Anthomaniac

The ziplocs save me time because on a trip I don't have to try to remember what shirt went with what pants...I pull out the ziplocs, hang each days outfit in one hanger (including socks/undies/bra/jewelry) and I am done!

The smaller ziplocs go into the drawers as is...much quicker to find things over the course of the trip.

It also saves me time as I pack my suitcase...things won't unfold as I shift things to get my "optimal tetris" - everything fitting in with no open spaces.

I usually fold my dirty clothes back up at the end of each day or two and they go back in the ziploc and back in my suitcase...when the last day of the trip comes, I am already 3/4 packed:D

I get the big ones at wal-mart or the dollar store - always store brand or generic

I don't include jeans in the ziplocs, but skirts and capris - you betcha!

A few years ago I also started packaging outfits together in their own ziploc bags. Everything for the outfit, except for the bra and shoes goes into the bag.

I either roll the items, or I fold them to a little smaller than the measurments of the bag I am using - squish all the air out - and into the bag it goes.

A few years ago I had a bag get randomly searched at San Francisco Airport, and this made it so easy to repack my bag - and my undies weren't on display for the 1500 people in line at the security gate! :eek:

I use ziplocs for almost anything smallish as well - charging cables, batteries, medication, etc - everything goes into a bag with like items - makes for easy double checking of the packing list and super easy unpacking at the destination.

:D

We made door signs all the time for conventions, state or national get togethers!

I will probably make some decorations for the three of us for our cruise in May...so much easier to find our room...easier for our friends to find us too.

:D