Travel experts always warn women to be wary of purse theives who “cut and run” — that is, use a razor or a knife to slice through the strap of your bag before grabbing it. Travelon’s Carry Safe bags have a hidden chain-link construction, a cut-proof adjustable strap that conntects to the bag with a sturdy metal loop, and locking zippers to keep the contents secure.

$34.99 at eBags.com.

For more great bags, check out our slide show right here at Work It, Mom! Great bags for everything (and every budget)!

Rowallan of Scotland is known for their classic and classy wallets and bags, and their new line of colorful jewelry keeps are just as lovely. This embossed leather cylinder can hold all of the accessories you need for your business trip, with compartments large enough for chunky bracelets and cocktail rings, snap-closed flaps for storing post earrings, and a seperate section with an inset mirror. Chose from Dove Gray, Winter White, or our favorite, a luscious Raspberry.

$55.99 at Rowallan of Scotland.

Now you have no excuse for looking rumpled or wrinkled when you travel, whether you’re taking the red eye on business or hauling the kids to Grandma’s house. This water bottle-size “Go Mini” Steamer by Joy Mangano warms up within about two minutes, is much safer to use than a conventional travel iron, works on all types of fabrics. It’s also small enough to fit handily in your bag, even if you’re limiting yourself to your carry-on.

$23.95 at HSN.com

GoGo SqueeZ applesauce has become a staple in my road-trip repertoire, not because they’re healthy (they are) or they taste good (they do), but because of the super-cool packaging. I love it because the sturdy pouch is strong enough to withstand the jabs from whatever is in my bag; it’s also resealable, so if my preschooler doesn’t finish the all-natural fruity puree in one sitting, I can twist the cap back on and save it for later. My kids love it because they don’t need a spoon to eat it, and anything you can squirt directly into your mouth is a treat as far as they’re concerned. Win-win.

About $4 for four 3.2-ounce pouches at Whole Foods stores, or $45 for a case of 48 pouches at Cyber Cucina.

Coghlan’s flint striker is a must-have for anyone reorganizing and restocking their family’s emergency kit. This low-tech gadget allows you to light a fire without matches (Read the review at Gear Diary for a great demonstration of how to use it). As long as your tinder is dry, you can use the rod and striker to start a fire even in wet conditions, and it lasts for years.

$4.98 at Pine Creek Outdoors (via Amazon).

(Wondering what else your emergency kit should have? Here’s a handy checklist for you to print and take to the store.)

Look, we all know the goal is to work less, but the reality is that sometimes we need to bust out the computer at home or on the go. You may as well be comfortable, you know?

Today’s featured Target Daily Deal is this ingenious Laptop Buddy portable laptop table. It’s got a cup holder and a separate side platform for your mouse, even. And today only, it’s marked down to just $28.99—plus the Daily Deals always ship for free.

What are you waiting for? If you have to work on the go, at least you should have a nice little ergonomic setup to make it a little more tolerable.

Door stops are usually used to hold doors wide open, but did you know that when you travel, you can use them as a low-tech way to keep your hotel room more secure? Close and lock your door, then slip this rubber wedge firmly underneath; it’s virtually undetectable from the other side, and won’t cause damage. The stainless-steel hook handle makes it easy to remove with a quick tug.

$15.47 at Organize.com.

Loose tea tastes better than the powdery stuff that comes in pre-filled bags, but convenience often trumps taste when you’re on the run or at the office. Blomus’ tea stick takes the hassle out of making a proper cuppa. The spring-loaded, stainless-steel gadget is easy to fill and clean, and the many tiny holes make for perfect steeping.

$20.15 at Cooking.com.

Plum Organics baby food is full of good stuff — organic ingredients, no preservatives, no additives. But what’s especially cool is the clever, resealable pouches their baby food comes in. It’s perfect for parents on the go: Open, squeeze out what you need (directly onto the spoon, if necessary), screw the cap back on, and stash the leftovers in the fridge. The pouches preserve the food naturally, and allow for minimal processing, so all that great flavor is locked inside.

$15 for 16 pouches at Whole Foods and other stores, and online at Drugstore.com.