About Today: How to Pack for Vacation

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor When it comes to packing for vacation, I have two modes: 1) bring my whole house, and 2) pack random, ultimately useless items and cash. Generally, I lean toward option 2, which results in my turning up at the beach with a mismatched bikini and some bedroom slippers. How to Pack for Vacation My point is that it's hard to get packing right. I'm getting better, though: This year was my first ever vacation in which I did not have to buy either a toothbrush or socks. 9 Ways to Get Organized Before You Travel 13 Things to Do Before You Leave Home See More About:  family holidays  quick tips  saving money Keep Kids Amused on Long Trips Packing for long road trips is especially hard. The temptation is just to throw every toy you have into the back of the car and hope for the best. (This is even harder on planes, where they really frown on you using every available inch of space on toys.) What to Pack for Vacation With Baby What to Pack for Vacation With a Toddler See More About:  car travel  family travel tips  5 Reasons to Take a Vacation From Work Packing schmacking -- the real challenge might be just to take a real vacation at all. Taking a "vacation from work" might seem redundant, but for most of us, time off doesn't necessarily mean that we're totally unplugged. Here's why you should leave the laptop at home. iPhone Apps for Road Trips Packing List for Couples See More About:  family holidays  working moms  career success How to Have a Worry-Free Vacation Here's how to unplug your brain, along with your laptop. Packing List for a Family Trip Pack Your Suitcase to Thwart Wrinkled Clothes See More About:  small business vacations  business management  stress Today Ads Family Vacation Packing for Vacation Packing Tips Beach Vacation Travel Pack Featured Articles 101 Things to Do When There's Nothing to Do What Does the Bible Say About Depression? Get Started With VoIP Can Solar Power Save Money? How to Survive Summer School Follow Us on Facebook   More from About.com Healthcare Careers Have you been dreaming of working in the medical field? Here are a few things to consider before moving forward with your career plan. More> Medical Job Search From clarifying your goals to successfully interviewing, these six steps can help you obtain a rewarding and profitable medical career. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement