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My absolute favorite way to spend time with my family is traveling. I was bitten with the traveling bug at an early age and have tried to ensure my children were exposed to traveling opportunities whenever possible, even if they weren’t thrilled. “You’ll thank me for this later!” I would say. When my husband worked out of town on business, we spent the summer traveling with him to different locales and exploring the city. The one downside to this was keeping up with active kids who seemed to have a boundless supply of energy. Me? Not so much. What’s my secret to keep up with the kids? I have 5-hour ENERGY® shots stashed away in my “On the go Summer Survival kit” I carry with me at all times. 5-hour ENERGY® shots are sugar, carb and herbal stimulant free with only four calories, so I don’t have to worry about those annoying energy crashes that used to plague me either, meaning I am not nodding off when the kids are playing and decide they want to try to catch a squirrel. Yes, that actually happened when my daughter was young! Thankfully, the squirrel got away.
If you are planning on frequent travel or just spend a lot of time in the car, an “on the go kit” can be a lifesaver. Make one of these to save last minute trips to the store in a strange area when traveling.
Here’s some essentials I am never without:
Hand Sanitizer—for the times the kids find something nasty to pick up and show me
Disinfecting wipes—For public bathrooms that are less than sanitary
Tissues—handy to wipe noses and spills
Headache medicine—because sometimes road trips can cause tension headaches!
Small First Aid Kit—for the times the kids fall from the playground equipment, or while hiking, or skin their knee at the pool, the list is endless
Sunscreen—because the kids never remember to pack this in their swim bag
Lip balm and cotton swaps
Allergy relief crème and medicine—because my kids and husband can find every type of stinging bug and insect imaginable
Energy Shots – for me to keep up with the rest of the family!
Snacks and drinks for the kids—because then I can cure hunger without having to stop for pricey fast food
I usually round out my kit with motion sickness medicine, stomach relief medicine and some antiseptic cream for cuts and bruises.
You can find 5-hour ENERGY® shots at Walgreens when you are picking up supplies for an on the go summer survival kit. #ThisIsMySecret way to survive the summer. I don’t mind using these, especially the Pink Lemonade flavor, because the 5-hour ENERGY® shots have about as much caffeine as one cup of premium gourmet coffee. That’s just enough to keep me alert and allow me to sleep later that night when it is actually time for bed! Do you have a secret way to survive during the summer?
What a great kit, this is stuff I make it a point to travel with always. So handy!
I have personally never had an energy shot before so I don’t know how I would react to it. You list of travel kit is great info and I am going to make a note of them.
I’ve been lacking in energy lately. Maybe it’s time I check this out! #client
I see these all the time but never tried them. Interesting . I am always lacking energy
I will have to give the 5 hour energy a try. I could certainly use some extra energy with all these kiddos in my life!
What a great travel kit! Perfect for summer!
Having a travel survival kit is definitely a must. This is especially true when traveling with children.
You made sure you packed the right essentials for that survival kit! 😉
We need this during our summer travels to try to stay away for the long drives!
I love 5-hour energy too! It is my go to for beach days and park days!
Traveling with children is always a fun challenge! Thanks for sharing your great travel kit to help make it a little easier. #client
That is a great summer survival kit! Plenty of handy items for sure!
Great ideas! It is good to have everything ready to go when you’re travelling too.
I need energy when I am traveling too. Even if all you are doing is sitting, for some reason traveling can be draining. I will have to try this Energy Shot and see how it works for me.
I’ve never had an Energy Shot. Other then that we have many of the same things for any outig, near home or vacation.
Hehe Pretty much everything except for the Energy Shots is what I carry with me when I’m away from the house for more than 3 hours lol
Those are pretty much the same items that I have in my go-to kit. I’ve never tried 5 hour energy. I’ve been nervous about energy shots, etc., but it’s good to know that these are only equivalent to a cup of coffee and you don’t get a sugar crash.
5 Hour Energy is a life saver for my husband and me. It is just what we need to keep going.
Sunscreen and water are my must haves during the summer. I like your kit as well. It is well equipped for the hotter outdoor months.
Great ideas!! I will use this as a guide for our boating kit!
Love the summer travel kits. I make up several at a time to throw in luggage and to have an extra one for more supplies when I use one up
yes, yes and yes – this is a must have for all summer activities. I’ve already learned you can’t carry too many bandaids!!
You’ve put together a great travel kit. I aways need headache relief when traveling, and a little boost of energy.
sunscreen and asprin are a must for any summer survival kit, and if you need the extra pep, the 5 hour energy will be great to add.
Great idea for a travel kit. This is especially wonderful when traveling with kids
These are such great travel essentials. Hand sanitizer and headache medication are so important to put in your travel kits!
That is a great travel survival kit! I always make sure we have a travel survival kit in the van; even for just short trips around town. I need to restock the snacks and I never though tot use a 5 hr energy in the kit. What a great idea!
I’ve always wanted to try one of those energy shots, but I’m scared I’ll crash terribly when it wears off!
I like putting survival kits together for summer travel. This sounds like a great addition.
This is a great idea! I need to make one of these asap!
What gorgeous photos! You should always have a survival kit on hand just in case.
This is a great idea (esp the energy shots!)
That’s a great travel kit. We are gearing up for a big road trip and can’t wait!!!
This is a cool idea. We need to put together a summer survival travel kit since we have an upcoming trip!
I need the 5 hour energy right now and some headache pills.I think your kit is a great idea.
Great idea for the kit, I haven’t tried the 5 hour energy but looks good!!
Great survival pack. I am going to need it in a couple weeks when we head out on our adventure.
I love 5 hour Energy. I have Lupus and for me it gives me a burst of clarity. What a gift! I can sit and write a blog post without my thoughts being scattered. A definite plus in my life. Definitely in my summer travel kit 🙂
I think I need a couple of these around the place – or at least the energy drinks could so with a pick me up right now 😉 x
My son uses those energy shots sometimes when he’s on a big studying binge. Thank goodness for bursts of energy like that!
I just made our summer travel kit and put it in my car yesterday. It includes different things, but same general idea.
You forgot earplugs!! That is about what my kit for traveling looks like minus the energy drink, it is always better to be prepared.
Hahahaha, earplugs would be so nice sometimes, wouldn’t they?
Hahahaha – I like how you have the headache relief pictured right up front! That is an awesome idea!