What 'little extra' do you always take on holiday?

Eenymeeny

I always pack a thinnish fleece throw in the side of our suitcase so that it's easily accessible. It has been handy so many times. Airport delays, wrap for poorly child, extra layer in rented cottage without enough bedding, cover for car seat while transporting sickly child (!) Handy over shoulders for cool nights while watching telly in poorly heated holiday accommodation, or even on the beach! Absolutely loads of uses. They wash and dry easily and even give your case contents a bit of protection!
I wondered if anyone else had some tips for things to pack that you find really useful and possibly money saving on holiday?

Essex-girl_2

Not actually money saving but I do take my own toilet roll :rotfl: can't abide cheap nasty toilet roll.

blossomhill_2

a citronella candle - great for first night on patio in Greece to tide us over until we have got our anti-mosquito lotion and bug blitzers routine sorted out

lostinrates

I wear apashmina in most months and a large silk scarf in very hot ones for the same reasons as op, but no children, just me and dh.

Things i do differently...baby or facial wipes are packed, which i never use at home,ifind them useful in transit. Also, patty liners. I don'tknow why but they make me feel fresher while travelling.

Otherwise i take as little as i can which is hard for me, and make sure everythi goes in hand luggage including a bag to come bag in the hold(although sometim es i buy cheap suitcases overseas for this purpose) to fill with goodies for my storecupboards or things i buy while away.

building_with_lego

Lavender oil- great for sunburn, prickly heat, as an insect repellant, small cuts and insect bites, gets the children to sleep....

mrs_motivated

Plasters, needle and cotton. I have never used them as my kids always point out, but they live in my suitcase pocket. Just in case!;)

I_wanna_live_for_free

Toilet roll, wipes and tampons. Paracetamol, throat sweets and tissues.
Eyedrops (OH & daughter seem to get an eye irritation with any change of scenery) pack of playing cards, notebook and pen.
Citronella candle and a lighter. Any wonder that my handbag is always stuffed? I usually wear a pashmina too.

Miss_Havisham

a torch - I had a nasty experience once of a hotel evacuating us in the middle of the night after a fire in the control room which killed all the electrics. going down the stairwell in pitch darkness was scarey. Ever since I've always taken a small Maglite.

Possession

If going for more than a few days I take a little first aid kit. I also stick in one of those little LED torches but it must be said I haven't flown for a few years, might be different if I had limited luggage allowance.

zzzLazyDaisy

Portable suitcase scales. They saved me a fortune over the years.

whiteguineapig

thermal vest