15 Travel DIYs That Make Leaving Home Easier
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Whether on vacation or a business trip, traveling can sometimes be challenging. We've rounded up a few DIYs — concerning everything from packing all the right stuff to only bringing travel-size versions of all your favorite products — that might help ease travel tension, making leaving home a little bit easier.
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Washcloth Travel Kit
DIY this easy travel kit from a dollar store washcloth, and you have a smart way to take all your essentials with you.
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Single-Use Packets
All you need are a few straws, scissors, a lighter, and your favorite products to make these easy-to-use single-use packets.
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Single-Serve Coffee
If you really love your coffee, make these easy single-serve coffee pods with the help of coffee filters so you can have your favorite cup of joe while on the road.
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Scented Travel Candles
Sometimes hotel rooms don't smell so fresh, which makes these adorable travel candles a smart way to refresh any space.
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Sleep Mask
Along with being so soothing, this DIY eye mask also helps you fall asleep fast.
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Fresh Breath
Mix together this easy all-natural spray that keeps your breath fresh, no matter where you are.
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Mini Lotions
Instead of lugging around your big container of lotion while traveling, make mini lotion bars instead.
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Stain Stick
Stains happen — even while traveling. DIY a mini stain stick that you can bring anywhere.
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Homemade Tea Bags
Mix together your favorite blend of tea in homemade tea bags so you have them while traveling.
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All-In-One Laundry Bombs
No need to bring laundry detergent, fabric softener, and stain remover: make these all-in-one laundry bombs that are so compact, making them easy to pack when traveling.
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DIY Febreze
Sometimes hotel furniture doesn't smell so fresh, so bring a mini spray container filled with homemade Febreze to quickly refresh textiles.
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Good Sleep
Sometimes drifting off to sleep can be difficult when you're in a different bed. Mix together this sleep spray that will help you get to dreamland.
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Wrinkle-Release Spray
Don't worry about those wrinkles! Pack this homemade wrinkle-release spray that gets rid of them fast.
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Mini Ironing Board
But if you know you'll need to do a bit of ironing, make this mini ironing board that easily packs in your suitcase.
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DIY Lemon Soap
Instead of relying on drying hotel soaps, make your own hydrating lemon soaps that also make good use of rinds.