| It's always fun to get away for a summer | | | | get-away. |
| weekend. Especially when you have a nice place | | | | Sunglasses/Sunhat- Have you ever arrived |
| to go. But what in the world should you pack for | | | | somewhere only to realize that you have |
| a summer weekend get-away. Here are a few | | | | forgotten your sunglasses? I have, and I can tell |
| items that everyone should pack when going | | | | you that it is highly unenjoyable. Usually when you |
| away for the weekend, no matter where that | | | | go away for the weekend you will plan to be |
| get-away location is. | | | | outside in the gorgeous sunshine, therefore, you |
| Clothes- Obviously you will want to pack clothes | | | | will definitely want to bring along a pair of |
| for your weekend get-away. The type and | | | | sunglasses or at least your favorite hat. The sun |
| amount of clothing will depend on your location | | | | can be very bright and your eyes need the |
| and how particular you are. My general rule of | | | | protection. |
| thumb is to pack the same number of outfits as | | | | Sunscreen- When you decide to take a weekend |
| days we will be gone, plus one. For example, if we | | | | get-away it is very important to bring along a |
| will be going on a three day weekend get-away | | | | bottle of your favorite sunscreen. The sun's rays |
| then I will pack four complete outfits for each | | | | can cause a lot of damage to your skin so always |
| day. By doing this I will give myself more variety | | | | try to protect your skin as much as you possibly |
| and have an extra outfit just in case my children | | | | can. Nothing can ruin a great weekend get-away |
| decide to spill something on me one day. You just | | | | worse than spending all weekend as red as a fully |
| never know what will happen, so pack one extra. | | | | cooked lobster and in so much pain that you just |
| Swimsuit- Always pack a swimsuit when you are | | | | don't want to move. So bring along that |
| going on a weekend get-away. You could be going | | | | sunscreen and lather yourself with it often while |
| to the beach, to the mountains or simply to the | | | | you are outside enjoying your weekend |
| middle of nowhere, but always pack a swimsuit. | | | | get-away. |
| You may want to go swimming or just do some | | | | Camera- I am a major camera-carrier when I go |
| sunbathing, either way you will regret not bringing | | | | somewhere interesting. By bringing along a |
| that swimsuit if it turns out that you do indeed | | | | camera I am always assured that I will not miss |
| need it. | | | | one of those memorable moments when my |
| Toiletries- Toiletries are always required when you | | | | children are doing something funny or just plain |
| go on a summer weekend get-away, or any | | | | cute. Even if you aren't taking children with you |
| get-away for that matter. I always end up | | | | on your weekend get-away you should bring |
| running off and forgetting something so I always | | | | along your favorite camera. You never know |
| have to make myself a list weeks in advance so | | | | when something interesting, beautiful or just plain |
| that I can keep adding to it when I think of | | | | funny will draw your attention and make you |
| something else to take along. You will want to | | | | want to catch it on camera for posterity. |
| bring things like haircare products (shampoo, | | | | The destination of your weekend get-away isn't |
| conditioner, mousse, hairspray, etc.), personal care | | | | nearly as important as the person you will be |
| products (deodorant, cologne, toothpaste & | | | | enjoying the weekend with. By making sure that |
| toothbrushes), contact lens or eyeglasses case | | | | you pack everything that you will need, you are |
| and whatever else are you usual toiletries. Try to | | | | ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable |
| only take things that you know you will need for | | | | weekend get-away. Have fun and you will be sure |
| the weekend or else you will be taking along far | | | | to come home rested and relaxed at the end of |
| too much luggage for a simple weekend | | | | your weekend get-away. |