Car Essentials kit!

It’s very handy to have some essentials in the car just in case. I always have 2-3 pocket packs of tissues in the car, 1 pack of wet wipes, hand sanitiser, plasters (Band-Aids) because you never know when someone in your car needs a wet wipe or a tissue or when your kids suddenly discover a paper cut and they need a plaster like its an “emergency”, its always really convenient to have a few spare in the car, especially if you have kids.

It’s also a good idea to have a tub of hand cream in the car along with some lip balm. The number one thing that I must have in my car essentials kit is lip balm, because I always have dry lips and I will always use it.  It is also really practical to have some period pads in the car along with some painkillers. I also like to have a small perfume in the kit, as well as make up wipes for emergency mascara issues or smudged eyeliner problems. I also like to keep a small mascara in the car to help fix the mascara issues.

In my little kit of essentials I always have some money because sometimes in the mornings when I take my son to school I often leave my bag at home and spare change is always beneficial.  I also have 2 USB phone cables in case my phone runs out of charge, a notebook and pen is also good to have in the car along with 2 pairs of cheap sunglasses. The sunglasses are really useful in the UK because if you leave in the morning and its really gloomy, by midday the sun could be shining and you will be in need of sunglasses.  Hair bands and dental floss are also handy to have in the kit. 

I keep all this in a small cosmetics bag which fits perfectly in my glove compartment plus I always have an umbrella in the door compartment because its one of the most essential items you need when living in the UK. In my boot I  have a few bottles of water, a first aid kit, some snacks, a warm blanket and a scarf too. Bottles of water and snacks are a must have in the car because if you ever get stuck in traffic you will always have access to a necessity. 

All of these items that are mini versions or travel-kit size are available at supermarkets and pharmacies as well.