I don’t like to spend extra money unnecessarily. I am just throwing
that out there. So whenever Cory and I travel domestically, we squeeze
everything into a couple small carry ons and call it good. Because I am so
accustomed to that, it is a special treat to check bags. So…. When I packed for
our recent trip, let’s just say that I did not pack light.
After my first few days I was chuckling to myself while rummaging through
my bags. Here is a little list to give you some guidance so that your husband
doesn’t tell you to pack lighter next time.
You do not need to bring:
1. A running jacket. Yeah right.
2. Twelve shirts
3. Three bras. I was going to
say bras in general… but that might be a little outrageous. But you definitely
don’t need three.
4. Six pairs of shoes. Yeah….
Flip flops and tennis and you are good.
5. A leather jacket
6. Three sweaters
7. Two pairs of jeans
8. Yoga pants (which is crazy
because I am a yoga pant lover. But I did not touch those babies once. It was
just so perfectly warm)
9. Makeup. (maybe a tad if you
really care but seriously I was in and out of the water all day)
10. Fancy dress (although…. I
confess I did end up wearing this two nights before we left. But I could have
done without it)
11. Jewelry.
This list will probably not be the same for those who are primpers. I
am certainly not. I am fairly well known for infrequent hair brushing, and I
rarely wear makeup. I was shocked at looking around at the other girls on the
beach to discover that most did their hair, put makeup on, and some BROUGHT A
BRUSH down to the beach. Oh that is just bondage. In my oh so humble opinion,
the list of must haves is short and sweet.
All you really need for a perfectly wonderful trip:
1. Bathing Suit
2. Sun dress
3. Sun hat
4. Sunglasses
5. Sunscreen
6. Book
7. Toothbrush
8. Running attire
At least I think that’s a pretty good place to start.
My biggest motivation to pack light is the fact that I detest unpacking--so, mostly laziness leads me to do with the bare minimum on trips.
ReplyDeleteHa ha I am with you there. The endless laundry!
Deletejust found your blog from Rachel's side bar - that means only 1 thing, if you like Rachel, you must be cool! haha. hence the reason I'm now following you! By the way, I'm an over-packer. If only people will listen to us and learn from our mistakes. ha
ReplyDeleteSo true! I recently went The Bahamas and normally I don't over pack but somehow this time I thought, "Well! It's so far away I certainly don't want to forget something and have to buy it..." I didn't forget anything and I certainly did need everything I brought, but I still wasn't one of those needing to brush their hair on the beach lol! Craziness. I'm with you on the infrequent hair brushing and light make up wearing.
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