New products come out all the time and I'm usually skeptical, especially with the cost of everything being more expensive these days. But this one is definitely worth the $1 I paid for it. It's a single load packet of Ultra Tide, perfect for taking on the road this summer.

Whether you're staying at the beach or a theme park hotel, you can take these packets along and keep your summer clothes clean -- provided there's a washer nearby. And this means you don't have to pack as much because you can wash your clothes on the road. The packets can easily fit inside a plastic bag (just in case they tear apart). I found them at Target.

- Sherry Robinson