Most airlines have a baggage requirement that each piece must weigh 50 pounds or less. For most people, I’m sure the stress comes with the return trip, hoping all their souvenirs can make it in their suitcases. Not for me.
My suitcase is always at least ten pounds lighter on the return trip than it is on the departure. Why, you may ask? Because I am a freak. I insist on bringing things that aren’t necessary, things that just take up space in my suitcase. Would you expect anything less?
I decided I was going to make goodie bags for each of my fellow vacationites. I got the idea from my mother. Typically I like to blame her for all of my issues, but this is something I can thank her for (Thanks Mom!). One of my best childhood memories was a trip to the Virgin Islands with my family. Before I was told about the trip, my mom decided to do something fun. Valentine’s day was coming, so she put together a great gift basket, filled with all kinds of vacation stuff (suits, beach toys, and most importantly: A (large) Troll wearing snorkel gear). This is how she told me about the trip, I still remember it to this day.
So in true “like-mother, like-daughter” fashion, here are some great goodie bag ideas for vacation!
Vacation Goodie Bag Ideas
Beach bag to hold everything!
The latest Bestsellers (“The Girl on the Train” was good!)
Magazines
Sunscreen/SPF Chapstick
Sunglasses
Treats!
Fun T-shirt / Bathing Suit
Pool floats / Beach Balls / Goggles
Fun drink straws / Fun themed drinking glass
Beer Koozies!
I think my gift bags went over pretty well, I’ll get around to posting some of the photos from the trip soon!
This is so cute! Such a generous gift! Magazines themselves are so expensive haha
Right?! Hahah! We are cheap! 🙂
My baby is an awesome person to vacation with!!!!
You, sir, can call me “Travel Liaison.” Thank you.
This is such a lovely idea!
Thank you!!!
This is such a cute idea, I love it! 🙂
Thanks!! I did too when I was a kid! 🙂
First of all, you have the sweetest ideas! I just love them! Like this is amazing! Can I travel with you?!? xox
Oh my gosh thank you!!!!! You can come on our next trip with us! 🙂
Wow! I love this post and your blog! Wonderful, keep posting. <3 <3
Thank you so much!!!! That’s so kind of you to say! 🙂
Such a fun gift! I love it! Makes trips even more fun and memorable.
Thank you!! I agree, and thankfully my husband enjoys it! 🙂
What a great idea! Super cute and useful
Thanks!!! Maybe I’ll make you one IF you ever come on vacation with me!
I am ready!! Well depending on where we vacation. Ha ha.
Get a passport already would you?!
i love this!
i have been known to pack entire suitcases just full of goodies for the people we visit and our kids!
seriously, the extra bag fee is sometimes worth it and cheaper than shipping!
I agree!!! I love bringing gifts with me everywhere! For Christmas we brought a lot of kids presents to Mexico for all the kiddos around where we were staying! So fun!!