No flight - Packing

When we do not fly and we are taking a trip for four days or less I pack in possibly a unconventional way, but to me it is so much more relaxing than putting everything in a suitcase. I pack in a laundry basket, yes I said I pack in a laundry basket.

Here are my thoughts about why I pack in a basket. 1. After the trip is over all of your dirty laundry is in a laundry basket already 2. Lots more space is around if you do not have a zipper 3. If you put a put a blanket on the top (I always do because I know most hotels do not wash the comforters) you can still stack extra items on top in the car if needed 4. Easy to place on a rolling hotel cart 5. Overall I think I pack more efficiently in the basket because I have space without the top 6. If you have a small child it is a time saver too because you can carry it around dumping stuff in as you are leaving if needed. Ok I have tons more reasons but you get the point I think it's gravy!!

Try it on your next trip!! Let me know how it goes!!

Travel Tips of the week

We love to travel so these are some tricks we use:

1. Stick a dryer sheet in your suit case(s) when you travel because it helps keep all your belongings smelling great!
2. Save space by putting socks in your shoes
3. Use your largest purse for your personal item to get more carry on
4. When traveling with small children don't forget to bring something they love to play with plus a surprise toy or toys to distract when needed
5. Wrap bottles of shampoo and such with clear plastic wrap then a ziplock to prevent bad leaks
6. Check the weather before you go and pack items you might be able to wear a few times or items that will dry quickly after a quick wash in the sink or laundry
7. Think about shipping a few items for an extended stay
8. Pack extra ziplock and trash bags for dirty laundry plus packing up items you may have purchased on your trip
9. Wear socks during travel... Everyone takes their shoes off where you do at security Yuck!!
10. For long flights purchase food and drink to carry on with you plus have your own ear buds in case of an in flight movie
11. To pop your ears fake a yawn then to pop a babies ears gently make sure they are drinking something on take off and landing

I have tons more but I'm running out of steam with it being 2:02am I think I will try to sleep now! :)