Packing, Packing and more Packing

Hello friends!

So I woke up this morning to find my countdown to my flight to Florida at 7 days so you could say I am extremely excited! ONLY ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL DISNEY!

Since my time at home is getting short, I decided that it's time for me to start packing for my big adventure! The only large packing experience I have is for school, but that doesn't really help me much because it's a 45 minute car ride away, so I can basically pack whatever and however I want.  With Florida, I have SO much more to pack, but I'm limited to suitcases since I'm flying.  Luckily enough, I'm flying Southwest, which allows each passenger to have 2 free checked bags (yippee, money saver right here!), plus a carry on and a personal item, and since my boyfriend is only bringing a carry on I have the ability to use 4 suitcases!

I've been searching through DCP blogs and vlogs to compile different packing lists to make one that seems to make the most sense for me.  If you're wondering, my two favorite packing lists come from blogger Kaela and vlogger Amy.  You can find their packing lists here and here, respectively.

The good thing about packing is that a lot of things on my list can be shared apartment wide, and some of my roommates are already bringing things!  I highly suggest to discuss with your roommates shared items ahead of time so you don't bring duplicates of anything and waste space! My roommates and I created a Google Doc so we could freely edit and share what we were bringing that everyone could use!

For anyone who's interested, here's my whole packing list! There'll probably be some things I end up adding or removing as I go, but this is what I'm starting with! Also, a lot of the things on this list, especially those that are being bought there can be shared!

My DCP Packing List

* - buy in Florida

** - roommates are bringing

BEDROOM

Bedding

• sheets 
• blankets - probably 2, I like blankets!
• comforter
• egg crate
• mattress pad
• pillows - praying I can fit 2 in my suitcases
• pillowcases
• stuffed animals - cause everyone needs their best buds with them when they move 1,000+ miles from home

Storage

• space bags  -- use to pack
• accessory storage?
• closet organizers - the cloth hanging ones if I have space

Clothing/Closet/Laundry

• shirts 
• tank tops
• shorts
• skirts/dresses
• jeans - only one pair
• sweatshirts - one or two
• a rain coat
• socks
• shoes - sneakers, flip flops, work shoes and dressy shoes
• swimsuits
• bathrobe?
• lots of underwear
• pajama tops and bottoms
• sweatpants/yoga pants
• professional clothes
• belt
• clothes hangers (I have no idea how I'm going to pack these)
• iron/ironing board (hopefully someone brings this)
• laundry bag/basket
• laundry detergent *
• dryer sheets **

Mousellaneous (this is a fun word and I blame Kaela and her blog post for getting me into it)

• alarm clock
• camera and batteries/charger, extra SD card
• ethernet cord if you don’t have a router
• extension cords **
• headphones
• ihome/speakers?
• laptop & charger
• lock for your locker
• phone charger
• photos/decor from home
• picture frames
• surge protector(S) **
• pushpins
• pens
• notebook
• agenda
• post its
• park backpack
• purse

BATHROOM

Shower, Toilet & Sink

• bath/beach towels
• hand soap **
• hand towels 
• face cloths
• shower curtain & liner *
• shower organizer? *
• toilet brush *
• toilet cleaner *
• toilet paper *
• toilet plunger  *

Toiletries

• aloe vera gel *
• bug spray *
• chapstick
• glasses
• deodorant
• face wash
• hair stuff - brush, bobby pins, hair ties, headbands, hair dryer, straightener
• makeup
• makeup remover/wipes
• nail clippers
• body spray
• razors/shaving cream 
• shampoo/conditioner
• soap/body wash
• sunscreen
• tampons/pads
• tissues *
• toothbrush/toothpaste
• band-aids **
• ibuprofen
• meds

Mousellaneous

• air freshener *
• bath mat/rug **
• over-the-door hooks for towels and stuff **

KITCHEN

Appliances and Utilities - You obviously don’t necessarily need all of this, it’s just what I found in other packing lists, plus it totally depends on how much you think you'll want! Since I'm flying, I can't pack any of this, so if we need it and no one else is bringing it, most of it will be bought there!

• baking sheets
• toaster **
• blender **
• extra bowls
• coffee maker **
• crock pot **
• muffin tin
• cups and mugs **
• silverware **
• measuring cups **
• mixing bowls **
• napkins **
• oven mitts **
• place mats
• extra plates **
• extra pots and pans
• sharp knives
• wooden spoon
• spatula
• waffle iron (hopefully getting this shipped down)

Storage, Cleaning and Other Supplies

• all-purpose cleaner *
• dish soap *
• dish towels **
• dishwasher soap *
• Clorox/Lysol wipes **
• paper towels *
• sponges/dish scrubbers **
• Swiffer? *
• trash bags **
• Windex *

Mousellaneous

• tinfoil *
• saran wrap *
• wax paper *
• magnetic calendar for fridge **
• other magnets
• tupperware **
• ziplock bags **
• Pyrex baking/storage dishes **

LIVING ROOM

• TV (apparently it must be digital) **
• DVD/blue ray player
• MOVIES!
• coasters
• coaxial cable (so you can get cable) **
• a Roku ** (my roomie is bringing this; I have no idea what is is but it seems AWESOME)
• wireless router
• throw pillows (gonna make some of these yeahh)
• throw blankets **

So that's my list! There's a LOT of stuff and it would definitely be easier if I were driving, but I'll make it work! I can't wait to be in FLORIDAAAAA!!! I'll be sure to post a final pic/outline of what I ended up packing to take with me on the plane, and what I'll be having shipped down!

xo Sarah