If You're Only Bringing A Carry-On On Vacation, You Should Pack These 24 Target Items
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Checking a bag in 2025 — I don't think so.
1. An expandable hard-shell carry-on suitcase with four spinner wheels and a built-in lock to bring your luggage firmly into adulthood with you. RIP, soccer camp duffel bag. You will not be forgotten.
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Promising review:"We have had two of these bags for the last 10 years. It's a great bag. Perfect as a carry-on and fits at least two weeks' worth of clothing in it. We are an airline family; therefore, we fly standby, so checking in bags gets tricky. My older son's bag is now showing some signs of wear. I have been looking at new bags, but I can't find anything that will accommodate as much as this one." — M
2. Or a wheeled carry-on duffel bag if you're not quite willing to give up that duffel life but are looking for a more practical option that's easier on the arms.
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Promising review:"I've used this duffel for dozens of trips over the last three years! I'm so happy with the quality of the bag. It's the perfect size to use as a flight carry-on, and the wheels make it much more convenient for traveling. The materials are nice, thick, and sturdy. It has held up well since I purchased it." — dlake
3. *OR* a duffel-adjacent weekender bag with a trolly sleeve to make it easy to carry along with a roller bag. Best of all it's small enough to count as a "personal item" on most planes, ensuring you have the perfect carry-on-only setup with as much room as possible.
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4. Some classic Apple EarPods that are minuscule to store when you're not using them, don't require charging, and don't break the bank. I'm a believer that these classics are underrated, especially when it comes to traveling light.
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5. A small bottle of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream so you can leave the enormous tub it usually comes in at home while still enjoying it's cult-status effectiveness. That's gonna be especially key after a long, drying flight!
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Promising review:"I have very dry ski,n and this cream is my holy grail. I put it on at night, and it's not sticky or greasy. It doesn't make my clothes feel like they're sticking to me, and it also hydrates my skin the whole next day. I haven't found any other cream that measures up to Cerave." — Target Shopper
6. A ruled hardcover Moleskine notebook to use as a travel journal. I love writing small daily entries whenever I'm on a trip but hate lugging around enormous journals. This one is slim, easy to carry, high-quality and is always in my carry-on.
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Promising review:"I've been looking for something to put all my writing in, and this book is awesome! The quality of the paper and the lines aren't that close, and it allows you so much room per page. Will buy again!" — Kimbe
7. A reliable external battery so you're never stuck without directions somewhere new. The amount of times an external battery has saved my tuchas is astonishing.
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Promising review:"It stalled me all day at an amusement park, and I could charge my phone and my mini fan to keep me cool. At the end of the day, it was at 60%, and I used it constantly for about 12 hours. Didn't overheat at all, which surprised me since the weather was around 90 degrees when I used it the most. It does only come with two ports, one to charge the battery itself and one USB port to charge other devices." — ana
8. A travel-size lint roller because you may not be able to fit an iron or a mini steamer, but you can at least ensure that your pants are fuzz-free after arriving at your destination.
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Promising review:"I love traveling with unexpected necessities. This lint roller is small and compact to fit with the rest of your toiletries. In addition, the stickiness of the lint roller removes a good amount of lint without using several sheets. This lint roller packs a lot of power." — Joi4joi
9. Or in case you *do* want to sacrifice a little room for the sake of neatening clothes, a travel steamer so you can look your sharpest if you're headed out of town for a work trip, wedding, or other special event. Now when you pull your dress out of your suitcase and see how wrinkled it is, there's no stress.
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The corded steamer comes with a detachable bristled and lint removal brush.
Promising review:"This little steamer looked flimsy when I received it, but it packed easily and performed like a champ steaming wrinkles out of shirts and dresses on a month-long trip to Europe. It could handle at least two garments before running out of water. All we needed to add was a plug adapter. Never missed our old travel iron. I'm buying another as a gift." — LC
10. A seven-piece set of packing cubes to keep your items as compact and organized as possible. I used to be skeptical of packing cubes at first but can conform they help even the most disorganized of travelers (me) maintain some semblance of order.
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Promising review:"The color and quality of these cubes are two of my favorite parts about them. They're so pretty and sturdy. I found it easy to pack them, and they weren't flimsy, so I didn't worry about them losing shape. I've even machine-washed two of the cubes I used this past weekend, and they look the exact same. These are a great find, run don't walk to buy them." — niccibandana
11. A luggage scale so you can confidently show up to the airport knowing you won't incur a fee for being over the airline's weight limit. Because yes, sometimes there are weight limits for carry-ons, too. How do I know? Because I was once charged a ridiculous amount for having an overweight one on an AirFrance flight and it still haunts me.
12. A couple of tiny bottles of SheaMoisture shampoo and conditioner, because your curls have been subjected to subpar hotel products way too many times. Let's fix that while still keeping your toiletry bag a manageable size.
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The products are paraben-free, phthalate-free, and cruelty-free.
Promising review:"Great product. I don't use shampoo daily, so this small size is perfect and lasts a while. Cleans my hair good and keeps it curled and shined." — Ddaniel
13. An itty-bitty Venus razor with a carrying case so if you're planning on shaving on your trip you don't need to bring your big ol' razor and try to find a way to store it safely.
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14. A mini bottle of Vacation Super Spritz SPF 50 face mist so you can keep your skin protected on the go. While checking a bag to lug your usual tub of SPF around could be worth it to some, this handy-dandy spray makes it easy to fly and reapply.
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15. A TSA-friendly travel makeup bag kit with a transparent design and matching to-go bag, so you don't have to think, "Did I pack my fave cleanser, moisturizer, and night cream?" as you rush to the airport.
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This set includes three refillable travel bottles, a refillable jar, a funnel, and a spray bottle.
Promising review:"These worked great for my recent trip to New Orleans. I needed something to hold all of my makeup removers, lotions, etc." — Taylor
Price: $9
16. Or an eight-piece toiletry bottle set so it's easy as can be to decant literally all of your favorite toiletries into small, manageable, TSA-approved bottles — yes, even sprays!
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The set includes two bottles with sprayers, two silicone bottles, two rolling bottles, two jars, and a zip-top pouch.
Promising review:"I packed these with my daily toiletries, too, for going overseas, and they are so fun and cute. I will buy these again!!" — Tashala
17. A laptop backpack with a trolly sleeve if you're in search of the most versatile personal item out there. It'll come in handy both as a piece of luggage and as a bag you can use in your everyday life, and is obviously extra fitting for anyone who's working while on the go.
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Promising review:"I got this bag as my new travel backpack/carry-on. It's good quality, very cute, and has good pockets for organizing my things and securing my laptop/tablet. Would definitely recommend it!" — Jill C
18. A Takeya water bottle with a fold-down straw whose small 18-ounce size is perfect for tossing in a carry-on. It's not gonna take up too much space or be too heavy, but you will have a nice serving of water to dip into whenever you need it. Balance, people!
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Promising review:"My husband and I received these as a gift for our wedding. I was hesitant at first because I'm picky about water bottles. BUT...I now use mine almost every day. I took my daughter to pick out a new water bottle for school, and she picked the Takeya with a straw. She was nervous it would be hard to suck through, but it's not! We all love ours from the handle to the grip bottom!" — Taryn
19. A simple and useful zippered pouch that is meant for makeup but can be used for almost any travel paraphernalia. Makeup, other toiletries, small electronics, cords, jewelry, travel tickets...You name it, and it can tuck away nicely and neatly here!
20. A folding travel toothbrush ensures you don't have to size up your toiletry bag just to fit your regular toothbrush.
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21. A five-piece compression bag set that don't require a vacuum to squish down nice and small and maximize space. All you need to do is roll the air out, throw them in your bag, and be on your merry way with a whole wardrobe in tow.
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This includes one small, two medium, and two large airtight waterproof bags.
Promising review:"The BEST and only storage bags you should buy. I could pack two weeks of wardrobe into one suitcase for the plane. You do not need a vacuum to seal! Love these bags, and will only buy these from now on." — Brooke
22. A compact pill organizer so you can bring the correct amount of medication and supplements that you need for your travels without lugging around full bottles.
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Promising review:"Like having the separate morning and evening sections so that I take my pills at the correct time. Also, it will be so handy to be able to just take the days which are needed out of the holder when traveling." — Shelley Retter
23. A slim fanny pack so you can adventure through the airport hands-free and tuck it into your carry-on to board if your airline has a bag limit. If all you need is somewhere to stash your phone, ID, and credit card, it's the perfect bag choice.
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Promising review:"I love this. It is the perfect size for my wallet, phone, keys, and ChapStick. I can wear it as a fanny pack or across my body, and I love that I don't have to empty my wallet; I can just toss it in." — allie
24. A small pack of disinfecting wipes to give you peace of mind when using high-touch surfaces away from home. Nothing worse than discovering your airplane tray is mysteriously sticky.
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Promising review:"These are perfect for travel! I buy a few before traveling and use them on the plane and in the hotel. Perfect size for a backpack/purse, so I don't have to bring a giant Clorox container!" — R19
Price: $0.99 for a nine-pack
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20 Target Products For Easy Carry-On Travel
A travel-size Evian facial spray to give your face a quick refresh and to keep your skin from drying out mid-flight. Promising review: "This is my favorite facial mist to apply before serums. I've tried many expensive ones and always returned to this one. It doesn't have any harsh ingredients, is all-natural, is truly for all skin types, and is affordable. I highly recommend it!" —KTPrice: $8.59+ (available in three sizes) A weekender bag that's big enough for storing your laptop, toiletries, tech, *and* a change of clothes while being small enough to count as your personal item. Promising review: "Perfect carry-on bag. Hooks to roller luggage as well. Super roomy and love all of the pockets. Holds a ton!" —JbPrice: $80 (available in two colors) A cashmere vanilla-scented body serum stick from Ashley Tisdale's Being Frenshe brand that's infused with magnesium and squalane) to soothe your skin and help you feel ~relaxed~. You'll feel and smell like you're at a spa in the sky. Promising review: "I've only had this for less than 24 hours and I already know this is a game changer for me! I carry so much tension on my neck/shoulder area and I feel immediate relief after applying this! And it smells so delicious!" —agf99Price: $16.99 (also available in a lavender scent) A mini bottle of The Honest Company hand sanitizer spray to outshine all of your other hand sanitizers. It smells deliciously fruity, is a gentle moisturizing formula, and won't squirt out all over you (or your row mates) when you open the bottle thanks to the handy spray design, rather than being a squeezy bottle. Promising review: "The smell is AWESOME! I love the scent; it's not overwhelming, my kiddo loves it, and the spray makes it easy to take on the go and keep in our bags. We will be bringing these everywhere to keep hands clean when we can't wash them!" —SamPrice: $3.99 An expandable hard-shell carry-on suitcase with four spinner wheels that will glide through the airport with ease, even when you're running late and have to bolt it to your gate. Promising review: "We have had two of these bags for the last 10 years. It's a great bag. Perfect as a carry-on and fits at least two weeks' worth of clothing in it. We are an airline family; therefore, we fly standby, so checking in bags gets tricky. My older son's bag is now showing some signs of wear. I have been looking at new bags, but I can't find anything that will accommodate as much as this one." —MPrice: $100 (available in six colors) A small bottle of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream because skincare is important, and you need your favorite moisturizer with you at all times. The TSA-friendly size means you can leave the large tub at home and enjoy soft skin wherever you may be. Promising review: "I have very dry skin and this cream is my holy grail. I put it on at night, and it's not sticky or greasy. It doesn't make my clothes feel like they're sticking to me; it also hydrates my skin the next day. I haven't found any other cream that measures up to Cerave." —Target ShopperPrice: $5.99+ A travel steamer so you can banish the wrinkles from your linen shirt and silk dress after they've been rolled up in your carry-on for hours. The corded steamer comes with a detachable bristled and lint removal brush. Promising review: "This little steamer looked flimsy when I received it, but it packed easily and performed like a champ steaming wrinkles out of shirts and dresses on a month-long trip to Europe. It could handle at least two garments before running out of water. All we needed to add was a plug adapter. Never missed our old travel iron. 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This set is a must-have for any traveler and makes a great gift too." —AmandatwilightPrice: $19.99 (originally $39.99; available in three colors) An Anker portable charger so you can ensure your phone has enough juice to last the flight *and* the car ride to the hotel. You can charge two devices at once, and the compact design is perfect for pockets. Promising review: "Worked great. Charges relatively fast. Lots of battery storage." —LbspeakeruserPrice: $24.99 A couple of tiny bottles of SheaMoisture shampoo and conditioner to keep your curly hair in tip-top ~condition~. Listen up, hotels, the two-in-one shampoo and body wash just isn't cutting it, and our hair deserves better. The products are paraben-free, phthalate-free, and cruelty-free. Promising review: "Great product. I don't use shampoo daily, so this small size is perfect and lasts a while. 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25 Target Travel Products You Wish You Had 10 Trips Ago
An expandable hard-shell carry-on suitcase with four spinner wheels and a built-in lock to bring your luggage firmly into adulthood with you. RIP, soccer camp duffel bag. You will not be forgotten. Promising review: "We have had two of these bags for the last 10 years. It's a great bag. Perfect as a carry-on and fits at least two weeks' worth of clothing in it. We are an airline family; therefore, we fly standby, so checking in bags gets tricky. My older son's bag is now showing some signs of wear. I have been looking at new bags, but I can't find anything that will accommodate as much as this one." —MPrice: $100 (available in six colors) Or a duffel-adjacent weekender bag if you're not quite willing to give up that duffel life. It has a trolly sleeve to make it easy to carry along with a roller bag, and it's small enough to count as a "personal item" on most planes, ensuring you have the perfect carry-on-only setup with as much room as possible. Promising review: "Perfect carry-on bag. Hooks to roller luggage as well. Super roomy, and I love all of the pockets. Holds a ton!" —JbPrice: $80 (available in two colors) And a toddler-size backpack so your kiddo can carry their own airport or roadtrip books, games, and snacks (and learn a little responsibility along the way). And I how cute. Pretty undeniable! Promising review: "Our grandson loved it. He put it on right away and likes to carry his toys in it." —Nana APrice: $15 A Hydro Flask travel bottle that's tapered at the bottom, ensuring it fits safe and sound in any cup holder you come across while still rocking a 32-ounce volume vessel for all-day sippin'. Price: $44.99 (available in eight colors) A minimalist belt bag so no matter where you roam you can bring your must-haves along in style and hands-free. Once I switched to belt begs for travel, I never looked back. Phone, keys, wallet, check! Promising reviews: 'This bag is very cute and holds so much! Definitely a good quality and easy to clean. Highly recommend for any age.' —L"The tan color looks sophisticated without being expensive. Another great product by Target!" —CPrice: $10 (available in five colors) Some classic Apple EarPods that are minuscule to store when you're not using them (perfect for carry-ons and small day bags), don't require charging, and don't break the bank. I'm a believer that these classics are underrated, especially when it comes to traveling light. Promising review: "After going through too many wireless earbuds to name, costing me so much money, I decided to follow the trend of the tried and true wired buds. The sound quality is great and the price even better." —ajPrice: $19.99 A Kindle e-reader so you can bring a ton of books with you on your adventure without any of the bulk. Don't feel like reading your literary fiction? Switch to your beach read. Nobody's judging. Promising review: "I love physical books, but as a working mom of four (one being a baby), I wanted something I could throw into my bag and go. It's compact and charged well. I absolutely love my new Kindle. I'm on my fifth book this week!" —MamaoffourPrice: $109.99 A pack of Ecos laundry detergent sheets to bring along just in case you need to do some laundry on the road. I can't even tell you how much I wish I would've had these when I was traveling in Europe and needed just *one* single serving of detergent every week or so. The sheets work in hot or cold water. Just toss them in with the wash and you're good to go! Promising review: "Works great. No residue on clothes or washer. Smells nice. Really cleans the clothes and helps with stains." —MapgottschallPrice: $15.99 for 64-pack (available in two scents) A Sun Bum SPF 40 face and body sunscreen stick so you can have sun protection at the ready *without* having to check a bag just to bring lotion along. Oh, Sun Bum. We've spent so many days together already this summer, and there are many more to come! Promising review: "This is great for your face and small areas that need sunscreen. It is a very small container that easily fits in a bag/purse. SPF worked well in direct sunlight. Texture reminds me of coconut oil — solid that melts as it is rubbed in. The scent is light and smells like summer at the beach." —trudi2012Price: $21.99 Or a mini bottle of Vacation Super Spritz SPF 50 face mist if you want to spritz your way to safer skin and a little higher SPF. Or better yet, just get both! The more sunscreen the merrier, in my opinion. Promising review: "I love it! It's easy to apply. I used it as a first application, but I like it for reapplying even over other sunscreens. It's not sticky, tight, or oily, and I've had no breakouts. So convenient because reapplying a cream sunscreen can cause gross buildup and feel heavy. Plus, it smells great when applied! I could see this potentially irritating someone with really sensitive skin, so maybe test it before putting it on your face." —tk104Price: $8.79 A Hatch Rest Go portable noise machine so your little one can get some shut-eye on the road, even if there are some unfamiliar noises around. And hey, this works for adults, too, I know a lot of my pals swear by their white noise machines. Promising review: "Love how convenient it is having a portable Hatch like this. My kids both have Hatches and this is a great idea when traveling and away from home." —CassiePrice: $39.99 (available in five colors) A reliable external battery in case the outlet at your airplane seat is out of order, you need to navigate through a new city, or for any other travel tech task that might come up. Promising review: "This little thing is amazing!!! Took it to Disneyland and was able to charge my phone from 38%–98% and my daughter's from 46%–100%. 😍🤗 Love it and recommend it!!!!!" —NormaJeanPrice: $4.99+ (originally $9.99; available in four colors) A small pack of disinfecting wipes to give you peace of mind when using high-touch surfaces away from home. Nothing's worse than discovering your airplane tray is mysteriously sticky. Promising review: "These are perfect for travel! I buy a few before traveling and use them on the plane and in the hotel. Perfect size for a backpack/purse, so I don't have to bring a giant Clorox container!" —R19Price: $0.99+ (available in three pack sizes) A box of sleep earplugs so you can rest in peace and quiet, whether you're on a road trip with rockers, staying in a hostel with talkers, or are doing some city living for the summer where sirens rule. Promising review: "Love how affordable and effective these are. I keep these in my travel bag and they've been life savers since I'm a light sleeper." —TtPrice: $4.29 for 12 pairs A ruled hardcover Moleskine notebook to use as a travel journal. I love writing small daily entries whenever I'm on a trip, but I hate lugging around enormous journals. This one is slim, easy to carry, high-quality, and always in my carry-on. Promising review: "I've been looking for something to put all my writing in, and this book is awesome! The quality of the paper, the lines aren't that close, and it allows you so much room per page. Will buy again!" —KimbePrice: $24.95+ (available in six colors and three page styles) Some strawberry lemonade flavored Liquid IV so you can pack a little more hydration into the water you bring onboard a flight or in the car. Getting up to go to the bathroom on a flight or having to pull over is the worst. Make the most of the liquid you decide to drink! FYI, depending on your situation, water may be enough to rehydrate you! Read more about electrolyte-enhanced drinks and hydration at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review: "I've had nearly all LIV flavors and this is my fave. A little less sweet than the regular strawberry, but still overall sweet with a slight saltiness. Doesn't taste artificial. Perfect for a hot day or before/after working out." —rashifflerPrice: $16.19 for a pack of 10 A seven-piece set of packing cubes to keep your items as compact and organized as possible. I used to be skeptical of packing cubes at first, but can conform they help even the most disorganized of travelers (me) maintain some semblance of order. Promising review: "These are a game changer. They kept my suitcase organized for travel, and spared me from the digging to find 'that one shirt' on vacation! I got several colors, one for me and each of my kids for maximum organization. Highly recommend." —EmPrice: $35 (available in three colors) An AirFly adapter so you can connect your Bluetooth headphones *right* to the in-flight entertainment for the highest quality sound without a wire in sight. Your fiftieth viewing of The Greatest Showman is gonna be your best yet. Price: $54.99 A simple and useful zippered pouch that is meant for makeup, but can be used for almost any travel paraphernalia like other toiletries, small electronics, cords, jewelry, travel tickets... You name it, and it can tuck away nicely and neatly here! Price: $23.45 (available in 12 colors) An AirTag so you can track your luggage juuuuust in case it gets lost. No more looking out the window watching the airline workers load suitcases on the flight, praying yours makes it on. Promising review: "Like it. Easy way to keep up with items while traveling." —MichPrice: $24.99 (originally $29.99) A small bottle of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream that ensures you have access to your favorite moisturizer during your journey (especially a long, drying flight). Ack, that plane air always really gets to me. Promising review: "I have severe patchy, dry skin. I've used higher-end stuff and nothing worked, and some cheaper-end stuff that people swore by. The dermatologist stated to use this, and it really works. My skin is 80% better. I still fight with dry skin as I've only used a few days, but it has been the best by far for my super dry skin." —BrittPrice: $7.69+ (available in four sizes) A pair of Bose noise-canceling headphones so you don't have to blast your headphones to hear your podcast over the plane's engine. With an adjustable noise-cancelling level and up to 24 hours of playback, these are a worthy investment for your travels and for your everyday life. Promising review: "I love the color. I love how comfortable they feel. They really block out background noise." —GagaPrice: $229.99 (originally $359.99, available in five colors) A travel throw blanket to stay toasty warm even if your seat neighbor is blasting the air. Plane naps are so much better when you're the right temp. And when you're not using it, it folds down into a plush bag and doubles as a pillow. Promising review: "This blanket set is soft and cozy, perfect for long flights or car rides. The pillow provides great support and comfort. I love that it comes in a compact bag with pockets, making it easy to carry and store. This set is a must-have for any traveler and makes a great gift too." —AmandatwilightPrice: $19.99 (originally $39.99, available in three colors) An itty-bitty Venus razor with a carrying case so if you're planning on shaving on your trip, you don't need to bring your big ol' razor and try to find a way to store it safely. Promising review: "Love this compact razor for traveling. Very convenient size and the razor itself works very well. Smooth shave result. Would purchase again." —ChanningPrice: $12.59 An eight-piece toiletry bottle set to decant literally all of your favorite toiletries into small, manageable, TSA-approved bottles — yes, even sprays! The set includes two bottles with sprayers, two silicone bottles, two rolling bottles, two jars, and a zip-top pouch. Promising review: "I packed these with my daily toiletries for going overseas, and they are so fun and cute. I will buy these again!!" —TashalaPrice: $15
