Vacation Packing Guide

Each year, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. The holiday honors the service men and women of the United State Armed Forces who have passed away. It is common for cities to put on parades and festivities to celebrate the federal holiday. Memorial Day also signifies the unofficial start of summer! The three day weekend kicks off what is considered to be the summer vacation season, which ends with Labor Day weekend in September.  

Before taking off for a mini getaway or a big vacation, you have to pack, which can be a pain. The anticipation and excitement of a trip can quickly be overshadowed by the hassle of packing. People always stress about having everything they need and let’s not mention how difficult it can be to fit everything into a suitcase; especially if you’re using just a carryon for a plane. If you want to prevent some of the stress that comes along with packing, try using this packing checklist, that way all you’ll have to worry about it fitting it all in your bag.

Oh Georgia....Where to Go?

My husband and I are in the process of planning our yearly road trip and we've been pouring over Internet pages trying to develop a sort-of itinerary for what we want to do and see when we're out. We've decided to go to Georgia this year, as we haven't been there in quite some time and we're both ready for warm weather.

And, we're driving, which will be quite a journey but better than flying, especially with all the rules and restrictions. Last time we went on a plane, it was pretty expensive and passengers were only allowed to take one carry-on item on the plane (a purse is not considered a carry-on, thankfully). However, that pesky liquids restriction still was enact, which I forgot about, so I had to throw some of my favorite lotion away. Oh well I suppose, but it's just a long and drawn out process.

Anyway, one of the places we want to visit is Savannah, and we've found a lot of websites and articles on Savannah attractions. Since we're cheap and try to save as much money as possible, we've been watching the local Groupon page for activity deals. We're thinking of doing a Gray Line Tour - explained here - so we can learn a little more about the city from locals before setting out to explore ourselves. Plus, sometimes it's nice to relax on a bus and let someone else drive, as there's no worrying about getting lost! This is a cute little site too.

Our goal is to go at the end of April...not too soon, but not to far away, either. We still have to book hotel rooms (although I really want to stay at a bed and breakfast) and a rental vehicle, but I know we'll get that taken care of soon. Believe me, we are counting down the days!