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Monday, February 27, 2017

How to Prepare a Beach Vacation Checklist



“en”:”How to Prepare a Beach Vacation Checklist. You can have everything you need for a fun-filled trip to the seashore, as long as you do a little advance planning. Don’t miss a beat with these beach vacation packing tips. You will need Categories Template (optional) and 3×5 index cards (optional). Step 1. Start your checklist by searching online for a beach vacation checklist. Copy the template into a word processing program. This way, you don’t have to start from scratch and you can edit the list to meet your needs. Step 2. Organize your checklist into categories to leave no item behind. Sample categories include: clothes, toiletries, entertainment/toys, food, sun protection, beachwear, beach lounging equipment, camera equipment and other electronics.


Step 3. Envision the accommodations, location, and planned activities for your trip to get an idea of what to write under each category. You won’t need a beach umbrella or beach towels at a five-star beach resort hotel, but you might if you’re renting a private home. If you will be snorkeling, plan on bringing your fins and mask. Step 4. Customize your checklist for each vacation according to the length of the trip. If you are staying a week in accommodations without a washer and dryer, pack seven to eight changes of clothes and at least three swimsuits. If you are learning how to scuba dive, don’t forget to put your wetsuit and underwater camera on the checklist. Use 3X5 index cards for each person to make packing for the whole family a cinch. Write what each person needs to pack on their own card and check items off as they are packed. Step 5. Be sure to include medications, aloe vera, other health items, and a first-aid kit on the checklist. This way minor scrapes and sunburns won’t send you into a tizzy.


Step 6. Do most of your packing the day before departure. Highlight any remaining items that you need to check off your list, such as toiletries or favorite toys, to refer to the next day so you don’t forget them as you rush out the door! Did you know The U.S. has more than 12,000 miles of coastline, including Alaska and Hawaii.. “


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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

12 Travel Packing Tips: Howdini Hacks



“en”:”Finally your vacation is here, but the thought of packing all this into this is freaking you out. Stress-free travel starts with smart packing. And while you probably already know that rolling your clothes saves space, take this trick to a new level with this FOLD and roll technique. The key is to create even layers and maximize every inch. Start with the bulkiest items. Stuff shoes with small items like resealable plastic bags filled with socks and underwear. Then, place individual shoes along the edges of the case. Belts can also be laid along the edge. Fill in gaps with the smallest rolls of clothing- things like t-shirts and camisoles. Larger items like jeans, jackets and dresses should then be laid in flat layers, and packed in an overlapping layer formation. If there are gaps around the edges, take these flat-laying clothes and tuck them into the sides. A bonus tip for blazers and other lined clothing is to pack them inside out, to help avoid wrinkles. You’re doing great so far with light, space-saving packing, so don’t get weighed down by toiletries and other extras! Save empty travel-size bottles to refill and use on trips over and over again.


This saves space and time, and is good for the environment. To avoid leaks and spills in your suitcase, place a square of plastic wrap over the bottles before closing the cap. Empty prescription bottles are also great for things like cotton swabs. An old contact case can be put to great use, from storing small supplies of foundation and other makeup, to little necessities, like safety pins. Keep delicate jewelry secure and tangle-free by laying them out onto a sheet of press n seal plastic wrap.


Place another sheet on top, then seal, roll, and pack away somewhere safe. A great tip for keeping earrings together is to secure them through the holes of a button. This way, they can be tossed into your cosmetic bag and still be super easy to find! Finally, ditch the heavy stacks of books and magazines and go digital! Loading titles onto your tablet or smart phone will save paper, money, and most importantly, your shoulders! If all these great tips still haven’t lightened your load, remember — you can always sneak the heavy stuff into your travel partner’s bag! Thanks for watching! For more Howdini hacks, click on the videos on screen and subscribe to our channel.


Do you have any other great packing tips? Let us know in the comments below.. “


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12 Travel Packing Tips: Howdini Hacks