10 SMART TIPS FOR
Summer is a popular time for vacations and traveling. For a stress-free packing experience, just remember these 10 tips:
1. Plan Ahead Don’ t wait until the last minute to pack. Create a list of everything you’ ll need for your upcoming vacation. Make sure to check the weather and plan accordingly.
2. Lay It All Out Lay everything out that you think you need for your trip, then get rid of about half of it. It’ s always helpful to think back to your last trip and what you packed. How much of that stuff did you actually use?
3. Roll, Don’ t Fold Rolling your clothes takes less space and helps to keep everything
less wrinkly. Lay your shirts, pants, and skirts face down, fold back the sleeves, then roll from the bottom up.
4. Think Small Slim down your luggage, toiletries, and wardrobe. Take a carry-on instead of checking luggage to save time and money, and, most importantly, to avoid the hassle of dealing with extra baggage. You’ ll be quite surprised how much stuff you can fit in your carry-on, and you’ ll be much happier in the long run.“ He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery
5. Pack Layers Keep your wardrobe simple and interchangeable. Bring versatile clothing that you can reuse in several outfits. Mix and match tops and bottoms to get more use out of your wardrobe. Also, packing dresses is a good way to save space. You can always bring a couple light accessory items such as a scarf or tie to polish off your look.
6. Prep Offline Mode Long journeys are great for catching up on some entertainment. Download reading materials, your favorite TV shows, movies, or games. Audio books and podcasts make time fly during a road trip. Keep a portable charger on hand to make sure your gadgets never run out of power.
7. Bag It Use plastic bags in various sizes to store toiletries, essential oils, or clothing items. Bring an extra bag or two for dirty laundry or a wet swimsuit. Pack your daily supplements and vitamins in small zip-lock bags or a dōTERRA ® Vitamin Pouch to reduce bottle bulk.
8. Go Easy on the Shoes Shoes take up the most room. Wear the heaviest pair, and pack the other lighter pairs. Pack rolled socks into your shoes to save space and keep shoes shaped. Separate shoes in bags and line them along the sides of the suitcase.
9. Pack Snacks This is especially important when travelling with kids. Packing your own healthy snacks will also help you resist the temptation to buy something unhealthy along the way. Dry or fresh fruit, healthy granola bars, and trail mix make excellent snack options whether you are flying or driving.
10. Keep It Fresh Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a used dryer sheet, then put the dryer sheet inside the luggage or individual clothing compartments to help your clothes smell fresh.
Traveling around the world has made me re-think my carry-on! The key to surviving those long
international flights is preparing that precious packed stuff under your seat. I like to pre-pack my snacks so I don’ t have to rely on peanuts and pretzels. Dried fruit( mandarin oranges are my favorite), nuts, and some fresh fruit go a long way to landing happy. In many cities, it will be hours before I have time to get a meal, so I like to save some snacks for my
destination as well. I always pack Lemon to add to my water – staying hydrated is my # 1 travel tip. Keeping your carry-on organized ensures