Here are five quick packing tips to keep you organized for your summer travels:

1. Purchase solid shampoo and lotion bars instead of liquid brands.   Various cosmetics companies (including LUSH) sell them.

2. Take a slimmer wallet.   You can probably remove extra cards/photos/and miscellaneous items like your library card, some frequent shopper cards, and even some credit cards before you go.

3. Pre-choose your outfits and pack each day’s choices together in gallon size clear plastic bags.

4. Use old sunglass cases to hold chargers and earphones.

5. Use weeklong medication/vitamin holders (which are labelled with days of the week) to organize & hold the jewelry you will be taking.   This allows you to see what you have and hopefully avoid tangles and knots in bracelets and necklaces.