Simple car hacks, tricks and tips
Here are some simple car hacks, tricks and tips to keep you organized while you’re out and about!
1. Stamps
Keeping stamps in the glove compartment means you’re always ready to post!
2. Silicone Cake Liners
These little gems are perfect for lining your cup holders so they don’t get filled with dirt and grime.
3. Gift Wrap
This is great for busy moms. If you have room, keep some unisex gift wrap, sticky tape and scissors in the trunk to help keep you organized for unexpected (or forgotten) birthdays.
4. Baby Wipes
Long gone are the days that my children need baby wipes. I now use these handy little gems for cleaning up any car messes and spills or dirty faces and sticky hands.
5. Travel Blanket
A small blanket in the back of the car can be invaluable. Mine has has helped me cover dirty bike wheels, wet clothes and muddy shoes.
6. Bandaids
Whether it’s for real use or to just make a little person feel better, bandaids take up little room in the glove box and come in handy during a mini or major crisis.
7. Hand Cream
The car is a perfect place for applying non-greasy hand cream when stuck in traffic or waiting to pick-up someone up.
8. Tissues
A-Choo! Slip a soft pack of tissues into the seat behind the driver or passenger for easy access.
What’s your best car hack, trick or tip?
Windshield defroster liquid in a spray bottle to spray on icy windows or windshield. Cuts way back on scraping ice in the morning or when getting off work late in the snow. Also a squeegee is handy for removing morning mist that isn’t frozen.
I keep a small plastic tote in the car containing: granola bars, scarves, mittens, duct tape, first aid, light jacket for the colder restaurants, lacrosse ball (they seems to disappear), extra business cards (networking always), sharpie. I also have an under the floor storage area for an umbrella, first aid kit, canvas shopping bags, sunscreen and bug spray. We also keep throw blankets for chilly evenings at outdoor lax games. I’m always prepared for the unexpected! The spring is almost here to stay so I’ll be changing out items in the tote.
Umbrella and hat is in the boot always in case.
Shopping bags in the boot – so I never forget them at the supermarket! A little spare change (kept unseen) for paying for parking in those car parks that still don’t use apps! A spare pair of flat shoes for those homebound evenings when you realise those ‘pretty but impractical’ shoes were built for sitting in but not standing or walking! A comfy cardigan to keep me warm when wearing my suits for work as I can’t drive in the jackets! All kept in a little basket in the boot!