How to pack your bags for (short) travel

Hi,
I know it's been a while since I last posted something.
Today I wanted to talk about packing for a trip with the plane.
Because when you'll read this I will be in Portugal with my sister and her bff.
We're going for a girls trip in the sun and will be gone for 5 days, but I'll update you about that in another blog :)

How to prepare before your holiday. (this is for the summer, for the winter I would pack warmer)

• After booking

          - Are all my documents / passport still valid? If not make sure all is are valid.              

• 2 weeks before departure

           - Do I need to buy any medication?

           - Can I still fit in all my clothes / swimwear?

• A week before departure

          - Do I have all my reservation documents?

          - Is my medical bag in order?

          - Are all my liquids under 100 ml and in total under 1l?

          - Do I need to buy anything else?

          - Do the last of your shopping (small deodorant, shampoo, body lotion,...).

• 48h before departure

          - Online check in for the plane.

          - Pack your bags (suitcase + hand luggage)

          - Make sure you don't have to much with you, check the weight you can bring (for us it's 10kg)

          - Print out all the needed documents

          - Take a cope of your passport / driver license.

What to pack?

• Medicines

          Dafalgan (or whatever you take for headaches), creme for wounds + band aids

• Beauty

          Sunscreen + aftersun, body lotion, shampoo + conditioner, make up + make up remover,               hairbrush, toothbrush + toothpaste, ... 

• Clothes

          1 shorts, 1 dress, 1 skirt, 3 t-shirts, 1 sweater, sunglasses / glasses, swimsuit, beach towel + beach bag, underwear, pajama, shoes (1 closed pair / one open pair)

What to wear on the plane?

I like to go casual, nothing fancy on a plane for me :)

I'll wear my legging with a t-shirt and a hoodie, we fly in the evening to go and in the night in return so I need my hoodie :) I'm always cold in the plane.

I also like to wear layers because if you go to the sun like I do now you'll want to undress a bit at arrival, if you leave from a colder country :)

This is my packing list for a short holiday in a sunny destination, if I would go longer I would of course take more and if I would go out of the summer I would take warmer clothes :)

I wish you all a great holiday with a lot of sun 🌅

Love,

Sarah

New year, new me. Or not :)

Happy new year!! 2017 has started!

Today we make our new years resolutions.
What are yours?
For me and my family I hope it's a year without sorrow or setback. Actually I hope that for everyone of you! That everyone has a great year and that all your wishes may come true!
For me personally I will start a diet and really stick to it! I hope to have lost at least 10kg by this summer and then another 10kg after the summer, that would be nice. For my health and for me in general. Let's hope this works!
For me it's not really a new year a new me, I'm not gonna change dramatically, at least not my personality, cause I know who I am and what I want. The only thing that is gonna change is hopefully my body and mindset about food :)
I'll keep you posted and let my progress know in about 6 months, hopefully I don't let myself and you guys down.

So new years eve, what have you done?
Party or stayed home?
I stayed home with the family, like last couple of years, I'm not really liking going out. Maybe I'm getting old or maybe it's just not the same anymore... Don't really now.
But I like staying home with the family in the holidays, thats what's it all about for me.

I hope you all had great holidays and to all a happy new year!

Love,
Sarah