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I am soooo excited! I am in the process of packing to travel and visit my first grandchild! I would tell you that I have waited patiently for this day to arrive, but my family would be laughing hysterically in the background.

Since travel season is upon us, I thought I might share a few of my packing tips with you. You see, I am going to be gone for ten days, and I will not have to check my bags. I thought you might like to know some of my secrets.

1) Keep shoes to a minimum. They take up lots of space. I am taking black ballet flats, sandals, and flip flops. I’ll wear the ones that take up the most room and pack the other two.

2) Try to keep things simple and make sure they mix and match. I am taking:

2 pair of jeans – one cropped, one long
2 black bottoms – one cropped pants, one gaucho
3 white tees, two short sleeve, one long
2 white camisoles
2 light weight sweaters, one white, one red
2 coordinating red tops
5 light weight blouses
necessary lingerie and sleepwear
small gifts for family, a gift bag, and tissue

3) Carry your toiletries and reading material in a tote large enough to hold a small purse, so you can combine them when going through security.

That’s it! I haven’t had to check a bag in years. It has made travel so much easier and enjoyable.

Finally, I want to give you a close up of a few of the little things I am taking for my grandson and his mom. It wasn’t easy keeping it to just a few items that would pack easily. The choices for baby are wonderful. I find I can get lost in the children’s aisles. So, once I arrive at my destination, I will take the proud parents out to do some baby shopping of their own.



It’s time to run! I have a few more things to finish before I catch my plane. I hope to post while I am away, but if I am unable to get to a computer I will share the fun as soon as I return.