I often wonder why I didn't find a profession that allowed for more travel as it's my favorite thing to do. The idea of leaving home and exploring new places is something I never get tired of.

Last month (see Dallas blog post) I went to Texas for the first time. Later this week, I will embark on a little road trip with my family to Minneapolis. I don't think my entire family is has been in such quarters in quite some time, so I expect it could get interesting.

As I prepare to leave, I needed some advice on packing. I tend to over pack, scratch that, I tend to way over pack. We're talking kitchen sink over packing here. 

So, I am challenging myself to plan ahead, check the weather, and save some space in the car. 

USA Today gave '10 Tips' for packing, many of which I have found very useful. Rolling your clothes, instead of folding, and making a list ahead of time, have proven valuable for me.

Hopefully, you can use some of these when you travel next (if you aren't already). And yes, please stay tuned for blog posts from Minneapolis.