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Packing for an Epic Road Trip

By Holly 67 Comments

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Packing for an Epic Road Trip

We’ve been having a great season with our RV touring through Alberta and British Columbia. Since we were having such a rocking time, we decided to take on our next challenge – a 7,800+ km road trip. We are travelling from our current home in Alberta back to Ontario to visit our newest Inspired Kid – Little J, and attend my brother’s wedding.

You may think we’re crazy. We may well be to undertake such a journey with 2 kids and a border collie in tow.

For me, this is such a throwback to days of old. Doug and I used to take road trips all the time – camping at Turkey Point, a hike in Algonquin, or just something to do. We would throw all camping gear in the trunk and just take off.

These days, each item that is currently packed has been carefully selected to ensure the most optimum weight in the trailer. There certainly isn’t any extra room (or weight) to add anything that isn’t an essential. 

One Ply, No Thanks

When we first started RVing, I was completely horrified with the bathroom tissue suggested. On display at our RV dealer was this sad one-ply “perfect for breaking down” in your holding tank. Perfect for the holding tank, sure, but would it be good for delicate areas and small bums? I wasn’t so sure. This launched my search for a better way!

LetsTalkBum Cottonelle Wet and Dry Routine

Cottonelle Wet & Dry Routine

We’ve been trying out the Cottonelle Wet & Dry Routine for the past two weeks. It has been an eye opening experience. Using many diaper wipes between the small people in my house, using a FreshCare flushable wipe makes sense. The small travel “to-go” packages are excellent to tuck in your purse just in case. With one preschooler and a toddler, you never quite know what pinch you might find yourself in to. I had several situations in and outside the home where I was able to employ a little FreshCare flusable cleansing cloth action and save the day. 

The flushable cleansing cloths are also septic safe. This typically means they are safe for the RV holding tank also. It is best to always test your wipe or toilet paper when in doubt! We were a little cynical, and also have had a recent sewer debacle are our house, so we put the toilet paper and FreshCare wipes to the test in a bowl of water. We found they did break down quickly, as advertised. The only thing left to do was to load them in our laundry basket and into the RV for happy trails.

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We’re also giving away another Cottonelle Wet & Dry Prize Package (valued at $50) to one of our lucky readers, it includes:

  • Cottonelle Ultra Care toilet paper pack
  • Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper pack
  • Cottonelle FreshCare Flushable Cleansing Cloths X2
  • Cottonelle UltraCare Flushable Cleansing Cloths
  • Cottonelle FreshCare Flushable Cleansing Cloths To Go Pack

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Holly
Holly

a passionate recreation coordinator by day, crazy farm mama of two by night. i live outdoors: growing my own food, camping and hiking with my border collie with two active kids in tow. when I’m not writing, I’m experimenting with recipes, and crafts – or anything else that might keep the monkeys entertained.

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  1. Anne Taylor says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I have used Cottonelle products before!

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  2. Dreena says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    No, I’ve not used them yet.
    Cheers.

    Reply
  3. ivy pluchinsky says

    September 10, 2014 at 10:37 am

    yes i have tried them before, i like them

    Reply
  4. Glogirl says

    September 12, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    I have used Cottonelle products before.

    Reply
  5. Belinda McNabb says

    September 12, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Yes I have used cottenelle products

    Reply
  6. Brenda Penton says

    September 12, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    Yes, I have used the products before

    Reply
  7. Karla Sceviour says

    September 12, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    yes,I have used Cottonelle before.)

    Reply
  8. Tammy Dalley says

    September 12, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    I have and i love cottonelle products

    Reply
  9. Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo says

    September 12, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    I have. I do. I will continue to. I can’t believe that I didn’t use wipes for all those years…

    Besos, Sarah
    Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo

    Reply
  10. Doris H. says

    September 12, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Yes, I use Cottonelle…it’s my go-to brand!

    Reply
  11. Jonnie says

    September 12, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    We use Cottonelle wipes regularly but typically use a different brand of TP

    Reply
  12. Amy C says

    September 12, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    Yes, we have used them before.

    Reply
  13. Josh S says

    September 13, 2014 at 12:00 am

    I have used Cottonelle toilet paper before.

    Reply
  14. Piroska says

    September 13, 2014 at 12:16 am

    I’ve used Cottonelle toilet paper.

    Reply
  15. ellen beck says

    September 13, 2014 at 1:20 am

    Yes we have used Cottenlle toilet paper before but none of the other products.

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  16. cole says

    September 13, 2014 at 1:36 am

    I’ve used them but i don’t always

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  17. Amy Heffernan says

    September 13, 2014 at 6:34 am

    No we have never!!

    Reply
  18. Julie / @Flip_4 says

    September 13, 2014 at 6:36 am

    I have used it before. It’s actually my fave brand!!

    Reply
  19. latanya says

    September 13, 2014 at 7:06 am

    Yes, I have used their products

    Reply
  20. LILLIAN BROWN says

    September 13, 2014 at 8:54 am

    Yes, I have used the products before

    Reply
  21. Courtney says

    September 13, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Yes, we love the toilet paper

    Reply
  22. Bailey Dexter says

    September 13, 2014 at 9:47 am

    So far my family has only use the Cottonelle toilet paper, but would love to try other products from the brand!

    Reply
  23. Andrea Amy says

    September 13, 2014 at 11:38 am

    yes, cottonelle is one of two brands that i buy regularly 🙂

    Reply
  24. Juliee Fitze says

    September 13, 2014 at 11:40 am

    yES i HAVE USED COTTONELLE BEFORE.

    Reply
  25. Leslie says

    September 13, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    I haven’t used cottenelle before

    Reply
  26. Jenny says

    September 13, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    yes i have

    Reply
  27. Suzie M says

    September 13, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    I have use Cottenelle products

    Reply
  28. rachel jenkin s says

    September 13, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    no i have not 😀

    Reply
  29. Eldon says

    September 13, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Yes I have used it before

    Reply
  30. Anna Johnson says

    September 13, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    Yes, just the toilet tissue

    Reply
  31. Karry Knisley says

    September 13, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    I love cottonelle products. I have not tried the wipes yet

    Reply
  32. Selma says

    September 13, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    Nope, would love to though!

    Reply
  33. Roz says

    September 13, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    I use Cottenelle toilet paper.

    Reply
  34. BB says

    September 13, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    I only use Cottonelle products

    Reply
  35. Toby says

    September 13, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Absolutely, great products!

    Reply
  36. Erika Letson says

    September 13, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    Yes I have and it’s my family’s preferred brand!

    Reply
  37. lori b says

    September 13, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    yes I have used them before

    Reply
  38. Judy Cowan says

    September 13, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    Yes we use it all the time.

    Reply
  39. Monique L.S. says

    September 13, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    Yes, I have used Cottonelle before.

    Reply
  40. robyn bellefleur says

    September 13, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    yes, I have and I love their toilet paper.

    Reply
  41. David says

    September 13, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    I have used Cottonelle products before.

    Reply
  42. Fiona says

    September 13, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    I find Cottenelle expensive!

    Reply
  43. April says

    September 14, 2014 at 12:55 am

    I have tried Cottonelle toilet paper only.

    Reply
  44. heidi c. says

    September 14, 2014 at 2:46 am

    Yes, I have use Cottonelle products before.

    Reply
  45. Lori Bazan says

    September 14, 2014 at 8:50 am

    I have used Cottonelle products and just bought 48 (24 double rolls) on sale yesterday for 9.99 at Walmart 🙂

    Reply
  46. jENN says

    September 14, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Yes, I have!

    Reply
  47. jeff cook says

    September 14, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    I have used both Cottonelle products in my home.

    Reply
  48. Gina Fleury says

    September 14, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    No I have not used Cottonelle yet

    Reply
  49. Christine M. says

    September 14, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    yes, I have! We also own a RV, good to know they are ok for RV tank, time to switch up our 1 ply for this 🙂

    Reply
  50. Wendy hutton says

    September 14, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    Yes I have used them before

    Reply
  51. Alicia P says

    September 14, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    It is our brand at home

    Reply
  52. Pam says

    September 15, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Yes Cottonnelle is one of our fave brands.

    Reply
  53. Jana L. says

    September 15, 2014 at 8:23 am

    Yes we have used Cottonelle before

    Reply
  54. nicolthepickle says

    September 15, 2014 at 8:59 am

    I use Cottonelle all the time.

    Reply
  55. Taylor Hawkins says

    September 15, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Yes, I have used Cottonelle products before

    Reply
  56. angela m says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:06 am

    Yes I have used Cottonelle products.

    Reply
  57. Tyson Y says

    September 15, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Yes i have!

    Reply
  58. martina says

    September 15, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Not recently

    Reply
  59. Cindy says

    September 16, 2014 at 10:51 am

    Yes, I always use Cottonelle products, they have the best toilet paper!

    Reply
  60. jessica c says

    September 16, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    I love Cottonelle toilet paper, no name brands don’t do a good job!

    Reply
  61. Yuen C says

    September 16, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Yes, I love Cottonelle products!

    Reply
  62. krystyl olson says

    September 16, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    YES! we typically buy off-brand TP, however one time cottonelle was on sale for cheaper than the off brand … we bought it and though it was a few dollars more expensive, we noticed it LASTS LONGER than they typical 24 roll pack we buy

    Reply
  63. Lisa Neutel says

    September 19, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    Yes I’m a big fan of cottonelle products

    Reply
  64. Lori Jackson says

    September 19, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    To be honest I havnt because I always buy Cashmere so I would love to try it!

    Reply
  65. Angela Mitchell says

    September 19, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    Yes, I’ve used Cottonelle products many times before.

    Reply

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