Traveling this summer? Here’s my Secret Companion

I am partnering with Cottonelle, but my love of Cottonelle Cleansing Cloths is all my own.
I have an embarrassing secret I usually do not talk about.  While pregnant with my second child, I developed kidney problems.  I’m talking the fun stuff– continuous infections, meds to prevent total kidney failure, the works.  Since that time, I’ve had problems.  Whenever we plan trips now, I spend a lot of time planning trips around which rest areas we should stop at along the way.  Ok, maybe the trip planning is not quite that bad, but almost.  I even have a humorous story about traveling and bathrooms.  Once when my oldest was in elementary school, I was taking the kids on a day trip.  My daughter’s BFF is so much a part of the family she is called “my spare daughter.” On this trip, she was tagging along as usual, when I had to stop to get gas.   Taylor popped up from the backseat and asked, “Why are we stopping, Miss Pam?” This was immediately followed by, “Oh, bathroom break.”  I didn’t have the heart to tell her we were only getting gas.

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Days at the Beach spent with my secret traveling companion

Needless to say, I’ve seen my share of bathrooms around the South and I have a pet peeve. No toilet paper in the restrooms. Yuck!  It’s even worse when you have a small child with you who has to “do their business” when you discover there is no toilet paper.  That’s why I now have a secret companion that follows me everywhere– Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths on-the-go packs.  I can stash these discreetly in my purse and whip them out whenever they are needed.  For camping, glamping or any other rustic activity, the cloths  can be paired with the Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper for an  unbeatable combination.   I also used to discreetly pack a roll of Cottonelle in our car for road trips.  The first time I did, Bryan laughed.  Then one of the kids experienced motion sickness in the backseat while we were stuck in rush hour traffic.  Let’s just say he was thankful for the roll of Cottonelle before the trip was over.

flushable cleansing cloths
My “secret” weapon

Now that I have shared my secret traveling companion, be sure to visit the Cottonelle site and learn all the facts. Clean Care

Do you have a secret traveling companion? What is your must have item to take on trips with you?

18 Comments

  1. Right now my secret companion is my pack of nursing pads. You never know when you have a leak!

  2. Such a great product to have in your bag and travel with. Many places dont have so better to carry your own.

  3. I am right there with you, I carry a secret stash, as well.. not only the wipes, but Hubby keeps a roll or two of TP in his luggage because he doesn’t like ‘off-brand’ LOL

  4. I always have them on me too! Especially for wiping down seats for little ones too.

  5. I love the Cottonelle wipes! They’re perfect when my oldest has an accident.

  6. I love Cottonelle Wipes to get my kid’s bums super clean. They are flushable too so that is a huge plus!

  7. I love the Cottonelle wipes. They make you feel fresh and clean.

  8. With littles, leaving home without wipes is a bad idea and these are great wipes for all of us!

  9. I totally carry the Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths with me everywhere. You just never know when you might need (or prefer) them, and they’re great for using with my daughter, too!

  10. Those sound great, perfect for on the go especially when you have kids!

  11. I love those travel packs! Definitely handy for on-the-go!!

  12. I was just in a public restroom the other day, where one stall had no lock on the door, and the other stall had NO toilet paper. I had to carry toilet paper from the stall without a lock on it, to the stall that had no toilet paper. Luckily I had noticed there was no toilet paper in there before I sat down and did my business. Those flushable wipes sure would come in handy at a time like that!

  13. I love these wipes! I use them everyday!

  14. That is a great secret weapon to have, especially on airplanes!

  15. Great idea. I hate when their is no toilet paper and I truly need to start carrying these. Thank you. You just made my life easier.

  16. Oh I absolutely HATE when you sit down to go to the bathroom only to realize there is no toilet paper in sight! I never really thought to carry anything with me but I’m going to have to start doing that!

  17. I always bring Cottonelle wipes with me for my boys when we travel. They are a real lifesaver!

  18. We do the same thing. I hate the toilet paper in hotels and resorts. We always pack our own. I started using wipes on myself shortly after my oldest was born. Makes a world of difference.