15 Minute Challenges: Packing

Summer vacation is just around the corner, so it is time to make sure your luggage is ready to hit the road.  It’s simple to do if you break it down into bite sized chunks which I’ve done for you in these 15 Minute Challenges.  Ready! Set! Go!

EDIT LUGGAGE

  • Prep by gathering cup of tea/coffee or favorite beverage and turning on your favorite music.
  • Set Timer.
  • Collect all luggage in your house in one large open space i.e. living room.
  • Match sizes of luggage together, i.e., carry on vs large check luggage.
  • Evaluate each piece of luggage in each size for damage.  Set damaged luggage to the side.
  • Ask yourself if you like to use the remaining pieces of luggage.  If not, set to the side.
  • Determine how many pieces of luggage each family member needs.  Suggestion:
    • 1 Large
    • 1 Medium
    • 1 Carry On
    • 1 Tote/Briefcase/Backpack
    • Specialty (i.e. golf clubs, etc…)
  • Create a list of luggage needed to purchase to fill in any gaps.
  • Donate damaged and unloved luggage.
  • Go buy your new luggage!
HINT:  Tuesday Morning & TJMaxx are great stores to find wonderful deals on luggage.  Looking for luggage made in Texas that is customizable?  Check out Jon Hart Luggage.

If you are short on space to store your larger luggage pieces, we recommend you look at Biaggi luggage.  Here is the Leggero 22″ Foldable Spinner Carry On.

EDIT LUGGAGE ACCESSORIES

  • Prep by gathering cup of tea/coffee or favorite beverage and turning on your favorite music.
  • Set Timer.
  • Collect all luggage accessories in your house in one large open space i.e. living room.
  • Match luggage accessories together i.e. cosmetic bags, lingerie bags, jewelry organizers, Pliios, garment organizers, toiletry bottles.
  • Evaluate each luggage accessory for damage.  Set damaged items to the side.
  • Ask yourself if you like to use the remaining luggage accessories.  If not, set to the side.
  • Determine how you like to pack your clothes & toiletries.
  • Create a list of luggage accessories needed to purchase to fill in any gaps.
  • Donate unloved luggage accessories and discard damage pieces.
  • Go buy your new accessories!
HINT: Tuesday Morning & TJMaxx are great stores to find wonderful deals on luggage accessories!  Looking for luggage accessories made in Texas that are customizable?  Check out Jon Hart accessories.

EDIT SWIM WEAR

  • Prep by gathering cup of tea/coffee or favorite beverage and turning on your favorite music.
  • Set Timer.
  • Collect all swim wear in your house.  A large bed is a great way to lay everything out.
  • Match like items together i.e. swimsuits vs coverups vs beach bags.
  • Evaluate each item for damage.  Set damaged items to the side.
  • Ask yourself if you like to use the remaining items. (This is a good time to try on swimwear.) If you no longer like it or cannot wear it with confidence, set to the side.
  • Create a list of swim wear needed to purchase to fill in any gaps.  Suggestions:
    • 3 swimsuits
    • 2 coverups
    • 2 flip flops
    • 1 hat
    • 1 pair of sunglasses
    • 1 beach bag
  • All new sunscreen. (Sunscreen is only good for 12 months.  Last year’s will not protect you.)
  • Supergoop for lip protection from both sunscreen and wind damage
Donate unloved swim accessories and discard damaged pieces as well as swimsuits.
Go buy your new swim wear!
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