Vacations are a time to relax, renew and enjoy life, right? Try telling yourself that while you are madly packing the night before! I mean, who hasn’t run around at the last minute like a crazy person hoping you remember everything and still leaving the house the next day with the nagging suspicion that you forgot something important (and finding out all too soon that you did)!
No one wants to spend part of their precious vacation bouncing around from store to store replacing things they meant to bring with them. We can all recount experiences like that…perhaps it’s your favorite sandals for walking going to the beach, the only sunscreen that won’t irritate your skin, your sunglasses, or your evening clutch so you don’t have to carry your big black tote bag with you everywhere. Aggravating doesn’t even begin to describe it!
Each time this happens you vow that the next time you’ll make a packing list so you can check things off as you pack them thereby reducing the chance of leaving some important detail out. But, once you’re back from vacation the urgency is gone, and it doesn’t return until the next trip. Somehow the list never gets made.
If this sounds familiar, I can help. Years ago I made this packing list (because I’m a Virgo and mildly obsessive about things, and because I cannot stand feeling stressed the night before my vacation begins). Use it as a guide and personalize it for the next time you travel. It will make your life easier, your packing more efficient, and your departure worry-free!
Are there things you would add? I’d love to hear about them…
Have a great summer and happy vacationing!
MY PACKING LIST
Underwear
Shoes
Nightgown
Robe
Slippers
Socks/Stockings
Belts
Jewelry/Accessories
Handbags (evening, casual)
Wrap or Sweater
Hair Brush/Comb
Hair dryer
Haircare products
Toothbrush
Deodorant
Nail Polish for touch ups
Makeup
Floss
Sunscreen
Skincare
Perfume
Tampons & Pads
Vitamins & Prescriptions
Camera
Bathing Suit
Sunglasses
Hat
Gift (if staying with friends)
Dirty Laundry Bag
Exercise Clothing
Sneakers & Socks
Cell Phone Charger
Computer
Nightlight (if staying in a dark hotel!)
Ear plugs
Airline Tickets/Itinerary
Directions to where you’re going
Head phones & tapes/CD’s (for plane)
Books to Read
Neck Pillow
Snacks for plane
Kids’ Stuff (not my area of expertise, so you’re on your own here)
THINGS TO DO BEFORE LEAVING
Lower Heat/AC
Unplug toaster oven and TV
Note to pet sitter
Stop mail/newspaper if necessary
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