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Category Archives: Toiletries

The Seven Deadly Sins of Solid Toiletries

September 29, 2025

Using solid toiletries incorrectly can cause a travel disaster. Here are some common mistakes that new users make.

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Personal Item Travel – The Toiletry Kit

June 30, 2017

Most people don’t think of a toiletry kit as a source of bulk and weight. Yet the difference between a …

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DIY Sewing Kit

June 1, 2017

I’m not a huge fan of commercial travel sewing kits. They are expensive, bulky, and never have the right color …

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Gear Review – Venus Snap Razor

May 3, 2016

Many people have heard of the Venus Snap Razor.  It is a mini-sized razor manufactured by the Gillette company.  It …

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Salt – The travelers friend

April 18, 2016

Salt as a solid substitute for liquid toiletries Most people wouldn’t list salt as an MVP item in their travel …

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Gear Review – A Tale of Two Lotion Bars

March 17, 2014

Chapped hands are one of my biggest frustrations while traveling.  I hate that I have to lug around an entire …

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Gear Review – Evo Haze Styling Powder

February 15, 2013

If you have baby-fine straight hair like me, you know the importance of styling product.  I “needed” it to make my hair …

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DIY: TSA Compliant Makeup Removal Pads

February 14, 2012

Many women spend excess money buying TSA friendly makeup removal pads.  These pads often contain harsh chemicals.  They also come in …

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Solid Alternatives to Liquid

January 8, 2012

One way to lighten your load is to dump the liquids and use a solid substitute. It is also one …

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Decanting thick creams and pastes using an oral syringe

November 29, 2011

Decanting thick gooey creams and pastes into tiny travel bottles can be messy. The cream doesn’t flow into the travel …

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