Packing is never fun. You have to put your whole life in boxes, and it can be really confusing. For this article, I had to consult my friend, Rachel. Rachel goes to school across the country, and because of this, she really has packing down to a science. Below are our tips for packing up your things as efficiently as possible.
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1. Roll up all your clothes really tightly, and pack them close together, so you can maximize space.
2. Buy travel cases for your toiletries.  It helps to have two: one for shampoo/conditioner/bath stuff and another for face stuff.
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3. All that stuff you’ve secretly wanted to get rid of over the year ’cause you know you’re not actually going to use/wear it but feel bad about throwing it out? Toss it or donate it.
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4. Even if you’re not going on a plane, it can be useful to have a carry-on bag type thing where you can put all your electronics and stuff the you will want to have immediately.
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5. It can be really helpful to have a completely separate bag for your bed stuff – i.e., comforter, pillow, etc. It gives you more room for other stuff in your regular bags, and it gives you a nice place to store fragile things, like perfume bottles.
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6. “It really comes down to organization, organization, and organization.” -Rachel, professional packing guru.
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7. Also, if you don’t have to fly, packing everything in large bags is key. They’re really easy to store and easier to carry than boxes. I really like these large Ikea bags. They’re super durable, easy to store and they’re only $0.99!
8. Start early. It’s tempting to leave everything to the last minute, but starting early can help everything move a lot more quickly. Your stress levels will thank you.
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