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Packing For A Vacation

August 20, 2019 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Packing For A Vacation

When it comes to your packing for your vacation, a bit of pre-planning can be an incredibly wise move. Leaving your suitcase planning to the last minute can result in over-packing, and filling your suitcase with too many unused items. Anyone who has had to wear half of their suitcase on the plane to meet the baggage limit will understand this common mishap. If you’re stuck for ideas on what to pack, or what you should keep your suitcase limited to, here are a few tips.

Make-up

If you are going to spend your days in and out of the ocean or pool, you don’t want to carry around an extensive make-up kit. Using makeup products that come with a wand attached to the lid, or simply roll-up like a lipstick will save increase the bag space you have. Not only do you need to consider this, but finding a lipstick that is suitable for the beach is also vital. Mented lip gloss for dark skin is brilliant for wearing on the beach and re-applying throughout the day. The wide range of colors available will ensure you have a product you can actually work with through day and night. Remember to keep any liquids you pack close to the top – you may need to put them in a separate bag when you reach security.

Swimsuits

One of the best things about swimsuits is they take up relatively little suitcase space. If you’re going to over-pack anything – opt for swimsuits. You can switch up your look on a daily basis without having to find your hotel’s laundry facilities.

Daywear vs. Nightwear

Shoes are perhaps the worst offenders for taking up room in your suitcase. As annoying as it may be, you might have to find a way to limit how many shoes or large items you will need to take. Finding one pair of daytime shoes that will take you on any walking expeditions and will tolerate a number of terrains will save you from over-packing.

A handy tip for a day or nightwear that’s light in color is to pack it inside out. This means that any substances that could rub or transfer onto your pale clothing and create a stain are less likely to show on the outside – genius.

Light cotton garments

Cotton garments are ideal for traveling. Why? They save so much space. Not only are they far more breathable in hotter countries, but they can be tucked and rolled into your luggage. You could make use of packing cubes to help you stay organized but if you don’t have any packing cubes to hand, rolling your clothes could save you loads of space.

One hat

By packing a simple hat into your luggage, you can instantly transform an outfit with just a single item. By just packing one, singular hat, you will save plenty of space, and also give yourself vital UVA and UVB protection.

Packing for a summer vacation requires a bit of clever strategy. Anything small and light can be packed in abundance, but larger, bulkier objects will require some frugal thinking. By prioritizing your lightest and best garments, you will keep a stylish suitcase that doesn’t compromise on wardrobe options.

Sunglasses

You cannot forget to make sure that your eyes are protected in the bright sun during your vacation. At SmartBuyGlasses  you can find a wide variety of eyewear, from trendy sunglasses to prescription eyewear at good prices.

 

Filed Under: travel Tagged With: packing, packing for a road trip, packing for a vacation, travel, vacation

Packing for a Road Trip

July 6, 2019 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The chances are that you are planning on going on a road trip or you are about to embark on one and have thus stumbled on this article. Packing for a road trip isn’t something that should give you a headache, although when you don’t know where to start, it very well can.

 

Here are a few tips for what you should always bring with you the next time you are planning a weekend getaway with your friends and family members. The better prepared you are, the more at ease you will be when the time finally comes to depart for your trip. Continue reading for more information.

 

The music playlist

A good road trip simply isn’t complete without the perfect music playlist. You and your road trip companions should compile a playlist beforehand that you can then play during this road trip.

 

Getting the right snacks

Snacks are always a necessity, especially when you know that you will be driving for a more extended period of time. The question is, what type of snacks should you bring?

 

Food is fuel for your body, and you need it to maintain your energy. It’s always in your best interest to bring with you healthy and nutritional snacks. One such example is Bob’s Red Mill nutrition bars, and there are countless different flavors that you can choose from, depending on you and your family’s preference.

 

Ensure that you have your essentials in the trunk

Depending on how long you are going and where you plan on driving to in the first place, you should always ensure that all of your trip essentials are placed in the trunk of your car. This is something that you should have also packed well in advance, as well.

 

Pillows and blankets

Sleep is always critical for any road trip, and there may be moments where the passengers will want to fall asleep for a few hours. This is exactly why you should have some pillows and blankets that you can keep in the back of the car until you need them.

You might even decide to pull over somewhere so that everyone in the car can take a nap, including the driver, in which case the pillows will become even handier!

 

First aid kit

You never know what could happen and where, and that is why a first aid kit is always essential to bring along to any trip, regardless of the duration or how you are getting there.

 

Water bottle

Staying hydrated is just as important as having food and other snacks for the trip. Everyone should have a portable water bottle that they have invested in and that they can bring with them on this trip. This will not only come in useful for the road trip but for day-to-day life as well.

 

Follow these tips, and you will feel more prepared than ever before for your upcoming road trip. Plus, you will now know exactly what to do for your next trip with friends or family members as well!

Filed Under: fatherhood Tagged With: car trip, family vacation, father, fatherhood, packing for a road trip, road trip, road trip car preparation, vacation

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