off to the jungles of Perú or a California camping trip – these are my go-to travel necessities that I’m packing every time.
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Pimple patches – for bug bites and on-the-go pimple treatment
- Copper Serum – skincare, plus this stuff is magic on bug bites too!
- Converter – if overseas traveling
- Backpack
- Battery pack
DIYs and all that jazz
Sewing is a huge part of what makes me who I am – whether I’m living abroad or in the US, I always find a way to bring this hobby with me.
- Fabric tape measure in CM & IN – because I want to be able to understand and use the two interchangeably.
- I prefer a pair of sewing snips to a seam ripper any day
Work from home
If you’re working from home, abroad or in the US, here are some of the things I recommend.
- Noise-canceling headphones – because chickens and street vendors. 😩
- Lap desk – I am one of those fidgety, criss-cross applesauce girlies who can’t comfortably sit in a desk chair all day. I’m constantly moving around and switching between my real desk and my lap desk.
Money saving tips
Because I live abroad, I mostly shop online when I need to restock things. Here are some things that help me save money
- Rakuten – Rakuten is a Chrome extension that helps you save money online by finding coupons and giving you cashback. They actually pay you, + you can earn $$ for referring friends!
- Beni – Another Chrome extension that helps you find secondhand options for clothes and accessories. It helped me get a brand-new pair of pants (w/ tags) for about half-off!
Supplements
Constantly traveling and being on the go means I really need to keep my immune system strong. Here are some of my fav vitamins/supplements.
*Please talk to your doctor to determine what’s best for you.*
The world’s best socks
Whether you’re looking for socks to hike in all day while on vacation or your new daily sock, Feetures is my favorite brand.
I love the variety of therapeutic socks, running socks, and my everyday go-to comfy cozies.
Moving abroad
Life in another country can be tough. Here are some things that have helped improve my life in Perú.
- Portable Printer – in Perú, getting pictures or having photo albums on hand is less common. I love being able to gift pictures instead of just texting them at the end of a hangout.
- Bed sheet straps – because for some reason no matter what sheets I buy, they never stay on the bed here
Miscellaneous
Some other faves that don’t fit into any of the other categories.
- Custom-made crochet pieces
- Sparkly purse strap
- Glasses/Laptop screen cleaner – they come in tiny, individual packages that travel really well. We love them for everyday use!
- Silk Pillow Case – It’s so good for your skin and hair! I even pack it with me when I travel.