My Top 5 Holiday Travel Must Haves & $50 Walmart GC Giveaway! #OVHsnacks

*Disclosure- I received the mentioned product courtesy of the sponsor for the purpose of this review. All opinions are genuine, based on my experience with the product, and have not been influenced by promotional items.


Next week kicks off the busy season for travel. Many of us will be joining the hustle and bustle of holiday travelers, hoping to get through the process in one piece. It's stressful business, but if I have my travel essentials handy, I know I'll get through it unscathed. They key here is making sure I pack my own suitcase so I know I have all the correct items. When we went to the Smoky Mountains over the summer, I asked Jason to pack my hiking shoes. Fast forward 3 states later, I pull out my shoes to discover that not only did he pack one of my shoes and one of Mariah shoes, they were both for the right foot! His excuse? They were both blue. Pft! The lesson of the story is, always pack your own bag. So, what am I packing in my travel bag this holiday? Let me tell you! 

1- A comfy travel pillow that won't bunch or slide between the seat and car door.

2- My blanket. Jason's always hot, I'm always cold. So, if he can agree to keep the windows up, I'll keep the heat off and compensate with my blanket.

3- My e-Reader. Have you ever drove through Indiana? BORING! There's absolutely nothing to look at. A good story makes the ride more enjoyable.

4- Headphones. These aren't for me though. Christmas music will be playing 24/7 and I love to sing it. Very loudly. If my family can't tune me out, I might get tossed out of the car. So, I pack them for the family to use to ensure I arrive at our destination safe and sound.

5- Healthy snacks. Car trips and snacking go hand in hand, but that shouldn't mean you have free reign to go hog wild on chowing down on unhealthy options. I don't want to feel bloated or weighed down once we arrive at our holiday destination, so keeping healthy options on hand, like Orchard Valley Harvest snacks that we purchase at Walmart is one of my most important travel essentials.

Orchard Valley Harvest snacks are a much better alternative than empty fillers like candy and chips. Not only is Orchard Valley Harvest committed to offering products with great quality and taste, they pick their nuts and fruits at their peak ensuring that they are minimally processed and contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Also, all Orchard Valley Harvest snacks are Non-GMO Project Verified, so you can feel good packing these snacks for all your travels! There's a nice mix of products in the snack line, so it's easy to find a package that you love!

Dark Chocolate Almonds
Cranberry Almond Cashew Trail Mix
Chocolate Raisin Nut Trail Mix
Dry Roasted Salted Almonds*
Dry Roasted Salted Pistachios*
Whole Natural Raw Almonds*
Cashew Halves & Pieces*

*available in snack size packs only

Since they were designed with convenience in mind, you can find the snacks in Grab & Go sizes (1.1-2 ounce packs), as well as Multipacks (eight 1 ounce packs). They really are the perfect grab-and-go snack! You can find Orchard Valley Harvest nationwide at your local Walmart store in the produce section.

To learn more about each Orchard Valley Harvest snack option, visit www.orchardvalleyharvest.com. 

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What are some of your holiday travel essentials?

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Orchard Valley Harvest . The opinions and text are all mine.