Small, but Packs a Punch: 5 Items You Won’t Want to Live Without

I’m the kind of girl that orders room service and gets excited when there’s the little bottle of Heinz ketchup on the platter. I was super excited when Coke reintroduced the mini cans, and am obsessed with travel sized products. Yes, I like miniature versions of the real thing, so it’s no surprise that these small items caught my eye. They may not be large in stature, but boy do they pack a punch.

Dropps Laundry Detergent

Dropps are pre-measured, dissolvable packets of laundry detergent. Similar to dish washing gel packs, all you have to do is take one out of the bag and throw it in the washing machine. Since they come in their tiny packaging, they don’t take much room in your laundry cabinet, and since there is no pouring, you won’t be doing any spilling. They’re also HE compatible, biodegradable, phosphate-free, chlorine-free, NPE-free and safe for septic tanks. Available in three varieties: fresh scent, scent + dye free and baby. Dropps Laundry Detergent, $6.47. Click here to buy.

Diaper Buds

I sat next to the creators of Diaper Buds last year while attending ABC. Before arriving at ABC, I had just gone on a family trip where I took an extra suitcase just to fit the diapers. How I wish I had known about these before my trip. You know those “magic washcloths” that are vacuum sealed into teensy weenie packages? That’s what these guys do to diapers. When you peel down the easy-open package, the diaper “blooms” into a full-sized diaper. So when you are out and about, your diaper can fit into your pocket. Genius! Diaper Buds, prices vary. Click here to buy.

Susan’s Soaps and More Shampoo Bar

I am new to using a shampoo bar, and I don’t know why I didn’t experiment with them earlier. One bar (the size of a small bar of soap) packs an entire bottle of shampoo into it, saving you shelf space and plastic to recycle. To go one step further, you could use the bar on your body, thus not needing extra soap, saving you even more space. This one lathers nicely and smells yummy. Susan’s Soaps and More Shampoo Bar, $6.50. Click here to order.

Wysi Wipe

Another find from ABC, the quarter sized package unfolds to a generous wipe when water is added. Like the Diaper Buds, perfect for traveling or stashing in your purse. Diaper bag be gone! Wysi Wipe, prices vary. Click here to order.

Sun-Maid Yogurt Covered Raisins Mini-Snacks

These raisins were sent to me to try, and my goodness were the kids excited! One tiny (half ounce) mini box of yogurt raisins is a perfect snack–it fills you up, plus the yogurt coating satisfies that sweet craving. They’re so yummy, I can’t seem to keep them stocked in my pantry. Sun-Maid Yogurt Raisins, prices vary. Available at your local grocery store.

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