Ever feel like packing for a trip is a mad scramble the night before? 😅 We’ve all been there! In our family, it’s all me! I’m the family packer!

But here’s a little trick that’s saved us more stress than we can count: slow packing.

What’s slow packing? It’s setting up your suitcase a week or 3 before your trip and gradually adding items as they come to mind.

That way, when it’s time for the final pack, you’re already halfway there. 🎉

Here’s how it works:

🧳Set Up Early – About two weeks before your trip, pop open your suitcase in a spare room or corner. It’s a visual reminder that the trip is coming up, and your brain will start automatically prepping.

🧳Add as You Go – Add items as you think of
them. A book you’ve been meaning to read? Toss it in! Travel-size toiletries? In the bag they go! This way, you avoid the last-minute panic of realising you forgot something essential.

🧳Group Them – As you drop things into the suitcase, group items into categories: clothes, gadgets, toiletries, etc. It’ll make the final pack super easy if it’s already semi-organised.

🧳Final Touches – When it’s closer to departure day, all you’ll have left are your everyday essentials (like chargers, toiletries, meds, and your go-to outfits). By this point, your suitcase is practically packed, and you’ve done it without the stress!

What’s your packing