My 12 Travel Essentials

While filming a new season of Goodtaste, I sure do a lot of travel. From the coast to New Orleans and everywhere in between, our team is always on the go. To make sure that I stay fresh, rested, energized and organized, I rely on a few essentials to keep me going. Here, some of my travel must-haves.

Vertuo Next Nespresso Machine

Why should you sacrifice good coffee when you’re traveling? One of our Goodtaste producers shared a tip that I’ve embraced and am loving: I travel with my beloved Nespresso coffee maker, pods and all! It fits in my carry-on and I cannot tell you the difference it makes starting my day with a wonderful cup of coffee.

Hand Sanitizer

Sanitize with a clean conscience! Dr. Bonner’s Organic Lavender Hand Sanitizer smells great while also killing germs with a simple formula. The travel-size bottle is perfect for tossing in your bag and using on the go.

Yeti Hopper M30 Cooler

Keep your drinks and road trip snacks chilled for days with the Yeti Hopper M30 Cooler! This compact soft-sided cooler is heavy duty and super convenient with no fussy zipper. It uses ultra-strong magnets and two quick-release buckles to ensure it can withstand being tossed around. I love this King Crab Orange color for summer!

Sanitizing Alcohol Wipes

Keeping the germs at bay, whether you’re at a rest stop, on a plane or stopping for a snack, is so important! These alcohol wipes from Honest make cleaning messes on the go and sanitizing public surfaces super easy.

Thymes Eucalyptus White Tea Home Mist

This travel-size room spray from Thymes is great for freshening up a hotel room or your car during a long road trip with the whole family. I love the fresh eucalyptus scent!

Soothing Eye Mask

I just LOVE this lavender eye pillow that I picked up at Becker Vineyards while visiting for a shoot. The beautiful scent of lavender is so relaxing, it puts me right to sleep, even when I’m hopping from hotel to hotel. Becker Vineyards offers a whole line of quality dried lavender products. Find them online HERE.

Monster Cookies

I always travel with these Monster cookies from Bird Bakery on hand…always! I pop them in a Ziplock bag and they last for days. Bird’s oatmeal cranberry cookies are also delicious for a quick bite after a long day. Get the recipe on Goodtaste!

Best-Ever Granola

Speaking of on-the-go snacks, I can’t live without KITCHUN’s No Grain-ola, made by a group of women in Austin, Texas. My favorite variety is the Holy Coco-Cocao, loaded with nuts, seeds, coconut chips and vegan-friendly chocolate. Order it online or pick up a bag at your local H-E-B.

A Chic Pouch

I recently discovered an adorable store in San Antonio called Feliz Modern. I adore this embroidered pouch that I use to keep all of my notes, pens and my phone in one place when I’m on the go. Bonus: it feels good to support a local business!

A Dose of Vitamin-C

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Traveling also means that I’m exposed to a lot of different allergens and strains of sickness. So, I always travel with Emergen-C packets – the powdered form of Vitamin C. Dissolve them in water and ward off any bugs! You can find these at your local H-E-B or Central Market.

Stay Hydrated

I never leave my house without a cold bottle of sparkling Topo Chico and, when we’re on the road, I’m desperate to find one wherever we are! I love the peppery little effervescent bubbles. It’s beyond refreshing!

Rocky Road Chex Mix

 

This Rocky Road-inspired Chex mix from The Kitchn will satisfy your sweet and salty cravings. Make it in big batches, then portion into jars or resealable sandwich bags so everyone in the car has their own.

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