Drinks of the Cruise

I wanted  to dedicate a post to drinks that are on the cruise in case you have forgotten from the last time.

 Standard free drinks:

-water
-lemonade
-coffee
-iced tea
-hot tea (various different kinds of tea to choose from)
-hot chocolate
-hot water
-passion fruit juice (breakfast only)
-apple juice (breakfast only)
-orange juice (breakfast only)

Drinks that are also free, but take time to make (My favorite):

-milk tea (tea, milk, and sugar)
-chocolate coffee shake (ice cream and coffee...reminds me of starbucks)
-FRESH orange juice
-green tea shake (green tea and vanilla ice cream)
-water melon juice

Drinks w/ a cost:

-smoothies (keep in mind that we will each get one for free since we are past guests!!!!)
                    -kiss on the lips (mango w/ red cherry sauce smoothie)
                    -virgin miami vice (half strawberry and half pina colada smoothie)
                    -strawberry daquiree
                    -pina colada (coconut and pineapple smoothie)
                    -peaches and cream
                    -virgin hurricane (cherry and pine apple)
                    -chocolate getaway (chocolate shake)
                    -banana split

-soda                  
-ect, ect.

The stuff for the bathroom

Here's a list of what I suggest bringing for the bathroom. Please keep in mind that these are just suggestions. Some of these things may not seem important to you and I may have forgotten something that you need!

DENTAL HYGIENE:
-toothbrush (CINDY! Please don't forget one)

-toothpaste (must be travel size....bring the ones that they give out to you when you go to the dentist)
-Floss

HAIR:

-hair brush (Maybe we can just bring 2 between the 3 of us in order to save room)

-hair soap (they give you standard shampoo, but no conditioner. Please don't forget that your liquids cannot be over 3oz.)

-hair brush (or a comb....whatever you prefer)
-curling iron/flatiron (one or the other or both :D)
-Hair ties
-mini hair spray (it must be under 3oz)

MAKE-UP:
-eyeliner (if it is a liquid one, then it better be a part of your liquids bag)
-eye shadow (for formal nights)
-lip products (I recommend bringing a chap stick that has SPF in it)
-powder/foundation (liquid must be in the bags)
-make up wipes and make up remover

OTHER BEAUTY THINGS:
-Body sprays (mini ones from bath and body works are perfect)
-hair clips, bobi pins,head-bands, ect.
-deodorant (I don't want to be able to smell your pits)
-face wash

What To Wear On the Day of Travel

Excitement. That pretty much describes me on the day of travel.
The day of travel is usually filled with excitement and stress, but there is also much more to it in my opinion. In my opinion, I think that what you wear can make you or break you!!!!

Here is what I suggest wearing on the day of travel. The night before the trip, I will post EXACTLY what I will be wearing as well.

-The largest pairs of shoes (I am not talking about wear your size 9 shoes instead of your 8.5 sized shoes. Cool, that company runs a size too big! What I mean is that wear your shoes that take up the largest amount of space. Usually, those are your tennis/walking shoes)

-Long Pants (jeans.....or shorts if it's that warm in Michigan)
-Hoodie/spring jacket (Again, this item takes up a ton of space. Rather than putting it in your suit case, wear it. Not only will it keep you warm in Michigan and on the plane, it will save you a lot of space)
-t shirt (layers...it may be cold in MI, but it will be HOT in Florida when we arrive. Wear one so you can cool down fast!)

Keep in mind that we will have to go through 2 different security checks that day (1 at the airport and 1 at the cruise port). That means, I don't suggest wearing a metal belt or a ton of jewelry. Wearing those things just causes more work before you have to walk through the metal detectors. Do you really want to risk beeping at the air port just because you wanted to show off your new earrings?

Lastly, the most important thing is to be comfy. We will be sitting on a plane for over 3 hours, we will be walking a lot at the airport, and we will be standing in line for a while. Last thing you want are blisters on your heels because you decided to break in your ultra cute flats that day (or a heat stroke in Miami).

How not to over-pack+how to save space and more your suit case seem bigger than it really is

Over packing is a common problem that many people (including me still) find themselves doing when they travel. Here are a couple of tips I have to over come over packing (I know that I uses the word over too many times) Also, there will be some space saving tips after!!!! Read away....

-try making a DETAILED list of what you need so you don't find yourself randomly putting stuff in your bags

-when you add something off your list into your suit case, then take something out in exchange 

-pack multi purpose things (example: 1 dress that can be used during the day worn to the pool and then dressed up to be worn to dinner/show)

The above image ^^^^ depicts what I would and WOULD NOT do. I would bring a dress like that (maybe in short form...allows the easy transformation from beachy to elegant) I would bring something like the center outfit because the pieces can be mixed and matched (I could wear the tan shorts with numerous of different tops and I could wear the top under a cardigan (or with a necklace) to dress things up. I could also wear the shirt at different times with a pair of jean shorts of even with a skirt. On the other hand, I would not bring the pair of shorts shown in the first, second, or third photos. To me (personally), I think that they are too hard to wear. Yes, they make for a super cute outfit when paired with the perfect top, but that's the problem. It only works with specific shirts. Unless I have more than one that goes with the crazy shorts, then I wouldn't bring them. I would rather spend space on a pair or tan shorts and two tops. (2 outfits in almost the same amount of space)^^^^

-pack what you need, not what you THINK that you will need (do you really need to bring the same thing in two colors because you can't decide which one to bring? The answer is NOONNONONONONO)

-when it comes to shorts and shirts...mixing and matching is the way to go (instead of bring 5 shirts and 5 pairs of pants, bring less and mix and match)

-body sprays (sure it's nice to have 3 different scent choices, but is it really worth lugging around? Idea: we each bring one scent and then we can share. That way, we will all have three choices without each bringing that much stuff.)

MOST IMPORTANT SPACE SAVING TIP: coordinate what others are bringing so doubling does not occur. If I bring a blue hair flower, then do you need to bring one? NO!! I wear it one night, then you wear it the other. BAM....the same goal is accomplished and only one of us had to deal with bringing it. This rule should also apply to jewelry, clothing, make-up, hair stuff, ect (you get the point????) :)

How to make your suit case seem bigger than it really is:

-roll, don't fold when you need more space (rolling allows for stuff to be easily stuffed in the corners/sides. More stuff is usually able to be packed when tight rolling is done to clothing)

-pack shoes on the sides of the suitcase (sure it's nice to have  them all in one bag,however, that takes up much more room than the strategy that I just proposed. By placing your shoes on the sides of the suit case, less room is wasted. The typical way of packing shoes causes dead space in your suit case.)

-wear your "largest" clothing items on the day of travel (it may be hot, but boy does it save a lot of space. By wearing your hoodie/jacket instead of placing it in your suitcase, nearly half of your suit case is freed up for cute summer clothing!) 

A what to wear on the day of travel blog will be coming up in the near future!

-hidden compartments (some luggage have secret compartments that ass function without adding bulk)

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Thanks for reading! If you have any tips that you want to share with me, please feel free to comment them below, or KIK them to me!!!!!

I will also have another post on why I love dresses! 

6 Days....

Countdown....6 days!!!!

It's a countdown...now that's for sure. We are only 6 days away from the trip now. That means that you better start packing soon!

If you are not packing, then you better at least be getting excited for this spring break trip. Time is starting to wind down, and there isn't much time left to prepare for the trip! (BTW...I haven't even started packing yet either)

The Importance of Sunblock

Before you start reading....please make sure that the sun block that you intend on bringing is under 3oz (remember the TSA rules)

In this post, I will be going over why sun block is so important. In addition, I will show you guys my favorite type to bring at the very end! I truly hope that this post will help answer some of your questions of about sun block.

Sunblock Q and A:

Q: Why do I need it if I want to get tan?

A: Sunblock does not stop you from getting BURNT

Q:Will I still get tan with it?

A: Yes! However, not all people tan very easily. I suggest to try using a tanning lotion to speed up the tannign process.

Q: What is the point of sunblock?

A: The name says it all! It blocks you from the sun. The sun emits all of these harsh UV and UVA rays. These can potentially cause serious harm to your skin, and that is why sun block is needed to reduce it! (skin caner is a bad thing)

Q: Will I die if I forget to use it?

A: NO! You won't die, but it is possible (unlikely though) that you might develop skin cancer over time.

Q: How often do I need to apply sun block?

A: It all varies on the type on sun block that you use. The SPF usually determines how long your sun block lasts (every 5 SPF accounts for 15 minutes of sum exposure). In addition, other factors contribute. For example, if you swim of sweat it off, then you will need to re apply it.

Q: Where should sun block be applied?

A: All over the body! I suggest focusing a lot on the shoulders and the face as those are the most common places to burn. 

Q: Is it bad to lay out in the sun all day?

A: It's not bad as long as you take some precautions when doing it. For example, I don't suggest you do it until you look like a lobster! Remember to apply sunblock frequently!

Q: How much sun block should I bring?

A: Bring as much as you think that you will need (I am going to be bringing 5oz in total....IDK if it's enough or too much) If you were to over pack one item, I would suggest it be sun block!

Q: Should I be afraid of the sun now?

A: NO! Not at all. I am only telling you all of this scary stuff so you are aware of what the sun can do. Many people think that sunblock stops tanning, and I am here to clear the air up about that theory.

My Favorite Sunblock:

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock

I like this sunblock because of the non greasy feeling it leaves on my skin and because of the size. The normal kind (as shown below-not the spray kind) is 3oz making it perfect for air travel. I know that the retail price is kind of expensive ($10), but it is worth it. Also, you can find it much cheaper at COSTCO. I think that it is around $15 for a two pack at costco. 

What to expect next on my blog within the next couple of days!

I am done blogging for the day, but I just wanted to let you guys know what I will be talking about next.

Please scroll through the blog to find stuff that I have already talked about (I have talked about the weather, basic clothing to pack, the schedule, airport to the cruise, and carrying on luggage SO FAR)

 Below is a list (keep in mind that the stuff below might not be blogged about in the exact same order)

- toiletries bag (I am thinking about doing a basic suggestions list AND a what's in my bathroom bag post)
-an updated weather post (more accurate than the current one)
-all about sunblock
-how not to over-pack (I will go through my suitcase with you guys)
-what's in my back-pack (the stuff with me at all times on the plane)
-misc. stuff to pack (I will be talking about money, chargers, and other random things to pack)
-all about the cruise (My favorite post of course..)
-the plane ride (what we will be doing for 3 hours)
-travel size stuff
-homework (how to conquer all of it without doing it on the cruise)
-Things to do before the cruise (random stuff....such as painting nails!)
-FINAL reminders (setting alarms...and things to pack)
-a more detailed of clothing to pack (might be part of "what's in my suit case")
-the most important random stuff to pack
-what to wear on the day of travel

Do you have any suggestions on what you want to know???? Tell me in the comments or KIK me them!