"Over and over again, I'd pack a full suitcase filled with everything I could need: summer clothes, hoodies for the chilly air-conditioned Florida restaurants, bathing suits, shoes, a dressier outfit that I never wore but always brought just in case. And, of course, I'd have my least favorite thing to pack: an abundance of toiletries for my hair, skin, and body. My Type-A, list-making personality didn't allow me to just throw these items in my bag."
"A few years ago, my husband's brother and his family moved from our hometown in New York to Sarasota, Florida. Some time later, my mother-in-law and aunt-in-law followed. Now, my husband, our two daughters, and I travel to Sarasota at least once a year, sometimes more. I'm always excited for my kids to see their grandmother and spend time with their cousins, and I enjoy hanging out with my in-laws in the warm weather, catching up on each other's lives."
Frequent family trips to Sarasota created excitement and repeated packing stress. Packing required lists, inventories, shopping, and careful organization into cubes and zip-up bags, often taking three days. The suitcase routinely contained summer clothes, hoodies, swimwear, shoes, a dressy outfit, and many toiletries. A husband suggested buying inexpensive clothing locally and storing essentials at the mother-in-law's home to eliminate the need for extensive packing. The new approach allows lighter travel, fewer checked bags, less time preparing, and reduced anxiety about forgetting items while still ensuring access to needed clothing and toiletries on arrival.
Read at Business Insider
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