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Travel Essentials for Natural New Age Mums

December 3, 2014 · 11 Comments

Travel Essentials for Natural New Age Mums

 

This time of year a lot of us take off for a bit of a break. I am heading to the beach and my boy has just gone to the UK. S

Different time zones, climates and food, contact with germs and lack of your home comforts can make us a bit out of sorts sometimes, so I like to include a few things to make us all a bit more comfortable.

These are my essential items needed for keeping well and happy while travelling. Whether you are going on a plane, train or automobile, you will find something to help here.

 

♥ Water

Drinking lots of water while travelling helps to prevent getting dehydration and constipation. Depending on where we are going, I try to take my portable bench top water filter with me and use that to fill up our reusable drink bottles!

You might like to try a  OKO filter water bottle so you can filter your water every time you fill up.

 

♥ Travel Size Cosmetics

Decanting your own natural cosmetics into smaller containers like silicone tubes or plastic-free tins and bottles is an eco-friendly and economical option. It will also save you from those toxic cosmetics in the hotel rooms – just say no!  If you are flying overseas, remember that you can’t take on board anything over 100ml.

If you can’t be bothered doing that, many natural skin care ranges make travel size packs. Check out my favourite Happy Skincare travel pack. It will last you two weeks.

 

♥ Travel Wipes

Travel (or baby) wipes are so handy to keep in the car or your handbag for travelling. Look for ones that are biodegradable and contain no nasty toxins. Find some great options here.

 

♥ Lavender Essential Oil

If I could take all my oils I would! But lavender is my choice when travelling. It’s a beautiful multi-purpose oil for calming, insomnia, headaches, wounds, burns, insect bites and more.

I also love our aromatherapy car diffuser for road trips. It keeps everyone chilled out and the car smells nice! Find them here.

 

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♥ Healthy Food 

I always take healthy food with me when I travel. I hate being at the mercy of fake food that leaves me feeling sick!

In the car we pack full picnics, fresh fruit, bliss balls and hot tea in our favourite Contigo insulated thermos bottles.

If I am catching a plane or train, I always pack a few non-perishable snacks. The Cocobiotics bar is my favourite – it’s filling enough to keep me satisfied and it gives me a shot of probiotics and vitamins at the same time. If you like ginger, the Gingerbiotic bar can help calm travel sickness too.

 

♥ Crystals

We love having that extra feeling of protection when travelling that crystals give us. I like amethyst for this purpose but tiger’s eye, moonstone and malachite can also be used. Find them here.

 

♥ Coconut Oil

Another essential item for its multiple uses is coconut oil. We use it for sunscreen, lip balm, moisturizer, sore throats, rashes and more. I like the little travel size coconut oil in a glass jar.

 

♥ Colloidal Silver

Colloidal Silver is basically pure microfine silver in deionized water. It is a great all-rounder for travelling as you can use it for purifying water, for cuts and grazes, sore throats and colds, gastro, sanitizing hands and more.

Use it with care, strictly according to directions and for short-term use only. A spray is a handy for travelling.

 

♥ Tea 

Not only so I can have a yummy organic tea (no Bushells thanks just the same!) but because they are therapeutic! I take chamomile tea to help me sleep in a new place (and it comes in handy for pink eye or tired eyes as well). Peppermint tea also gets packed as it’s a fabulous way to ease an upset tummy or a cold.

 

♥ Homeopathy

From tummy upsets to jetlag, homeopathy can help with so many things. The lovely people at Owen Homeopathics have a comprehensive list of homeopathic remedies to help with travel.

 

♥ Sunscreen and Insect Repellent

Both are essential for holidays! But these you could find a lot of toxins hiding in these two things. Luckily we have some great natural options available these days. See my bumper lists of Natural Sunscreen and Natural Insect Repellents for my recommended brands. Hot tip, we are loving Hello Sunshine!

 

♥ Travel Candle

Okay, not really an ‘essential’ but gorgeous nonetheless! A travel candle helps to make me feel at home, freshens up musty hotel rooms and gives a positive, calming energy. Check out these beautiful ones from Lemon Canary here (just make sure you choose the ‘Organic Range’ which uses 100% pure essential oils only).

 

I would love to know what your travel essentials are. What is a must-have in your suitcase?

 

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Comments

  1. Kirri White says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Ah I love holiday season and you have got me in the mood for some serious down time!
    Lip balm is my must have – I have a handmade grapefruit one at the moment. It doubles as a moisturizer and gives me a bit of a feel-good zing!

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      December 3, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Oooh that sounds nice! Do you have a recipe?

      Reply
  2. Amanda Corlis says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Great ideas! I love to take multi purpose products like a good all round balm that can be used for healing minor scrapes, burns, bites etc, essential oils and healthy snacks, natural bug repellant, wipes, and super greens for a nutritional boost!

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      December 3, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Do you have a favourite brand of balm you like Amanda?

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      • Amanda Corlis says

        December 3, 2014 at 9:56 pm

        I’ve tried a few good ones Sonia including Miessence, Indah Raw Assett, Vanessa Megan Baby Balm and at the moment I’m using ‘Little Bairn’ healing touch balm. A good balm has so many uses, moisturising dry skin, relieving skin conditions, cuts and minor burns as well insect bites etc & they even make a great lip balm. I never go anywhere without one!

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  3. Monique says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Great ideas! Now I just need a holiday to use them on! x

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      December 3, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      Do it lovely! You deserve a break!

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  4. Lou says

    December 4, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    Always drink LOTS of coconut water before, during and after travelling on a plane….. I swear by the Travel Essence from the Aussie Bush Flowers too….. peppermint oil into my temples when getting fatigued!

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      December 4, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      great tips Lou!

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  5. Ellie says

    April 7, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    Beautiful list, I’ve never seen that bush flower essence it sounds delightful!

    Coconut water is always a good one especially on a long trip.

    And I agree with Amanda, I always have my favourite all natural bug repellant when we’re camping or walking or picnicin’ 🙂

    xx

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      April 7, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      I absolutely love bushflower essences! Great tip – love coconut water.

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