These are our favorite, tried-and-true travel gear and home life items that have stood the test of time. With 8 people in our home or when we travel, we try to only purchase items that are really worth their cost (and their travel weight). I hope this helps you, too!

REI Anniversary Sale
REI’s biggest sale of the year is an amazing time to pick up some high quality gear at an affordable price. Below are some favorite items on big sale. Members can also use the code ANNIV2025 for 20% off a full-price item and an outlet item. (It’s only $30 for a lifetime membership, and you get lots of perks like this coupon. And right now, you get a $30 bonus card with a $50 purchase!)
- Smartwool everything – our very favorite base layers for the whole fam, excellent socks that last forever, and more
- ToughCutie – speaking of merino socks, we love these that are Black woman-owned and designed, and SO comfy and supportive
- Keen Newport H2 Sandals – we love these for our kids, toddlers, and even Dan. We use them all summer long for every activity from hiking to beach to pool and more.
- Keen hiking boots – we love their waterproof hiking boots for all our kids
- The best kids hiking backpack that we also love for travel (and the smaller size is great for younger kids). We also use this kids hiking backpack regularly.
- The women’s hiking backpack I love
- Don’t forget waterproof covers for all your packs!
- And this duffel that packs down flat and has been great for bringing home souvenirs
- Grab some of these expandable packing cubes, too – a travel must!
- These hiking poles that work for me and the kids
- This GPS device has absolutely saved us!
- Our favorite wool socks, merino tops and quarter zips
- Rumpl blankets are the absolute best!
- It’s well worth getting this structured child carrier on sale – we’ve used ours tons
- Rain gear – these jackets and pants have kept our family dry for years
I’ve also shared lots of other favorites in the below blog posts.
- Favorite Clothing and Gear Staples
- Kids hiking gear
- Summer travel essentials
- Hiking Gear for Moms
- Camping Essentials with Kids
- Kids Hiking Pack Checklist

Dime Clean Skincare – 30% off sitewide
My beloved Dime clean skincare is a huge 30% off for Memorial Day with the code LOCALPASSPORTFAMILY. I especially love the blue facial oil – it keeps my skin super clear and moisturized, especially when traveling. I also really love the dewy day cream, and my teens love the jelly cleanser. I stocked up on my favorite items that I mix in with my favorite Crude Oil cleanser (LOCALPASSPORTFAMILY will get you 20% off there).

Biossance Skincare – 25% off sitewide
I also super love Biossance clean skincare. I always use a mix of these items and my Dime favorites. Here are some of my faves:
- Squalane + vitamin C rose oil (soooo many of you have tried and loved this)
- Resurfacing night serum
- Moisturizer (really moisturizing for dry skin)
J. Crew Factory – Up to 70% Off Sitewide
I’ve found so many smoking deals at the J. Crew Factory site! Some of my favorite tops are from there. I got a very similar top to this last year and have worn it tons and tons. I’m purchasing this and this for summer!

30%-40% Off Target Clothing & Swimwear
Target is having a huge sale on clothing & swimwear for the whole fam. Perfect time to get these summer items if you’re looking.
Babe Lash Brow & Lash Serum – up to 50% off PLUS Code PREETHI15 Stacks
My very favorite brow & lash serums (that saved my eyelashes after they started falling out after having baby S) is on super sale and my code PREETHI15 stacks!

Rumpl Outdoor Blankets & Mats – 25% Off Select Items
We adore our Rumpl puffy blanket – it’s warm and super easy to clean for taking outside, and packs down small. I perhaps love the Everywhere Mat even more – folds down super small, waterproof underside, a cinch to clean. Perfect for summer adventures.

Get Healthy U – One Year of Workout Classes for $0.50
I’ve been using these workout videos for years and I love how easy it is. You can filter by type of workout or length and it’s just so simple to have an easy option at home. It is absolutely WILD that you can get a year of access to classes for only 50 cents. It’ll initially show the $0.75 summer promo, but a pop up should come up a few seconds in that gives it to you for only $0.50.
You can also turn off auto renew with just a few clicks (click on your initials in the top right, then on membership and it’ll show the option to not auto renew)! Seriously no catch and it’s awesome.
Boden – 25% off sitewide with code 7N7G
I love the Boden style both for me and for my girls but it’s a bit pricey normally. But they currently have some huge discounts. All my favorite dresses are from here! I got this one a few months ago and have worn it nonstop – it’s been my go-to for several trips, too, because it’s super comfy and cute but also modest for churches and other religious sites. (I also love that Boden has tall and petite sizes – I have a really short torso so always need petite dresses!)

Brooklinen – 25% Off Sitewide
Brooklinen makes our favorite sheets/duvet sets. Dan and I have these on our bed and they’re truly the best sheets we’ve ever used (and we’ve tried quite a few). They’re super well made and high end without being astronomically priced, and I love the story of how this husband-and-wife team got their business started.

Guardian Bikes
The Guardian bikes are our very favorite ones for kids. They are truly unmatched when it comes to safety and durability, and have the best customer service, too. More about why we love them here.
These bikes almost never go on sale, but they’re currently up to 33% off!

Beddy’s Zip Up Bedding
I’ve talked many times before about how much we love our Beddy’s zip up bedding. I will honestly never again do bunk beds without these – they make life so much easier. I also really love them on mine and Dan’s bed in the back of the RV so they don’t slide around and make a small space look neat and tidy.
They’re having a sale of buy one, get one 50% off for Memorial Day so it’s a great time to purchase if you’ve been considering them.

25% off Madewell!
My fave denim, forever and always.

Hanna Andersson 50% Off!!
We adore these jammies and swimsuits and they’re the only ones that have lasted through SIX KIDS.
Gabb Phone & Watch
We really love the Gabb phone and watches to be in touch with our kids when necessary and helpful, but while not providing them a bunch of access they don’t need. These devices allow our kiddos to call and text, but don’t allow images, Internet, etc. (More about our experience with the Gabb devices here.)
Code PASSPORT should automatically be applied.

Sunski – Sustainable, Outdoor Adventure Sunglasses – 25% Off Select Items
I got a pair of Sunski sunglasses last year and have loved them. I have a fairly narrow face and have never in my life been able to find sunglasses that don’t slide off my face constantly.

One Year of Craft Classes for $1.49
We’ve had a Craftsy subscription for about 3 years and it’s so awesome. There are soooo many different options for online classes for adults & kids – drawing, painting, sewing, cake decorating, paper airplane making, yoga, and so much more. I love having this in my pocket for school holidays or rainy days. Definitely worth less than a dollar to have the option!
H&M – up to 50% off
H&M is my go-to for my kids’ clothes. The Euro cuts work much better on my narrow kiddos, and I like that they have a “conscious” line, as well, and have times when you can bring old clothes to recycle. They rarely have sitewide sales, so it’s a great time to pick up summer essentials or to get ready for fall and school clothes.
Backcountry
Backcountry is doing a big sale with tons of outdoor gear items included. It’s a great time to look for items for summer season or thinking ahead to cold weather. Get up to 30% off plus an extra 20% off sale items!
Hanna Andersson – up to 50% off Sitewide
This is one of the best sales of the year from Hanna. Tons of really quality clothing at huge discounts.

Old Navy – Sale Up to 50% Off
Old Navy is having one of their biggest sales of the year. So many huge deals on clothing, swimsuits, pajamas, and more for everyone in the family.
Rifle Paper Company – 25% Off Sitewide
I looove all the Rifle Paper Company prints and they’re having a sale on the whole site of 25% off, including an extra 25% off the sale items. Here are some favorites:
- We adore this peacock wallpaper in our primary bathroom
- Beautiful mug
- Knotted headband
- Pretty dish towels
- Marigold art print
Tubby Todd Bath & Skincare – 20% Off Sitewide
Our favorite bath and skincare items are on sale! They are our favorites because they are super gentle (even safe for teeny babies), have clean ingredients, and smell amazing. They only have sitewide sales a couple times a year so that’s always when I stock up. Here are some of our favorites:
- Our very favorite sunscreen (that they also have in a mist form)
- Sun stick (great for faces)
- Hair & body wash
- Everyday lotion
- All over ointment
OTHER STORES:
A bunch of other places are having great sales. I’m including my affiliate link to each store below. That means that if you make a purchase after clicking any of the links on this post (even if you purchase something on a site to which I did not directly link), I’ll earn a small commission. This does not change your price.
I never want to encourage you to make purchases you don’t need/want, but am very grateful when you use my links for purchases you’re already making. I hope this is helpful in sharing some of our favorites that are genuinely useful to our family, and hope they’re helpful to you, too!
- ​​Hey June​ (my very favorite earrings that are super lightweight, comfy, and that I always wear for travel – Code PREETHI)
- ​Walmart​
- ​Madewell​
- ​Flytographer​
- Here are links to some of our favorite partners, many of whom are having sales this weekend – thank you so much for shopping through my links and supporting my small business even when purchasing from big businesses!
- ​​Amazon​​
- ​​REI​​
- ​​Target​​
- ​​Booking​​
- ​​​VRBO​​
- ​​Expedia​​
- ​​Hey June​ (my very favorite earrings that are super lightweight, comfy, and that I always wear for travel – Code PREETHI)
- ​​Walmart​​
- ​​Viator​​
- ​​Get Your Guide​
- ​Rifle Paper Company​ – 25% off sitewide​
- ​​Geometry towels
- ​​Madewell​
- ​​Old Navy​​
- ​​Beddy’s Zip Bedding​​
- ​​Crude oil cleanser​ (code LOCALPASSPORTFAMILY)
- ​​Flytographer​
- ​Hanna Andersson​​
- ​​Guardian Bikes​​
- ​​Dime clean skincare​ (I love the blue facial oil, code LOCALPASSPORTFAMILY)
- ​​Babe Lash​ (I love the eyelash & eyebrow serums, code PREETHI15)