Car Essentials Because We Want You to be Prepared

Someone stole our car! Let’s not talk about that part, it’s so sad. 😭 But now we get to stock a new one.

We take tons of road trips, so we keep a stock of essentials in our car at all times because we’re nothing if not overprepared. Plus, Ashley always says, “A car rides better when it’s clean.“

Here’s a list of our car must haves!

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Console Requirements

• Vitamin C tablets because we take extra when we’re out and about. It’s an immunity booster and we don’t like to be sick!
• Floss picks because you never want your road trip snacks to stick around in your teeth.
• Tissues because Magen cries a lot. (Seriously!)
• Advil & Excedrin. You’ll be glad to have it handy if you need it.
• Hand lotion, and be sure to use it. Nothing worse than dry uncomfortable hands while you drive. This is our favorite, but here is another great one.
• Stain remover pen because eating and driving sometimes has collateral damage.
• Lint roller so you always look good.
• Napkins. Self explanatory and a requirement.
• Small organizer pouches to put everything in so it isn’t a complete mess in the console. These are lifesavers.
• A console organizer is so helpful and useful so the most important items are on the top. This brand has several kinds for different car types.
• Charging cables.
• Big hand sanitizer sits in the cupholder, but we keep some small ones in the console.
• Lip balm.
• Mints– i’m so happy to have these after a meal when we have a long drive.
• Sanitizer wipes.

Other Equally Important Essentials

• Organizer! It’s a lifesaver for the trunk.
• Gloves– and not for warmth but to wear when you’re doing the dirty jobs like pumping gas or cleaning the bugs off your bumper.
• Disinfecting wipes. These also double as a cleaner if you have a spill, but they’re a must for disinfecting uses in case you drop your phone on the bathroom floor of a gas station. (🤢)
• Interior cleaner and protectant so your displays aren’t dusty.
• Bug remover. If you have driven in the south you know this is a lifesaver.
• Dash protectant and shine. We love a clean car, can you tell?
• If you have leather seats, this will save you some heartache if you have a spill.
• These are the only type of towels you should use for cleaning the interior, they’re the best!

Safety First!

• This small but heavy bat. It’s used for self defense and batting practice since it’s heavy, but the small size makes it easier to keep in the car.
• Emergency seat belt cutter and window breaker.
• First Aid Kit. I’ve needed and used one before and I was really glad to have it.

What did we miss? Anything else we should add?