Mimi Packs Light: 10/02/12

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

IS YOUR POCKETBOOK CAUSING YOU PAIN?

DID YOU KNOW THAT OVERLOADING YOUR POCKETBOOK COULD CAUSE PHYSICAL DAMAGE? WELL IT CAN. I JUST READ A GREAT ARTICLE BY ALYSSA SHAFFER IN THE JULY 2012 ISSUE OF "PREVENTION" MAGAZINE. SHE INCLUDES HELPFUL TIPS ON REMOVING SOME OF THE WEIGHT, (unload pennies, coupons and extra cards from your bag regularly), AVOID BAGS WITH LOTS OF BUCKLES OR HEAVY METAL TRIMS, AND USE POUCHS OR ZIPPERED BAGS FOR LIKE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE EASILY REMOVED IF NOT NEEDED. THE ARTICLE INCLUDES DIAGRAMS FOR CARRYING YOUR POCKETBOOK CORRECTLY AND IS WELL WORTH THE READ.

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.