Your itinerary is set and the lodging and flights booked; now the only question is what to pack. Here are some tips to help you pack light and be prepared.
You can get a lot of stuff you need at the dollar store at unbeatable prices — just as long as you know what products are real bargains, and which ones really aren't.
Keep the necessary documents to establish your identity and financial history in a safe, so you can recover from identity theft, fire, or home invasion.
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