What items do you stock up on to make your life easier?

My children play after-school sports, so I keep a box of seasonal necessities in the trunk of my car: water bottles, rain gear, sheets to protect the seats from dirty uniforms, pizza coupons, sunglasses, and extra socks. I also load up on plastic silverware and straws for their snacks.

This tip comes from Real Simple reader HAMIDA DOUGHERTY, Southfield, Michigan