Mimi Packs Light: 07/17/12

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

WALLET PROTECTION TIP

IF YOU ARE PLANNING AN OUTING FOR THE DAY OR JUST A SHORT TRIP, TAKE A MOMENT TO REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF YOUR WALLET. REMOVE ALL CREDIT AND BUSINESS CARDS THAT YOU WILL NOT BE USING. PUT THE CARDS THAT YOU WILL NOT NEED IN A SAFE PLACE AT YOUR HOME OR IN A HOTEL OR CRUISE SHIP SAFE DEPOSIT BOX. NOW TAKE OUT THE WALLET CARDS YOU WILL NEED AND PHOTOGRAPH THEM. I USUALLY LAY MINE IN A GROUP ON MY BED AND TAKE ONE PHOTO OF THE WHOLE LOT. NEXT, EMAIL THE PHOTO TO YOURSELF, CHECK TO SEE THAT IT ARRIVED IN YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT AND THEN DELETE THE PICTURE. YOU WOULDN'T WANT THAT INFO. AVAILABLE IF YOUR PHONE OR CAMERA WAS LOST OR STOLEN. IF BY SOME CHANCE YOU WERE TO LOSE YOUR WALLET, THE EMAIL YOU SENT WILL PROVE VERY VALUABLE FOR REPLACEMENT PURPOSES.

MIMI LOVES TO CARRY ON

Whenever possible, I always opt for carry-on luggage, often an under-the-seater. I have been able to tour in Europe and then hop on a cruise for two weeks (with three to four outfit changes a day) all with a standard-size carry-on suitcase. How can this be done without wearing the same outfits over and over? Anyone can do the same by charting out their daily wear; choosing fabrics that are light-weight, wrinkle-free and pre-coordinated using a base-color theme; scaling down on cosmetics and toiletry sizes; and packing only what will really be used.