What are you planning to do for self-care this month? Keep it simple but strategic so that it really makes a difference to how you feel.Pre-book your grocery delivery slots so you know you’ve got a regular delivery in case you run low on things.Meal plan for the month, or even just a week at a time if you struggle to plan for the next 4/5 weeks.Work out timings for travel, and snacks needed for your kids or whether you need childcare? Check for upcoming dentist or doctor’s appointments.Check for birthdays coming up to make sure you’ve got cards, gift wrap and presents so it’s not a last-minute dash to the shops!.I’ve included links to further reading which you can click on to read more detailed guidance or tips on a particular area! I hope you find it helpful! The soft-cloth handles on this thing can't be beat for hoisting into an overhead bin.Here are some ideas for your monthly checklist to help you plan and prepare throughout the month. If you are not a hard-sided suitcase lover, I also have this American Tourister Carry-On Spinner.Again, this is another hard-side suitcase that has the same configuring I mentioned above (opening in the middle). Because of the laptop compartment, the clothing compartment is rather small, so I can go only two nights max with this one due to its size. It was neat because my laptop fit in the front compartment (I use my laptop in the airport, but not on the actual flight, so it was great to store my laptop inside of it). If you are really skilled at compact packing, I used to carry this Delsey suitcase.But, if you live out of your suitcase on the road, it can be awkward to set on a hotel luggage rack. This isn't an issue for me since I unpack in hotels. Please note: this is a hard-sided suitcase (which I prefer), but if you're not used to it, it does open down the middle with two equal compartments. I currently carry this Delsey carry-on suitcase on most trips, along with a BIG purse that goes under the seat in front of me (where I keep my electronics and toiletries). I love most of the Delsey-brand suitcases (I stumbled onto them while walking my mall and going through Dillard's).***Don't forget to pack your printable packing list INSIDE your suitcase so you make sure to pack up all of the stuff you brought with you.*** Carry-On Suitcases My biggest requirement is four spinner wheels and durable enough to hold my purse on top of it while I park it in front of me at the airport (without the weight of my purse toppling it). And as I mentioned, I'm a firm believer in carry-on only these days, so that's what I'm sharing. So, my priority is to pack as efficiently as possible knowing that I *may* have to schlep suitcases down a flight of stairs to get on a train (as well as fit my suitcases tightly around me on said train). I used to Uber everywhere on trips, but I honestly love public transit a lot more (it seems safer to me than being alone in the back of a random stranger's car). And I try to pack with the thought that I have to maneuver my bags on my own via public transit (usually a subway or train, often a bus). I fly a few times a year, sometimes alone on work-related trips, sometimes with my family for pleasure. My husband always tells me that I need to be a professional suitcase-tester. I've also included additional spaces to write in extra items that you like to include on your travels, too.There is a spot for quantity and a spot to check that the item is packed.Personally, I use these Ultra Fine Tip Expo markers with my trip packing list. Using this list with lamination requires using dry erase markers. When you laminate your checklist, you can use it over and over (I store one inside my suitcase so it's always ready for trip packing).Grab them here on Amazon for the best price I've seen. These allow you to quickly laminate at home without a machine or anything. I use these super nifty Avery Self Adhesive Laminating Sheets (pictured above in their old packaging design.these last me forever). I don't recommend laminating if you print on 's too thick to laminate and often bubbles the adhesion. If you're not planning to laminate, printing on white cardstock will add to the durability of the list.
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