11 Products To Help Traveling Moms Improve Their Next Trip
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If you are searching for the perfect Mother's Day for frequent-traveling moms, these ideas might help spark some interest. Every traveler has their own routines and needs. But with an ever-evolving list of travel products out there, there are still options that may surprise the road warriors in your life. These suggestions can ease stress and improve the journey for the moms you love.
There are plenty of carry-on bags on the market, and some are lighter than others. Especially when traveling on certain airlines overseas that weigh the bags you bring, the brand you bring can make a difference.
Travel expert Samantha Brown suggests writing everything down that you plan to do on your trip. This helps you to be able to only pack what you need and travel lighter with just a carry-on.
AIRS luggage collection is stylish, lightweight and designed to be different.
AIRS Luggage
Some popular carry-on bag examples include the hard-shelled Airs bags that pack a lot more than just clothes, but also plenty of personality. When buying the bag, a short questionnaire helps decide which fits your needs. They come in different color combinations that give a bold energy with different hues for the bag and the wheels. The bags, in both carry-on and larger sizes, feature compression straps to allow you to pack more, including in easy-access pockets, and a TSA-approved combination lock.
AWAY bags have a lifetime guarantee.
AWAY
A perennially popular bag is the carry-on collection from Away. The expandable carry-on bag has a zipper that gives the bag an extra 2.25 inches for those extra purchases when away. It still fits into most domestic airline carry-on sizers. It also comes with a travel laundry bag to separate gifts from dirty laundry. The hard polycarbonate shell is sturdy, and Away has a lifetime guarantee to repair the bag's wheels or zipper, among other things, if it breaks.
Travel diets are often different from home routines, and moms can suffer energy or clarity loss when lacking certain vitamins. That's why supplements that are easy to pack and are eligible to cross borders can be a great gift.
These supplements are convenient to put into a purse or carry-on bag.
TRU Niagen
Tru Niagen supplements, once exclusive to athletes, can boost the body's nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) levels designed for healthier immune systems and cell support. Radiant skin, especially after frequent flying, is important for many travelers, and NAD+ also plays a factor in skin appearance and making cells more resilient to stress.
These supplements come in discounted bundle packs.
ActivatedYou
Another popular option is the wide variety of supplements from ActivatedYou designed to combat various health concerns. This includes everything from immune boosters and probiotics to biocollagen blends and thyroid health. The brand also sells complementary bundles that help support things like weight loss or better skin care, all of which are important for the road warrior. All of its products come in TSA-friendly spray bottles or in capsule or powder form.
These ear buds fit snugly into the ear to avoid falling out when on the go.
Panasonic
And if it's meditating with an app, listening to your favorite podcast or working out to music, the Panasonic AZ100 Wireless Earbuds are great for use on the plane or on a morning jog. With no messy cord to worry about, these high-tech in-ear headphones have an adaptive noise canceling feature and voice focus powered by artificial intelligence. They come in a sleek black or silver color and have a case that slides into a pocket or purse. According to Timothy Beck Worth of Mashable, 'this pair brings HiFi sounds to the masses.'
If someone locates your item, they can scan the QR code to notify you.
Knog's
Apple Air Tags are great, but they rely on other Apple devices being in the vicinity to ping off of and deliver its location. Knog's Scout Travel device has a compact tracker and digital ID to deliver its location and is integrated into the Find My app. It also has a motion-sensitive alarm that gives real-time location tracking. By attaching it to your luggage handle, it acts as a visible theft deterrent and has a built-in QR code to help track a lost item once found.
Julia Buckley reports for CNN that airlines may only have limited resources to help reunite you with a lost bag and suggests that passengers should take matters into their own hands with such tracking devices,
These hemp-derived CBD products use federally legal hemp flower in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill.
Nama
The trend to move away from stronger alcoholic drinks is only growing. In addition to mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, Nama has a line of low-CBD products that include gummies and drink powders that are easy to travel with and help moms to relax after a day of work. They include options for sound rest, light bliss or energy boosts. There are small powder packets, solo packs of low-dose gummies and TSA-friendly buzz drops to add to a non-alcoholic drink or even coffee. The starter pack even comes with an online drink recipe guide.
Travel+Leisure has reported on the growing trend of this being an anxiety-reducing product for frequent travelers. The article notes that it is important to research your destination first before traveling with them.
These adaptogen-fueled mocktails are the ideal non-alcoholic aperitif to relax.
De Soi
The non-alcoholic apéritif spritzers from De Soi are another option and come in a variety of mocktail flavors. What helps moms mellow out with these canned mocktails are the natural adaptogens like lion's mane and L-theanine in each one. They are light, effervescent and flavorful. While these are not something to slip into a carry-on (given TSA liquid rules), they are worth seeking out at your destination or when back home.
The Recess blends come in powder or liquid form.
Recess
And then there is Recess Mood, which comes as a sparkling water, but also in travel-friendly powder form to add to any beverage. With natural adaptogens and magnesium, this supplement or mocktail drink can help moms achieve a variety of different outcomes. The mood sampler pack includes recipes like magnesium L‑threonate for brain health, L-theanine for tension relief and ginseng for better focus.
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