Packing with Purpose: Clever Ways to Pack Your Favorite Belongings

Packing with Purpose:  These Clever Ways to Pack Your Favorite Belongings will make life so much easier when you want to pack items that you want to travel with extra care!

Perhaps you’re going on a dream vacation and want to start planning. Maybe you’ve put down a payment on a new home, and it’s time to start moving boxes. Either way, you’ll need to pack up some essential items. Don’t throw things together willy-nilly. Instead, learn how to pack with a purpose and preserve your favorite belongings.

 

Cover up Toiletry Bottles

Have you ever packed a bag full of toiletries, such as body wash and shampoo, only for it to leak all over? Nothing is worse than cleaning up a gooey mess after traveling or moving. To avoid this problem, use a plastic bag.

For all bottles, unscrew the lid and place it aside. Next, pull a plastic Ziplock bag over the top. Screw the cap back on, and you have a seal that liquid can’t seep through.

 

Wrap Breakables in Clothes

No matter where you go, you’ll need to bring along your wardrobe. Instead of shelling out for packing peanuts and bubble wrap, use your clothes to keep breakables safe. Jeans, for example, are flexible and durable, ideal for protecting items. You can also use T-shirts, sweatpants, blankets and linens.

Be sure to wrap up plates, glasses, knick-knacks, photo frames and more. By using your clothes instead of packaging materials, you’ll save space and money. Plus, unpacking at your destination will be a breeze.

 

Pack Books in a Suitcase

Do you love to read when you travel? If so, you know how heavy books can be. Instead of filling up boxes that are difficult to lug around, look for a smarter option. A wheeled suitcase, for example, is an excellent choice. 

You’ll want to pack your books spine down or flat to protect them. Ensure none are stuck at an angle or bent strangely, as they’ll look warped when you take them out. For an extra level of order, you can organize each suitcase by genre and add a label to the outside.

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Use Your Shoe Space

If you’re going on vacation or moving into a new space, one thing you’ll have to pack is shoes. These accessories can take up precious luggage space, but they don’t have to. Instead, stuff the insides with clothing, such as T-shirts, underwear, swimsuits and belts. You can also use the space for toiletries, like shampoo, soap and a toothbrush.

Not only does this tip save space, but it also helps your shoes maintain their shape. The weight of items on top can crush empty footwear, making fabric appear creased and misshapen. 

 

Collect Toilet Paper Tubes

Electrical cords and chargers can be the worst when moving or traveling. Once you arrive at your destination, you have a tangled mess that can take hours to fix. Instead of tossing everything into a bin, start an organization system with empty toilet paper rolls.

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First, wrap the cord around your hand or arm to form a tight loop. Then, stuff it inside the empty cardboard tube, ensuring the wires don’t stick out at the ends. You can also tape a tube to appliances to keep the cord from dragging along the ground.

 

 

Save Used Egg Cartons

Once you’ve finished a dozen eggs, you might toss or recycle the cartons. When planning a move or trip, however, keep them to store small items like jewelry. The small, rounded containers keep everything organized and untangled. You can also look into finding a jewelry box – but whatever you do, storing in plastic bags is not recommended due to the moisture that can get trapped in the bag.

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Egg cartons work wonders for other small stuff. Fill them up with supplies on your desk, such as paperclips and thumbtacks. Keep track of all your favorite Christmas ornaments. You can also fill them with screws, nails and other hardware.

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How to Pack Your Favorite Belongings With Purpose

Any move that requires packing boxes and hauling suitcases can be a hassle. Luckily, you can make the process easier with the tips above.

 

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A BIG THANK YOU TO…Kacey Bradley is the lifestyle and travel blogger for The Drifter Collective, an eclectic lifestyle blog that expresses various forms of style through the influence of culture and the world around us. Kacey graduated with a degree in Communications while working for a lifestyle magazine. She has been able to fully embrace herself with the knowledge of nature, the power of exploring other locations and cultures, all while portraying her love for the world around her through her visually pleasing, culturally embracing and inspiring posts. Along with writing for her blog, she has written for sites like U.S. News, SUCCESS, Tripping.com and more!Purpose 

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