Traveling Safely and Responsibly

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That being said, these are all items that we use regularly and find value in at home, anytime we leave the house, and while traveling. We hope you do, too!


Having your own water bottle is a must at home or while traveling. We’ve really enjoyed these and take them everywhere with us!

There are a lot of reusable straws on the market now, but these are collapsible, metal, easy to clean, and have a soft bite tip for the mouth.

We take these everywhere we go so we don’t have to worry about cleanliness or single-use plastic. They’re also great if you take your own lunch to work.

Microfiber, quick-dry, and compact, which allows for many uses. We’ve had these since our camper van trip in July 2019 and take them to the beach, on a bike ride, and any time we travel.


*Favorite Item*
Taking a bag wherever you go helps ensure you’re cutting down on plastic consumption, but we had no idea how it would also impact others. We took three of these to Cuba knowing we were staying in a home, and planned to do some grocery shopping of our own. Our adopted family ended up gifting us some food from their garden, so we gifted back a reusable bag to two of the family members. They were so happy and so were we! One of these is always on the road with us. They fit easily in your pocket and they LAST!


We’ve been using these at the gym for years and stay safe while traveling by not wearing our wedding rings or any jewelry of value.


Natalie likes to take her own pillow case wherever she goes. Not only does silk not tear on your hair, but it’s better on your skin.