Hi friends!
Remember the anticipation you had as a child when you were getting ready to go on a trip? We never went on typical vacations when I was a kid. Our trips away from home always involved visiting with grandparents, but to me, that WAS one heck of a visit! Who doesn’t like being spoiled by grandparents?
Since we didn’t go on destination vacations, I didn’t have any luggage, so my clothing carrying container consisted of a large brown paper sack from the local Kroger. It held everything an eight-year-old girl could need.
Thankfully, I have upgraded as an adult and now have proper luggage, but somehow the trips I take as an adult (with fancy bags) don’t have the sweet excitement that those Paper bag Trips had.
I guess when you are a kid, everything feels different.
I have a video showing what and how I pack for a weekend getaway for today’s post, and I hope you’ll find it helpful.
I’ve been guilty in the past of over and under packing, but the way I remedied that was to take about an hour or so, a few days before the trip, and write down the planned activities while I am away. I then lay out the complete outfits from head to toe on my bed. That way, I don’t forget things.
After watching the video, let me know whether your “must haves” are here or on youtube when you pack for a road trip.
I’d love to learn from you!
As always, thank you for stopping by.
Xoxo,
Lindy
Great tips, Lindy! I use many of them, too! Your video is so great–I love to hear your little bit of “southern!”
xx Darlene
Hi Darlene!
I appreciate you stopping by and watching the video! I have a LOT of Southern but try to temper it for the videos so that people outside of the Southeast can understand me. lol!
Hope you have a happy 4th of July!
Great video! You are so organized. I always overpack. Love your tip to keep your shoes in a plastic bag! I never do that!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thanks, Jill!
That makes me happy that you said that I am organized because I have not always been…
Take good care and thanks for stopping by!
Overpacking is one of my superpowers, LOL!! But seriously, I spend an hour before packing actually trying on the outfits and that have saved me many times (then I don’t forget the right bra for the outfit or other specifics)
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
lol! Love it, Jodie!
You know I meant to, but forgot to mention taking the correct bras! I had to pack a strapless one for my coral dress. (An important piece of info that was left out.)
Oh well, next time!
As I sit in my closet doing this very thing, I must take a break and read my favs. Thank goodness for this post and video! If I fly, I’m know I’m limited but when we drive I tend to pack it all and the kitchen sink, lol. Have a beautiful 4th weekend my love!
Well, if you’re driving and you have the room anyway…lol!
You’re the best, Andrea!
Have a great time on your trip my beautiful friend!
Andy uses shower caps to cover the soles of his shoes when packing.
That is a GREAT idea, Neecie! I think I will use that next time.
Thank you for reading and commenting!
xoxo,
Lindy