In our continuing quest to save packing space, these new products to consider.

Wrap It Up, I’ll Take It

 Mer-Sea has made the connection between travel and multitasking travel-appropriate clothing. On your next cruise, pack a bit lighter without losing options with a lightweight Cotton Tassel Wrap.

This one can be worn as a wrap, scarf, sarong and dress cover-up. Made in India, tassels dress it up just enough to wear by the pool or over a dress. Many styles too, all machine-wash and hang-dry. Prices run between $60 and $149.

Need a bon voyage gift for a friend? It comes beautifully packaged in a slim cotton bag.

For more information, visit https://www.mersea.com

Smile!

Essential travel items alone take up a significant amount of packing space. Pack lighter with a travel toothbrush from Dr. Plotka’s. You’re saving space within your toiletries bag, but not sacrificing the quality of your toothbrush. It’s not your average pick out of the travel item section.

Here are the key features that make this ordinary product an extraordinary oral health tool:

• Naturally Antimicrobial* Bristles – Infused with silver to naturally eliminate 99.9% of bacteria that grows on the bristles within 6 hours!
• Flossing Bristles™ – Dual-layered bristle structure provides superior cleaning: the inner bristles, thin as a human hair, gently brush away food and plaque in places other brushes miss while the outer thicker bristles ensure complete cleaning of gum and teeth.
• Soft Long-Lasting Polyester Bristles – Get up to one extra month of use thanks to polyester bristles which bend better than the nylon bristles found in most other brushes on the market! (The ADA recommends changing your toothbrush every 3 months. The Doctor Plotka’s brush will last about 4!)
• Dentist Developed – Dr. Ronald Plotka designed this innovative toothbrush as part of his thriving 40+ year Boston-based dental practice.

Look for them on their website www.mouthwatchers.com and on Amazon.

Wrap It Up, I’ll Take It Again

Airplanes can get cold, so can the air conditioning on cruise ships. For those reasons and a whole lot more, consider an ultra-soft PediPocket blanket (starts at $39) every time you travel.

The plush, velvety fleece PediPocket blanket is nearly 6 feet long, so it covers your shoulders and your feet at the same time and a special 20” pocket keeps your tootsies enveloped in warmth.

Here are more reasons to pack a PediPocket on your next trip:

Lightweight and easy to pack: The PediPocket might open up big, but it packs up small, making it a breeze to tuck in your tote or suitcase.

Fun Colors: No more fighting over blankets! With 10 different colors and patterns to choose from it’s easy for everyone in the family to recognize their own blanket. There are also fun designs for kids!

Machine Washable: Wrinkle-free, easy to clean, and stays looking as good as it did the day you bought it, no matter how many washes it goes through.

Goes Anywhere: Take your PediPocket to tailgate parties, beach barbeques, the office, outdoor concerts as well as on your next trip.

 If you need a blanket the whole family can cuddle in, PediPocket also offers an XXL blanket that is double lined with faux Sherpa and measures almost 7ft in length with a 30 inch pocket for your feet. 

Happy Climate, Happy Traveling Feet

Every day there are little things we can do to help combat climate change and love the earth more. Even our clothes and shoes can benefit the planet we walk on. Say hello to The Pacific, an eco-conscious shoe that also works to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

What makes the Pacific so special?

• BLOOM Algae Foam Outsole
  • The world’s first plant-based foam made from algae biomass forms the outsole of The Pacific. 
• Chromium-Free Leather Upper
  • The Pacific’s upper is made from chromium-free repurposed scraps from tanneries.
•  Tencel Lining
  • Unique lining is odor resistant and sweat absorbant. Wear The Pacific without socks and enjoy ultimate breathability.

The best part? For each pair of The Pacific purchased after the campaign, a percentage of sales will help fund efforts to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

The Pacific is available in five colors and can be pre-ordered starting at $89 by visiting pr.go2.fund/loafs.