How to Pack for a Week Away From Home

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: For clothing

   If its for 5 days, pack for six just in case.
   
   Always have a "just-in-case" outfit.
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   Step 2: make sure you know exactly how many days you will be away.

   Pack for the amount of days you will be staying plus one.
   
   Remember swimsuits (if it applies), pajamas, and jackets (if it applies). , Or will you be at a hotel where not everything is provided? Doing laundry can be time consuming and expensive and usually, only upscale hotels offer a Laundry Service.
   
   This service may be great, but it's expensive!,, Do you use creams or cleansers that you will need? Bring a toothbrush and sample sized tube of paste.
   
   If you don't have a toothbrush holder use a baggy.
   
   Pack nothing over 100ml in your hand luggage
   - decant all larger toiletries into 100ml bottles, or the security at the airport will take them. , Pack clothes that all coordinate with each other.
   
   Don't forget under clothes and pajamas! (You may want to have some extra underclothes, so pack for as many days that you are staying plus at least two
   - it never hurts to be safe.) A good thing to do is pack four pairs of shorts/skirts and 9 tee-shirts or vest tops and matching flip-flops.
   
   Also, remember to pack those all too important bathing suits if this guest has a pool.
   
   Remember to pack beach towels, sunscreen, and other pool things.
   
   Shoes:
   Try to pack so that you have outfits that match the shoes you wear to the location, and if not try to only pack one other pair, it really saves space.
   
   Is there a pool or beach? You probably only need to pack one pair of flip-flops. ,, Remember your cell phone and its charger.
   
   This is especially important if you are very far from home--you don't want to be out of touch.
   
   Same with your laptop if you're bringing it.
   
   Remember its connections and its cord that goes to the wall for charging.
   
   As well with an iPod or mp3 player--make sure you have the USB cord and charger for it. , These include magazines, music and books. ,, It's not fun if you forget the DS, iPods, or even phones.
   
   You can also bring books ,
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   Step 3: Make a list of everything you use in a day.

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   Step 4: Start with your location: Will you be at a friend or family member's home where you can use their items sometimes?

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   Step 5: Start with your head: Shampoo and conditioner

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   Step 6: your own brush or comb (you never want to be stuck with lice)

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   Step 7: Pack for your face.

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   Step 8: Pack clothes.

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   Step 9: Include other things like medications – you'll need proof that these are yours if you are going to an airport

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    Step 10: so take a prescription form or something with you.. Make sure you have enough to last the trip plus a day or two.

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    Step 11: Pack electronic gear.

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    Step 12: Remember things that will entertain you.

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    Step 13: Don't forget your underwear

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    Step 14: spending money

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    Step 15: and lots of lollies or treats if you are traveling in a car.

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    Step 16: Never forget the things to keep kids amused.

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    Step 17: Being away from home is hard

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    Step 18: just remember to enjoy yourself!

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