Packing can be one of the most stressful things to do when preparing for a trip. You’re constantly left asking yourself, what will the weather be? How much do I actually need? Did I overpack? Do I have everything I will absolutely need?  These are all questions that I ask myself while I sit on my floor surrounded by mountains of clothes, toiletries and other items I could possibly, but probably not need.

The first step in efficiently packing is writing down the events you will be attending and what the weather will be like in your destination. Once you have your events in order make sure you have an outfit for each event you have planned. This helps me weigh out a huge chunk of clothing I probably would have packed but didn’t really need.

The second step is to print a checklist for any toiletries or other items you could need. Let me tell you from personal experience, you can never go wrong with a checklist. This is a way to remind yourself what you have and what you need.

The third step is to RELAX, I know traveling can be stressful but always remember to relax. If you get there and realize you forgot something, there is probably a store around the corner that has exactly what you need. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

Love always,

-H