Are you getting ready to travel this summer? If you are, chances are you got a list of travel essentials and accessories you need to buy before the trip. For me no matter how prepared I am, someone in the family always seem to need something before going on a trip.
These expenses can add up and if you’re like me, you certainly don’t want to dip into your travel budget to pay for things before you even get to your destination.
I usually get most of my must have travel accessories at the dollar store. If you have not checked them out, I encourage you to look at your favorite dollar store.
If you are going somewhere sunny, they have the best travel accessories for those destinations with items like sunscreen, lip protection, beach toys and hats – all for only dollar each.
You can also find cute make up bags which are great for make up but also other things like snacks, toys, electronic cords and activity kits.
Need some entertainment for your trip? They have some there too.
You can also find great entertainment supplies for road trip kits for the kids. These also make great gift ideas for friends that are going on a trip soon. Blank notebooks can be used for travel journals.
I have made a list of what I found at the dollar store for your travel needs:
makeup/accessory bags
hats
crayons
coloring/activity books
flip flops
sewing kits
water goggles
sunglasses
hair brushes
toothbrushes
toothpaste
sunscreen
scarves
socks
gloves
headphones
activity books
plastic rain ponchos
shampoo
lip protection
Do you shop at the dollar store? What travel necessities have you found there?
For more travel tips be sure to read my post on planning a great family vacation.
Eli@coachdaddy says
Put it this way – Starla, the cashier at the Dollar Tree, knows me by name. I also like to get drinks for the kids for trips, like those big Arizona tea cans. The girls also get cheap earbuds that probably won’t make the trip home!
Raquel says
LOL! I hear you Eli. Oh those Arizona teas are good aren’t they? Yes, the earbuds are not the most well-made, but usually make it through the trip.
Tamara says
We totally do the dollar store before plane trips with the kids. Definitely helps them with coloring or activity books. And makeup bags are one of my favorite thing! I like to use many at once!
Raquel says
Same here Tamara! Those little bags are great!
Akaleistar says
What a great way to stock up for a trip!
Raquel says
Right? They have so much there!
Marina @ Parental Journey says
I love most of suggestions, but not sure if I would buy sunscreen there 🙂
Raquel says
I hear you Marina. Whlle I love to shop there For some things, I probably wouldn’t buy medications there either.
Krysta @ KrystaSteen.com says
Thanks for sharing at Tips & Tricks! 🙂
Sandra says
Dollar Stores are one of my favorite hangouts and I probably spend too much time and money there. The only things I wouldn’t buy there are medications.
Raquel says
Same thoughts here on the medications Sandra. The do have a lot to offer, and they are a favorite of mine too!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
I LOVE the dollar store lol! I go there all the time. I usually walk in needing like 2 or 3 items, and then manage to have a cart-full of stuff by the end!
Raquel says
I can totally relate Jenn! I often come out with more that I went in for, but the prices are so good! 🙂