Out of the ordinary packing suggestions...

I've written a post on travel must-haves, as well as how to Mix&Match outfits to save space, but in this post I wanted to share several tips that can really keep you organized and $ave you money too!

A pill case will keep jewelry untangled
and most importantly, unbroken!

• Use a pillbox to organize jewelry and keep it from getting tangled.

• Put a dryer sheet in your suitcase to keep clothes smelling fresh.

• Put socks inside shoes to save packing space.

Buying Travel Size toiletries and refilling
them is a great cost-saving maneuver.

• Use travel size containers, and refill them! No need to buy new shampoo and toothpaste every time! It's cheaper to refill using your larger containers at home.

• I've said it before, and I'll say it again… Space Bags!!!

• Use a shower cap or ziploc bags to store shoes.

Foldable water bottles, like this one from
REI, are great for travel!

• Bring an empty re-usable water bottle. Besides the classic Nalgene bottle, Platypus made a collapsable one that is really handy when space is an issue. It's also so lightweight and easy to carry!

• If space isn't an issue - bring a power strip.  Really useful when traveling in a large group or in an old airport with limited plugs!