Katie Holmes is a busy woman these days.
The former "Dawson's Creek" star and mom to 12-year-old Suri is directing and starring in an upcoming adaptation of the historical novel "Rare Objects." She's also serving as spokeswoman for the #DeltaAmexPerks campaign from Delta Air Lines and American Express, which benefits the American Red Cross.
We asked Holmes, 39, to share a time-saving hack that gets her out the door faster in the morning.
"My mom taught me this: A bag in a bag," Holmes told TODAY. "She always has her stuff in a bag in a bag, so when she switches out the purse, just take that bag and put it in the other bag."
Here's an option we love:
Bellcon Waterproof Shoe Travel Bags (6-pack), $16, Amazon
Here are Holmes' other summer must-haves for beauty and home!
Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Lotion Sunscreen, $6, Amazon
Also available Target and Walmart.
ChapStick Classic 3-pack, $6, Amazon
"I do a lot of plain ChapStick in the summer and not a lot of makeup," Holmes said.
Also available at Rite Aid, Target and Walgreens.
L'Oréal Paris Makeup Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara, $13, Amazon
Also available at Target, Walmart and Ulta.
Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne, $65, Amazon
Also available at Sephora.
Harry Josh Pro Dryer 2000, $250, Amazon
Also available at Target.
Keurig K55/K-Classic Coffee Maker, $84, Amazon
"I like caramel-flavored coffee," Holmes said.
Also available at Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Godinger Candle Snuffer, $10, Amazon
Also available at Walmart.
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes (20 Count), $15, Amazon
Also available at CVS Pharmacy, Target and Rite Aid.
Nest Fragrance Bamboo Candle, $40, Nordstrom
Also available at Sephora.
Diptyque Vanille Scented Candle, $35-$65, Nordstrom
Also available at Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus.
