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Buzz Feed
22-05-2025
- Buzz Feed
If You're Only Bringing A Carry-On On Vacation, You Should Pack These 22 Target Items
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: $89.99 (available in five colors) *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. 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: $79.99 (available in two colors) 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. 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 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! 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 ShopperPrice: $7.69+ 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. 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!" —KimbePrice: $24.99 (available in six colors and three-page styles) 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. 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." —anaPrice: $31.99 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. 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." —LCPrice: $41.99 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: "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." —niccibandanaPrice: $49.99 (available in two colors) 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. Price: $18.99 for a set of two (originally $27.99) 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. 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." —DdanielPrice: $4.39 for the shampoo and $4.39 for the conditioner 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 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. 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: $9.49 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. This set includes three refillable travel bottles, a refillable jar, a funnel, and a spray review: "These worked great for my recent trip to New Orleans. I needed something to hold all of my makeup removers, lotions, etc." —TaylorPrice: $9 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! 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!!" —TashalaPrice: $12.99 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. 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 CPrice: $49.99 (available in three colors) 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! 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!" —TarynPrice: $28.99 (available in two colors) 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 name it, and it can tuck away nicely and neatly here! Price: $23.45 (available in 11 colors) A folding travel toothbrush ensures you don't have to size up your toiletry bag just to fit your regular toothbrush. Promising review: "This is the PERFECT toothbrush for a trip because it does not require an extra cover or a toothbrush case. It just folds up. I'm obsessed with it." —Cohdey21Price: $1.19 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. This includes one small, two medium, and two large airtight waterproof 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." —BrookePrice: $19.99 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. 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 RetterPrice: $14.49 (originally $27.99; available in black only) 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. 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." —alliePrice: $19.99 (available in seven colors) 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. 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 for a nine-pack
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Celebrate 75 years of Peanuts with Moleskine's Limited Edition Peanuts Collection
Celebrate 75 years of Peanuts with Moleskine's Limited Edition Peanuts Collection The exclusive collaboration features notebooks, planners, backpacks, pencils and more. Looking for a new way to keep yourself organized while channeling your creative side at the same time? Get ready to celebrate a timeless cultural phenomenon with Moleskine's Limited-Edition Peanuts 75th Anniversary Collection that has arrived just in time to spark joy and inspiration this summer! For generations, Peanuts has been cherished for its heartwarming humor, relatable themes, and unforgettable characters like Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Linus. Now, Moleskine is bringing this charm to life with a collection that blends functionality with creativity, making it perfect for writers, doodlers and dreamers. Featuring several limited-edition items—from notebooks and planners to pencils and a backpack—this exclusive collaboration between Moleskine and Peanuts is a thoughtful tribute to the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz's beloved comic strip. Shop Moleskine's Peanuts 75th Anniversary Collection The collection of Peanuts notebooks is designed to delight fans of all ages. Featuring quotes from beloved characters such as Snoopy's 'I am a great admirer of my own writing' and Linus's 'Well, for one thing, you're supposed to take notes,' these notebooks celebrate the art of putting pen to paper. Shop the notebooks and more products from the new drop below. More: Moleskine Limited Edition Peanuts 'Patty' Notebook More: Moleskine Limited Edition Peanuts Snoopy & Charlie Brown Pins Shop smart: Amazon's Memorial Day sale has more than 50% off summer essentials Birkenstock + Staud did it again! Shop the new Arizona Woven Embossed Sandal for summer 🌞 When can you shop the new collection? The limited-edition Peanuts Collection officially launches on Thursday, May 15. You can find these treasures at select Moleskine stores worldwide, online at Amazon and other retailers. Shop Moleskine's Peanuts Collection
Forbes
05-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Moleskine Unleashes Your Genius On Paper
Pen on a Moleskine notebook. getty The brief reference to a Moleskine notebook in Bill Murray's recently released, The Friend, added to my long list of 'sightings' of the cult classic, which happens to be a favorite companion of mine. The books are indeed everywhere, showing up in meetings, coffee shops, and alfresco, in addition to movies and books. And my own home library is a battleground for shelf space, as I have used (and saved) Moleskine journals and notebooks for years as documents of my thoughts, observations and imaginings. There are designated travel journals mixed in, with unrestrained ticket stubs helicoptering to the floor each time I'm in the mood to recollect. Christophe Archaimbault, Moleskine CEO Moleskine 'Our mission is to unleash human genius on paper,' Moleskine Global CEO Christophe Archaimbault explained during our recent conversation, he at his office in Milan, where the company is based, and I in Houston. Moleskine's commitment to fostering creativity has not changed much since the book's earliest inklings in Paris, he says, which brings up the musing: Moleskine or moleskine? Small leather- or oilskin-bound notebooks were sold in 19th century Paris, becoming a fan favorite of the likes of Van Gogh, Picasso and Hemingway, and the generic term 'moleskine' eventually became a broad reference to these Parisian carnets—or notebooks. But it wasn't until 1994, when entrepreneur Maria Sebregondi suggested recreating them, that Moleskine, the company, was born. The name was trademarked in 1996, and the first products were available soon after. Their popularity was near instant, and their style, user-friendly size and exceptional paper quality only added to the interest among creative types of every ilk wishing to record sketches, notes, and ideas. Today Moleskine's core user is around 30 to 40 years of age, professional, affluent, and urban, 'with a strong appetite for creativity and art,' affirms Archaimbault. University students are also high on the list of those who love Moleskine, and Moleskine loves them right back, offering convenient accessibility and special options at college bookstores. Classic notebooks in an array of colors. Moleskine The Classic Moleskine in black, with its timeless design codes, has been augmented over the years by colorful covers and innovative styles, like the spiral-bound Student Life Diary Planner. The limited edition Sakura Collector's Box includes two notebooks, a German-made Kaweco fountain pen, and a decorative pin, and a collaboration with Peanuts for the cartoon's 75th anniversary is just out. The company also made a successful foray into the digital world several years ago with Moleskine Smart, and an AI-supported app is debuting this summer. 'We are tailoring products to meet needs,' Archaimbault says, adding that the company sometimes works with artists outside Moleskine for design input. In addition to the coveted notebooks, Moleskine's range of products includes pens and pencils, bags and even eyewear, available at retail locations around the world. There are also 60 freestanding Molestine destination boutiques, with a goal of about 150 in the next few years. And Moleskine cafes – including one at the Geneva Airport – offer additional opportunities to get creative with paper and pen and perhaps a jolt of espresso. With art and the timeless power of handwriting being central to Moleskine's ethos, Milan Design Week, held last month, was a fitting opportunity for a celebration of pen and paper. The theme, Unleash Your Genius, was energized by analogue and digital displays, along with experiential workshops. An oversized origami-inspired sculpture in the shape of a brain, crafted by contemporary artist Antonio Pignatelli, hung from the ceiling as a dramatic visual reminder of the power of writing. It was fashioned from Moleskine paper, which is an art form all its own. You may also discover Moleskine via Detour, a traveling art exhibition curated by therapists brand. It features decorated notebooks transformed into sculptures, graphic novels and more by internationally recognized artists, architects, film directors, graphic designers, musicians, illustrators and writers. Detour has visited such cities as Shanghai, Paris, New York, London, and most recently Milan. The nonprofit Moleskine Foundation, presided over by company co-founder Sebregondi, pays it all forward, assisting marginalized youth worldwide using education to promote creativity. The artistic works in the foundation's collection now number over 1,500 and will eventually form the core of a Moleskine museum. As scientists, educators and artists tout the research-supported benefits of writing by hand, it's no doubt a good time to be in the notebook business. 'To me, the digital world triggered the need for people to connect with themselves – the need to slow down, to reflect, to express,' attests Archaimbault. As for Moleskine, he sums it up simply: 'A good Molesking is a used Moleskine.'
Boston Globe
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Dogs die, but the love we feel for them lives on
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'I was a comic book kid. I didn't like books with just words because I found them boring,' he says. 'I thought, why am I looking at this page when I can look out the window of this classroom ?' But he began reading seriously in adulthood, and then taking creative writing classes at the University of Vermont. Advertisement Now nearing 60, he lives in the house formerly occupied by J. D. Salinger in Cornish, N.H. He draws and writes in a journal — Moleskine, usually — and walks in woods he once explored with Penny, the miniature poodle who was, he says, 'in some ways the de facto child' he and his wife, Sofi, shared. It's Penny's face on the cover of the book, and Penny whose image throughout the book Bliss seems to be working and reworking. 'I don't think I would have much of a career if it weren't for dogs,' Bliss says. 'It's one of the first things that I draw when I sit down with the journal. It's either a tree or a dog, those are my go-to marks.' Advertisement A couple of years after Penny died at 17, Bliss got a new dog, Junior. He says the knowledge that he'll someday lose Junior too hovers over his joy, but he doesn't regret loving another dog, adding, 'If you can suffer through it, what happens is you're just a better person; you're kinder, more understanding. You're more patient with yourself and others.' Harry Bliss will read at 7 p.m. Monday, May 5, at . And now for some recommendations ... Mo Ogridnik is a filmmaker and an NYU professor. Her time teaching at that university's Abu Dhabi campus inspired the novel ' Advertisement In ' Lili Taylor has always been such a wonderful actor to watch — perhaps partly because of the watchful quality she so often brings to her characters, exquisite outsiders, caught in the gaze of others but always paying attention. In ' Kate Tuttle edits the Globe's books section.
Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Moleskine notebook a bestseller in the region, with maker expanding in Singapore
SINGAPORE - The global stationery and supplies market is on an incline over the years and is forecast to reach US$186.19 billion (S$244.63 billion) in market value by 2030, despite the infiltration of laptops, tablets and smartphones. The forecast by research and advisory firm Mordor Intelligence also pointed to the Asia-Pacific as being set to be the fastest-growing market. Italian notebook brand Moleskine, which opened a small boutique store at basement one of Takashimaya Shopping Centre earlier in April, is well-poised to capture the growing market in the region, particularly in Asia. The brand has another store at Paragon, and plans to open its third store at Tanglin Mall in June. Moleksine also retails in bookstores such as Kinokuniya, and at selected travel retail WHSmith stores, which can be found in places such as Changi Airport. In an e-mail interview with The Straits Times, Moleskine's chief executive officer Christophe Archaimbault said the Moleskine classic notebook has consistently been the top seller in the region. The firm's clientele is a mix of local, regional and international shoppers, he said, adding that the response to Moleskine in Singapore has been 'incredibly heartening'. He declined to share specific sales figures. Since the Milan-based company's founding in 1997, the company has found legions of fans worldwide for its notebooks with rounded corners, elastic closure and ribbon bookmark. Its product is a tribute to the original Moleskine books made in Paris during the 19th and 20th centuries which were said to have been used by famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso as well as writer Ernest Hemingway. Through the years, the company has introduced sustainably-sourced paper in many of its collections, expanded its formats and introduced new textures and bindings to its products. It has also earned its fair share of complaints in its overall paper quality. Mr Archaimbault said the firm is aware of online discussions over the issue. 'We continuously monitor feedback and refine our production to uphold the quality, consistency, and craftsmanship that the Moleskine name represents,' he said. 'That said, we understand some long-time fans may notice subtle differences, especially with how paper interacts with certain pens or inks,' he added, and said that feedback is always welcome. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
