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[@shannonskiptomylife]

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[@kathrynryches6660]

BTW the clear zippered bags that we get when we buy sheets or pillowcases work great as "free" packing cubes. Most even have a thin pocket where they put the insert to describe the product, I took that out and can put a note in there describing what is included in my cube. Most people toss those bags but they can be used over and over and be kept out of the landfill as well..

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Genius!!

[@WHISTLEPEG]

Hi Shannon. I just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed! I 'm 70yrs of age, don't often travel but I love minimalist, affordable, useful hacks and items. So many YT videos promote incredibly expensive bags and other EDC items, mostly boring black and most seem to be designed not for women. Spash of fun colours, saving money ...Cheap & Cheerful is the way to go. So Thank you!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Sooo glad we found each other. Please let me know videos you would like me to make in the future!

[@erinf4712]

Great video showing that everyone can travel affordably. I travel frequently. One tip is to keep the packing list with you on the trip. Make notes of things you forgot, or that you would like to have next time. When you get home, note those things that you that packed but did not use. I love my under seater bag and if you can afford it, I good set of compression packing cubes will make a world of difference. Contact lens cases from the Dollar Tree are also great for creams and lotions in small amounts. You can even fill them with toothpaste for short trips. I pack my liquids in a quart ziplock bag and pack the purse organizers empty and flat. I bring an extra empty mesh bag for anything that I want to hang and keep in the shower.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Love your great ideas!

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

Yes! I traveled frequently in 2022 and got it down to a science. Pretty much like you describe. Half or less the toiletries she shows here.

[@intherockies]

Contact lens cases are also good to put small earrings in so they don't get lost.

[@SusaninTX]

Great video! From one grandma to another you might think about buying some of your regular toiletry items at your destination and leaving them there for your next visit. This would really cut down on your packing and the weight of your luggage.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Susan I love this idea! Thanks for the wisdom.

[@brendakrause5639]

I leave a bag with my sister in Massachusetts. My sister from Masschusetts leaves one with me in Florida. So does my brother from California. Now, catching JetBlue or Spirit to travel is with a backpack.

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

I use the Dollar Tree shower caps as shoe covers. Also, if you put a damp towel in the dryer with your dry clothes,it helps remove wrinkles

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Peggy great ideas!!

[@SWFL04]

Those suction cup holders work great in the shower to hold our back brush etc. and stay on very well.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Great tip!

[@JenB.188]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen. I never would have thought of using the dollar store purse organizer that way.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Jen you made my day!!

[@SharonCecil-l6i]

I wear swimsuit and underwear, leggings then jeans, two shirts then jacket or sweater. Travel by plane for a week one backpack. Dollar tree cross body for id cash etc. fits in pocket at boarding

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

Wear the bulkiest items!!!😊

[@intherockies]

I would buy a carabiner clip for your bag you are suctioning to the mirror. Then you can hook them to the hooks on the door or the shower rod or even the towel holder. They don't take up any room and you don't have to worry about them falling like you do with the suction cups.

[@angelabland7773]

BEAUTIFUL SUPERWARRIOR 💪🏼🤺QUEEN👑 YOU ARE A JAZZY GRANDMOTHER❤🎉 THANK YOU FOR ALL THESE TIPS I'M 68 TAKING 3 TEENS ON THEIR FIRST CRUISE IN A WEEK🙏🏼 😅 MUCH LOVE❤BLESSINGS FROM WASH, DC BRAVO 👏🏼 QUEEN👑💪🏼🤺❤🎉

[@shannonskiptomylife]

You got this!

[@TheSofres]

Shower caps are great for shoe covers or slippers. I used the smaller containers that you can put salad dressings for my creams. But also used the contact lens carriers to hold liquid makeup, moisturizer, etc. Takes up way less space. Packing cubes are great. When I went to the UK I brought water bottles which just ended up being wasted space. Sanitizing wipes for everything touchable on the plane like trays, armrests, belts and buckles. I put my meds like Advil in snack bags and then it all went into one larger ziplock bag. Also the large ziplock bags can be used to store clothes and squish the air out.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Great ideas!

[@marilynb8704]

Back in the day when Sunday newspapers were delivered in large, long plastic bags or rainy days. I saved the bags. Place my shoes in the bags. I only use just my shoes when traveling. It's still used for almost maybe 20 years. My mom used them also. Maybe 30 years ago. Learn to recycle. Think out of the box ❤

[@faithwilley3171]

It can be done! I went on a 10-day Alaska cruise/tour in this size bag. I used compression cubes, and fortunately my husband carried the laptop. Traveling this light makes everything so much easier. I admit I sometimes check a bag that is the size most consider carry on, but not very often. And I don't bother fighting for the overhead bins. I will be using your ideas with the mesh bags and plastic purses to see how that works. Thanks for the tips!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

That is awesome Faith! I agree, as I get older traveling light is the answer.

[@jenxu2]

Love these travel hacks 🤩

[@angelaromo224]

Very useful travel tips.

[@deborahconkle6822]

I love this video!! Congratulations on becoming a grandma! ❤

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Thank you so much!!

[@deloreshall5459]

Great video. Love your travel tips😊❤

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@noemimatias3729]

Great tips! Thanks so much for sharing. 👍🏼

[@shannonskiptomylife]

You are so welcome!

[@Jstubbs68]

Excellent video! Lots of great tips! Thank you!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vickigonya9432]

I had to watch this twice, I L❤VED it sooo much!!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Vicki you absolutely made my day!

[@lindab5789]

I love the suction cup idea! I also decant as many liquids/lotions as possible. However, there are much smaller containers available, especially for things like serums and foundation. You can save even more space. Great video though!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

That's a great idea!

[@candiceantrop4073]

Thanks for all the travel organization tips! I always over pack! This is greatly appreciated! 🙂

[@shannonskiptomylife]

You are so welcome!

[@karenadamson2288]

Thesr are great travel ideas. Thank you! ❤

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Glad you like them!

[@cynthiagainey2614]

Great and affordable travel hacks, Shannon. ❤

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Cynthia glad you liked them.

[@deeh5048]

Awesome! 🎉 Thank you for the original ideas!!!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

My pleasure!!

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Wow..amazingly done. Good job!🎉

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Barbara thanks for watching!

[@aliciapendelton4087]

Congratulations on your new grandchild. You have great tips on packing. Thank you

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Thank you so much!

[@bettyqueen1235]

Great job as always! All those special items used for travel looks great! Your travel push/ pull bag looks great too. I will have to look for this one. You are THE BEST, Shannon! Love all your shows!! ❤

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Thanks so much, Betty!!

[@Gretlosa]

I love this! ❤ I will be using these tips for my carry on.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Wonderful!

[@vickigonya9432]

❤Very cool video!!❤ I love how organized and useful this is!!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Thank you so much!!

[@valeriejpanda]

Love all the Ideas for traveling. I will be doing that soon & hope to use all of these hacks. Thank you Shannon for helping us to make travel less stressful. 🥰🥰✈

[@shannonskiptomylife]

So glad!

[@sandradeangelo1874]

Lots of great ideas here,the Jewelry hack is mind blowing. Thank you for sharing

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Sandra my pleasure!

[@sandraelliott6982]

Love this

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Thanks Sandra!!

[@lupehernandez1951]

What a great video! Love your tips and how wonderfully organized you are. I have the same little suitcase. I'll be able to totally maximize the space.👍

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Lupe so glad!!

[@pamedwards7708]

Thankyou so much!!!❤

[@shannonskiptomylife]

You're welcome 😊

[@evelynbranch8350]

I ❤❤❤❤ these ideas

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Evelyn thx so much!!

[@astridmann3592]

Thank you enjoyed

[@shannonskiptomylife]

So glad!

[@maryannpiccirilli454]

Love a lot of these ideas! We cruise often and can’t wait to implement them in my packing!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

So glad!

[@lornasvideos1]

Thanks for the great video. Gonna use for my upcoming trip to Disneyworld!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Have fun!

[@marilynnkadan7948]

Wow i bought this blk underseat roller few weeks ago for my july cruise! Will be good for future cruises. Tks for all hints. 😊 i have to see again to print out your list.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Have fun!

[@robinphillips6423]

Thank you for this! I just traveled and had my carry-on so stuffed it would not fit in the overhead bin. 😮 These tips were a big help!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SharonFears]

Thanks Shannon. Love your hacks, so practical. Have really stepped up my traveling game😊. I guess everybody used your suggestion as the small suitcase is out of stock 😮

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Sharon here is a similar one: rstyle.me/+FdVDkGNcB1oORzyOAhoYag Thanks for watching!

[@kimmleigh]

Grandma bag!! I need to know what you are packing in that bag! I am also going to be a grandma in October!! My daughter and her husband live in another state, so having to fly to them when the baby is born is something I am hoping to plan for.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Kim that’s my situation also! Big congrats.

[@michellelomelino7259]

Love this suitcase sold out 😮

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Michelle so sorry! Check your local store to see if they have one. Thanks for watching.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Here’s a similar one you might like: rstyle.me/+FdVDkGNcB1oORzyOAhoYag

[@michellelomelino7259]

@@shannonskiptomylife believe me I’m on the look out all three my stores are out

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

As long as it has swivel wheels any will do.

[@paisleydreamzz]

I just flew in a bulkhead seat and I had to stole my carry-on bag so just FYI if this is you out there where lots of pockets so you can transfer your needed flight items from your bag into your pockets they will take your bag away from you and put it in the overhead there is no under the seat in the bulkhead

[@carolynBulldog5]

You have to store bag overhead when departing and arrival. I believe you can take bag down and place in from of you one floor during regular flying.( unless they have changed rules that I am not aware of)

[@coraasuncion4989]

If you are doing vacuum packing the more stuff you can arry the heavier you ha d carry willbe plenty of airlines now are weighing hand carry so there goes your handcarry supposed to be free now airlines charging you over weight.i ll judt go with my usual things free of hassle and no over weight charge esp.if youre a senior on fixed income

[@HappyLife-nf7wb]

I had watched tons, and I mean, TONS of travel essential videos and yours is the best so far! Why I said the best? Because I found more than one thing that I just found out by now! That is the side behind the inside lining with zipper to put your shoes and max the space and mesh bags instead of packing cubes! Brilliant!! It's true tho that grandmas always have the best lessons to learn 🤣

[@shannonskiptomylife]

You made my day! Thanks so much.

[@kmscrap]

Great video. My issue is toiletries and hair tools. Now whenever we travel I take a large checked bag.😲

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Great idea!

[@lydiamckenzie637]

Are you in the USA. I am in Canada and we don’t have some of those great items but the ideas are great.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Lydia I am in the US. Thx for watching!!

[@live_in_thejoy]

Leave this crap at your grandkids house I have a bin under my children’s well in my grandchildren‘s bathroom kind of in the back and that’s grandma‘s bed so when I’m there I have all of my stuff that makes me feel at home. It’s also my daughter’s house, which makes it a little bit easier because you know we can borrow things but take what you want and leave it there I even leave lacroix water at my daughters house and my grandson closet grandma’s water so I leave everything there I don’t I could just pack a couple clothes and then go to my kids house and be very comfortable. You’ll be there a lot so leave what you need to make yourself feel at home.

[@LasCoquettes]

Do you know you can break the mirror with those hooks and the weight of the bag?

[@ErinsExcellentFinds]

Great recs! I was sad to see the roller bag is already out of stock at WalMart!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Ugh! I recommend you put it in your online cart. When it’s restocked they will notify you.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Here’s a similar bag: rstyle.me/+FdVDkGNcB1oORzyOAhoYag

[@ErinsExcellentFinds]

@@shannonskiptomylife Great, thank you so much!

[@live_in_thejoy]

Great video welcome to grandmother Hood. It is absolutely the best. I’m not big on kids, but I’m huge on my grandchildren.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

I love it!

[@nancytaylor7525]

I use Native travel deodorant. It is about 1/3 the size of other travel deodorant. And enough for at least 2 weeks for me.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Nancy great tip!

[@sandilewis9706]

I love your channel Sharron. I don't see the Walmart link??

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Here is the link to my shop with all the items: SHOP TRAVEL FAVORITES: liketk.it/4IW2f Thx for watching!!

[@kathydoukakis1564]

What do you use to take off your waterproof makeup? Sorry, but I couldn’t make out what you were saying in the video. ❤ your videos!!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Here you go: rstyle.me/+uat8Hsb5YfJWyEqOkwstcA

[@kathydoukakis1564]

Thx, Shannon!!

[@marilynb8704]

Do the containers leak??

[@lbunnygordon1133]

What is weight packed and size of your bag please? I need to pack 4 seasons and supply of meds in just 1 bag of 30l max tgether with everything else. To avoid more than 1 bag in total plus more cost. That will ve my longterm travel bag nothing more

[@shannonskiptomylife]

I didn’t weigh it but you can find the dimensions here: rstyle.me/+uM5sZKlLt9uataOdEzybvQ

[@brendakrause5639]

I was wondering if it is a struggle to get your bag under the seat with the reduced leg room space.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

I think that depends on what airline you are flying.

[@megansprowl2593]

For some reason my phone isn't letting me download the travel Checklist :/

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Maybe try on your laptop?

[@carolynknierim6848]

Compression bags are better then packing cubes though

[@heard3879]

I have never seen those sparkly little zipper pouches. Do you have a link to get them online?

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Here you go! rstyle.me/+CK7y5Y2gUeErdfKwf0EySw

[@heard3879]

@@shannonskiptomylife Cool, thanks!

[@auroraaurora2810]

What city is your Dollar Tree located? Never seen Neutrogena😢

[@shannonskiptomylife]

That’s from Walmart.

[@estherwilliams4346]

The Packing Liist will not download...😢

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Esther try on your laptop: Free PACKING CHECKLIST: skiptomylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Travel-Checklist.pdf

[@susananquist8357]

I heard you mention a label printer and now I can’t find the details.

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Here you go, Susan: rstyle.me/+9o7qw4N8F_Byg2H9cbftWw

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

I bought a great bag like that but the wheels did not swivel... a huge mistake!!!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Oh no!

[@CharDivoll]

People keep saying they buy luxury for quality, originality and tradition. But really, isn't 90% for the hype and prestige and ego? Not as good as the $200 premium knockoffs H Q D U P S Great quality and price

[@nancyfeeser4653]

Now you are only allowed two items so your sling bag needs to fit in duffle plus your small luggage

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Nancy good point. And of course, all each airline has their own restrictions. Thx for watching!

[@nancyfeeser4653]

@@shannonskiptomylife yes, we just flew, and even southwest had tightened carry one. People were scrambling to put purses in their carryon. I have the same under seat one you showed. Mine is London fog. I love it and it fits perfectly

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

White pants to travel in? Yikes big no for me!

[@NupurDerick]

Buying a luxury bag is the stupidest investment. I personally don't think it's worth spending so much money on a bag. It is better to invest in gold. Of course I also like those big-name bags. But I couldn't bear to give up the money. So all my bags are replicas of H Q D U P S.

[@laurascott9189]

EXCELLENT content! Such great ideas & items! Thank you!

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Laura sooo glad!