quick travel tips

well, we are halfway there! arrived at the ft lauderdale airport at 6:30am this morning after a 3 1/2 hour flight from denver. the flight had more than two (but less than three) babies on it, which made for a loud flight. but we were able to get some shut-eye in before our big five hour layover...

i like to think of myself as somewhat of an expert traveler. i always wear comfortable clothes, pack the right toiletries in my carry on along with a change of clothes, etc. so during my long layover today, i thought i'd share what i packed today to make my red eye and subsequent five hour layover tolerable.

-change of underwear. it's just gold sense.
 -face wipes. neutrogena makes some good ones that are pre-moistened and your face doesn't need to be rinsed after. perfect in the airport bathroom or in your seat.
 -travel sized toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash. always necessary.
 -clean shirt. i hate bras (can't get comfortable on the plane), so tank tops with a bra built in, along with a light sweater/long-sleeved tee and a scarf are just right. layers are essential since plans go from stuffy to freezing in like .2 seconds.
 -light makeup, such as tinted moisturizer, blush and mascara. those are my basics anyways that i can handle in any plane or airport bathroom. no mess, not high myaintenance.
-body/hair powder. my hair gets sooo gross on the plane, and since showers on layover aren't an option hair powder is perfect. you can use it on your body as well, and combined with some deodorant and a quick flip of the hair i always feel much better.
-headband or bandana. sometimes the hair just has to go up and stay up.
-warm socks. i never really thought of this until i flew to prague with my cousin and she bought cute fleece socks for us to wear on the plane. you're always kicking your shoes off, and this way your feel stay clean and warm.
 -don't wear heels or boots. shoes come off at security and again on the plane, so wear cute and comfy shoes that can be slipped on and off easily.

no matter what, you'll feel gross after traveling. but a few items in your bag can bring the comforts of home to the airport. gotta run - happy thursday! enjoy that rain & hail for my friends in denver!