Hooray For Vacay

Tips For Getting A Lot of Stuff In A Suitcase  I am a chronic over-packer. I don't think there was ever a trip where I brought less than two pieces of luggage   ( I have this one) . After many years of dragging around tons of luggage and paying a lot of overweight baggage fees, I have finally learned how to pack smarter and get more into one suitcase. When you pack smarter you don't have to sacrifice bringing all the items you want due to limited space.  Tip # 1: Roll Your Clothes Rolling your clothes allows you to fit more in, and keep outfit together. This helps you to pack your luggage to full capacity as well as keep your clothes from getting wrinkled. Rolling your clothes may seem stressful at first because many fear that it will stretch out their clothes but its really simple. First you will lay your clothes flat (I like to put outfits together and always put the shirt on the bottom). Then create a two inch pocket at the bottom of your clothes, you can d...

 The Top Ten Things People Forget & The Ultimate Packing List Have you ever found that after making multiple packing lists you still arrive at your destination missing something you need. These often forgotten items can be costly at your destination, which can act as an unexpected expense in your spending budget really putting a damper on your vacation plans. For this week's post I have created a list of the top ten things people forget to pack so you can check your suitcase one more time before heading on that trip!  1. Rain Jacket- Many people don't think to bring a rain jacket when heading on vacation, but as much as we wish it didn't happen rainy days do happen on vacation. Rain jackets can help you when you least expect it, like when you're standing outside waiting for a shuttle or just walking to dinner, a lightweight rain jacket will take up little room in your suitcase but really save you in a rainy situation.  2. Belt-  A...