Your Guide To Stress-Free Air Travel

The trick to stress-free air travel is to be able to roll with the punches. The trick to being able to roll with the punches when flying is a well packed carry on! 
Please keep in mind that each item listed is only used to represent ideas. It is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

COZINESS

• A large, soft blanket scarf  – this will never change, as it is one of the most versatile and useful things to bring with you.
• Warm socks - there is no worse feeling than cold feet.

• Headphones – yes, they count as a coziness item, because they can shut out screaming children or otherwise loud people and not to mention to listen to the in-flight entertainment.
• Sunglasses – not exactly for coziness, but more for getting off the plane and hiding those tired eyes or if the sun is way stronger in your destination than it was at home.
• Entertainment -  including things that don’t require batteries or have an off/on switch. You never know when you’ll be stuck on the ground without anywhere to plug your computer or smart phone in. Bring an old fashion book and/or crossword puzzles. (don’t forget a pen and the charger cords)
• Snacks - Lots of things that don’t require refrigeration like nuts, granola bars, or trail mix. Skip the junk food, it will only deplete your energy and make you more tired and stressed.

HEALTH & HYGIENE

• Disinfectant Gel  – we love Satsuma hand cleanse gel from The Body Shop.
• Baby Wipes – a shower in the pocket, well nearly – but it’s incredibly easy to at least quickly wipe down your face and the crucial areas for not being a smelly person.
• Empty Reusable Water Bottle – fill it up with drinking water after security and you’re good to go!

• Chewing gum - great for take-off and landing. Helps with the change in pressure. Our favourite product is Bach Rescue Chewing Gum. This product is amazing especially for nervous flyers.
• A small First aid kit with band aids, ointment, aspirin, nasal spray, tissues and an anti-diarrhea medicine.

SKINCARE & BEAUTY

• Egyptian Magic – the ultimate all purpose cream: put it on your hands, your hair, put it wherever your skin feels dry! 
• Lipbalm – even though we could put the Egyptian Magic on the lips as well, we prefer not to touch our lips on the plane if possible. Product we love: EOS in Coconut Milk.
• Perfume – because…ummm…smelling nice after a long day or night on a plane helps a lot in terms of how fresh you actually feel. Scent we love: White Musk Eau De Toilette from The Body Shop.

We also recommend putting a fresh shirt, comfy pants and panties in your carry on as well, because you never know whether your luggage arrives with you. 
Aside from all the goodies, this month we asked Gareth Nock, Toronto based fitness guru, to show us the best In-Flight Exercise to help you stay active and relaxed as possible. 

xo, Casa Lovina