We’re officially one month out from vacation! I’ve been
mentally “collecting” what to bring in my head and starting to pack! Which, for
me can be dangerous to do so far in advance. I’m not exactly what you would
call a light packer and I am usually sweating at the check-in counter when they
are weighing my bag.
I just like to have different options in case I decide I’m
not feeling what I put on. My sister used to lovingly refer to this as my
costume changes when I was younger.
Gray, on the other hand, will be throwing the first clothes his
hands touch and a pair of shoes. This is literally us when it comes to packing:
@timdrugan While she brings 18 pairs of pants, 37 shirts, and 824 sweaters that have to go in my suitcase because she's out of room. #comedy #comedyskit #marriedlife #relationship #travel #minimalist ♬ original sound - Tim Drugan
So here’s the start to my guide to overpacking 🙃
1. Swimsuits - I recently bought 3 new Lilly suits for this trip because if I’m going to be on a beach in FL- I better be in Lilly! I plan on being at the beach every day and I loaaaaath putting on a cold, wet swimsuit. Also packing a coverup!
2. Sandals – I just purchased my first pair of Jack Rogers specifically for this trip! I’m also plan to bring my faux Birks for the beach and maybe my block sandals for dinners
3. Dresses, Dresses and more Dresses – I normally wear a few dresses throughout the week, but on vacation I’ll wear a dress almost every day. I like to wear the dresses that I normally cannot for work, plus every day is worth celebrating if I’m on vacation!
4. The comfy and causals – I’m not one to roll right out of bed and get dressed. I definitely need a lounge set for waking up in the morning and turning-in in the evening.We’re also hoping to do some outdoor activities like fishing and kayak that aren’t too dress friendly (not that I’ve let that stop me in the past)
5. Accessories - I get paranoid traveling with too much jewelry and usually try to pack something nice but neutral for everything. So for me this will mostly be sunglasses and hair accessories. Though I’m not to sure I should even bother attempting to do something with my hair in the Florida humidity… tips welcomed!
6. BAGS - I already know I’m going to struggle to pack smart here… I’m too excited and there’s too many possibilities. I think I’m going to approach this by picking out my outfits and letting them do the choosing.
7. Toiletries - Probably my least favorite to consider when packing. I love all my lotions & potions and have a hard time getting down to just the basics. Definitely another area prone to over packing. However, I’m hoping to buy some stuff like shampoo, condition, sunblock, ect when we get there and then just ditch it at the end.
8. Downtime fun
- I’m hoping to throw in a few books from my “to be read” pile. I bought “It
ends with us” and “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” back in December and
haven’t started them yet. I have been reading (I’m on my 22nd book
of 2022) but there’s just something about having a book checked out from the
library with a due date that’s more motivating than the one sitting in my room
collecting dust. If I have room I might bring along a needlepoint canvas
to stitch too! I’m really hoping to stop in a LNS while I’m these since I don’t
have one!
This is as far as I’ve gotten with the tentative plans we have! I’m sure as we make more plans my list will only grow! What are your vacation must packs?
