Packing

[Littlepig8834]

We go on holiday very soon, I'm usually really good at packing, motivated and get it done in one go. But not this year, it seems such an effort, everything seems a mess.

Any tips to make it easy, I've written a list, but even that's half arsed!!

Plan outfits for every day + maybe 1/2 spares and that's it. Don't pack anything extra!
Use packing cubes, they're fab. I have the Ryherst ones from Amazon but similar ones would do the same job.

I didn't pack until the day before we left this year. I made a list of all essentials, ironed everything, laid it all out on the bed/floor/any available space and then just knuckled down and packed it all in one afternoon. Less likely to forget things if I leave it until the last minute as I remember what I've packed. I also find it easier to not let anyone else get involved. Dp is on hand if I ask him to do anything but he tends to stay out of the way!

Good idea about laying out on the bed, I think this is what I need as it'll help me see all that we've got to take!

I have packing cubes, used them for quite a while and sing their praises to people, which is why I'm confused I can't get into the packing spirit this year!!

I'm going to start now, the crappy weather outside is also an incentive!

I've just come back - when I packed (and DD did the same) we made sure that every top/bottom went with at least two other things . Dresses are stand alone
Only three pairs of shoes -one to wear , flip flops (nice ones ) and sandles to walk about.

I didn't have packing cubes but I did buy some zip fasten bags