Finally Friday: Evatex Packing Cubes
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I don’t know how traveling with kids is for YOU guys, but for us, the packing equation has totally changed… because my toddler gets the majority of the space! We bring: all of his outfits (I like to travel with at least 3-4 complete outfits, no matter how short the trip, in case of messy eating/play, or of course, bathroom accidents) … his teddy… his blanket… it’s kind of ridiculous. These packing cubes look like they would at LEAST help us keep our stuff separate and well defined. I like the variety of colors offered, and the deep discount: they were $89, but are now marked to $25 (and eligible for Prime). Evatex Packing Cubes
Psst — I’ve mentioned that I draw what I want to pack before, but I swear by it now that I’m usually the one packing for the entire family.
Sales of note for 2/14/25 (Happy Valentine’s Day!):
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase — and extra 60% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + 15% off (readers love their suiting as well as their silky shirts like this one)
- Boden – 15% off new season styles
- Eloquii – 300+ styles $25 and up
- J.Crew – 40% of your purchase – prices as marked
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off entire site and storewide + extra 50% off clearance
- Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Flash sale ending soon – markdowns starting from $15, extra 70% off all other markdowns (final sale)
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
I used to use Ziplocs, but I had trouble getting them well-compressed and sometimes the zipper closure would break. So I bought some lightweight packing cubes and they are great. On a recent trip, I used one for cold weather gear for me and kids (hats/gloves/etc.), one for kid underwear & socks, one for my underwear and socks. They are also fantastic for compressing winter coats so they fit in a carry-on. My husband thinks I’m crazy but it really helps me find things more quickly. Great recommendation!
What do people do with the car seat when they aren’t taking it on the plane (because they didn’t get an extra seat for baby)? We’re planning to check our convertible with our luggage, but I’m worried that it will get damaged. Any recommendations for a car seat travel bag? Or is it better just to rent a car seat from the rental car company?
I am roughly 7.5 weeks pregnant. Today is casual day at work and I had no jeans that fit — mostly due to belly bloat (this is kid #3). Even my jeans a few sizes up were no good. So I’m wearing maternity jeans and just feel totally down in the dumps about it! It seems way too early for that. Also, they’re not suuuuper secure so that’s stressing me out too.
/end vent/
I swear by ziplocs when packing the kids clothes. Put each outfit, with all its accessories, into a ziploc, push out as much air as possible, put in suitcase. Then I can just toss a ziploc to the kids in the morning, and the big ones can dress themselves. Eliminates digging through bags for small socks and accessories. I can throw an extra ziploc per child in our backpack/stroller/whatever we are going through the day with, and we are good to go. And we also have ziplocs available for all the dirty clothes, crap my kids want to drag home from the beach, etc.
I do use packing cubes for my stuff, and I could see the packing cubes being useful to corral and further compress my ziplocs.
I have the Rick Steves version as well as one from ebags. I mix and match them. These things are lifesavers when traveling with my kids (they’re 5). This is how I organize my packing.