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Originally Posted by kazbates
Don't laugh! When the older two kids got to the point that I thought I could trust them to pack their own suitcases (they assured me they could handle it and to quit bugging them  ), we arrived in FL to realize that Shannon had, indeed, forgotten to pack any underwear! Thankfully we were going to Grandma's house and since my mother is a card carrying member of Super Shoppers of America, we were at the mall replenishing the missing items in no time!! Needless to say since that time, Shannon has been asked at least once before we leave for a trip by every member of the family if she has packed her unmentionables. She is non-too-pleased by this, let me tell you.  |
Tim and I have a rule of 1 bag each, carry-on only. This was a challenge when we spent 2 wks in Spain. We wore every outfit twice before it was "officially" dirty, even if it was filthy after the first wearing. Wear comfy sneakers on the plane and pack a pair of sandals. Depend on the kindness of hotels for toiletries and/or the ready availability of shops to purchase anything we needed. Actually wear those souvenir t-shirts twice, don't just pack them up and bring them home. Pack all of our oldest and rattiest underwear, wear it twice, then throw it away in the hotel trash. That last move leaves room in the carry-on for souvenirs.
WARNING: Do not attempt this in winter, when clothes are bulkier. It might burst through the carry-on and rip a hole in the side of the plane!