SHOES. We all love them. But they take up SO. MUCH. ROOM. in your suitcase. Packing less almost always starts with shoes, because unfortunately, they take up the most space (especially in winter). The research I’ve done, talking to others along with my own trial & error, I’ve found that 3 is the magic number.… Continue reading Which Shoes Should I Pack?
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Travel Makeup
I don’t wear a ton of makeup, but I definitely need something to even out my complexion and make my eyes look OPEN, so strangers don’t ask if I’m tired or have recently been crying 😉My makeup bag isn’t large, but it was bigger than I was willing to carry around in my 45L backpack… Continue reading Travel Makeup
How To Pack for a Semester Abroad
As I’ve said before, I am a reformed over-packer. True Life: We wore all of our clothes on the plane to avoid being charged for heavy bags. I mean I really, really, REALLY badly overpacked. Always. It’s embarrassing to think about how much I towed around for almost no reason.When I was a senior in college,… Continue reading How To Pack for a Semester Abroad
Packing for Hot & Cold Weather in One Carry On
For the second year in a row, we’re going to the tropics & the arctic tundra in one trip. Last year was Mexico & Montana, and this year it’s Florida & South Dakota. Brrrrrrr.Last year, I was able to fit everything for a beach anniversary trip & a snowboarding trip in ONE carry on. This… Continue reading Packing for Hot & Cold Weather in One Carry On
Packing Math
Nobody likes math. Everyone likes lighter suitcases.This is the kind of equation I can get behind. H M short sleeve jersey dress, $24 / H M long sleeve button shirt, $31 / H M grey sweat shirt, $24 / Mustard yellow cardigan, $24 / J Crew button down top / Jumpers sweater, $130 / American… Continue reading Packing Math
Packing for Italy in the Fall
We are leaving for Italy in a WEEK! I’ll be doing a trial run of my packing over the weekend, so I’ve been narrowing down what I want to carry around in a 45L backpack all week (hint: i really don’t want to carry much). The 45L backpack I have fits 3 of these medium… Continue reading Packing for Italy in the Fall
4 Ways to Download Kindle eBooks For FREE!
I’ve always loved reading. I remember being in 4th grade and reading an entire Babysitter’s Club book every single night. via For some reason, in my group of friends as a kid, it was cool to read more than anyone else. We did things like compete to read the biggest books in the library in… Continue reading 4 Ways to Download Kindle eBooks For FREE!