Preparing for a trip! Do you buy/do anything in particular?

[TimNDansMom]

Guess we all pretty much have the same idea. I also get new underwear (comfortable cotton Hanes, though, for me!), a pedicure, a new toothbrush (here I am a retired dental assistant and I never thought about having my teeth cleaned right before a trip ~ I do go to my dentist every 6 months though ~ hmmmm I haven't given those Crest White Strips a try yet....) and a new waterproof mascara so that I don't look like a racoon after riding Spash Mountain or Kali!

 

[MommaBear]

As my DH says, I am extremely 'anal' with trip planning, packing and preparations.

WAX, I must get waxed - legs and bikini - shave during the year but this is a must for vacation!!!

Everyone has their hair cut (and dyed-Me & DH ) the weekend before, even the poodle is clipped so she won't be so hot!

Generally I buy new socks here but we splurge on underwear when we arrive, gives me an excuse to shop!!!!

Usually about 2 months before leaving I start preparing a toiletries duffel bag. I purchase everything new and pack some items in baggies such as cotton balls, Qtips, first aid kit, sewing kit. That way we don't use our house supply.

Last trip my husband needed Qtips and wondered if I had packed any. I produced a baggie full and received a strange look. Two days later a button on his shorts popped off. He asked if by chance I had packed a sewing kit in my magic bag. I quickly produced it and began to sew the button back on. Needless to say he was amazed and has never once doubted, complained or critized my 'anal planning' abilites again!!!


H.

 

[Cruisin]

Well, I have decided that I am going to take the opposite approach.

I am taking my oldest undies and socks and bras etc with me on vacation and I am just going to pitch them all in the garbage before I leave. That will leave me with lots more space in the luggage to bring home all of the souvenirs

Then when I get back I will go shopping to replace all of the things that I have thrown away

 

[MikeJ]

Maybe it's the voyeur in me, but after reading this thread I have to admit that there's waaaaay more information here than I needed to know.

I'll go and head back to the corner now...

 

[mousy_in_canada]

I buy all new socks and underware as well, and some new clothes for the kids too..

 

[cdnmickeylover]

I usually end up buying new underwear because I don't plan the laundry well enough and while I'm packing never seem to have any that are clean! It then becomes easier to buy some than to complete the laundry.

We are in the midst of planning at the moment which is one stage before all out panic which will happen on the 28th as we are leaving on the 29th.

I love the stress that comes from packing cause that means that I'm that much closer to leaving!!!

 

[Snowwark]

Originally posted by MikeJ
Maybe it's the voyeur in me, but after reading this thread I have to admit that there's waaaaay more information here than I needed to know.

I'll go and head back to the corner now...

And 'observe', Mike?

Admit it, you had no idea new underoos for a trip were that important, and you'll be doing the boxers or briefs buying before your next vacation!!! lol...

Okay, I'm stumped, what the heck are ItZaKaDooZies????? Do you wear them, eat them, or wave at them?

 

[Scratch42]

I think those ItZak.....are those rainbow coloured Popcicles?

But don't quote me on that.

I stick to Mickey Bars and Frozen Bananananas!

Scratch

 

[talicskai]

The best ice cream snack is the Nestle Toll House Ice Cream Cookie they sell in the Starlite Cafe to the right of the castle. It is to die for! Does anyone know where I can buy them in Ontario?
I have been looking since I first had one 3 years ago!
January 2003 it was snowing while we were at MK but I still managed to get one down!