Mimi Packs Light: 10/07/12

Sunday, October 7, 2012

DON'T PACK LARGE PILL BOTTLES

LARGE PILL BOTTLES TAKE UP A LOT OF ROOM. PLAN IN ADVANCE AS TO WHAT YOU WILL NEED ON YOUR TRIP. THEN PUT THEM IN A SMALL PLASTIC BAG OR IN A DAILY SORT BOX. THESE BOXES WORK WELL FOR VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS TOO. A FRIEND OF MINE USES A WEEKLY SORT BOX FOR HER EARRINGS. SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE WILL WEAR EACH DAY AND PLACES THE APPROPRIATE EARRINGS IN EACH OF THE DAILY COMPARTMENTS.

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.