Not quite there, but certainly getting better. I used to do the whole Black & Decker Beauty kit thing, never wore any of it (especially in summer 'cause it just melts off ...). Rinakim, you're so right - they have a blue Alberto VO5 we can't even get here and it's just wonderful! And not expensive! Always haul back some for our girls! Take the absolute minimum to get us thru the first few days, til we can get to the wholesale place and get what we need and give it away when we leave. Shampoo, Creme Rinse, Lotion, yada yada yada weigh a tonne!!!

Now, smart packers that you are - what can you NOT leave home without???? Me? My apricot facial scrub (squigeed into a travel bottle) and my fave toner (also squigeed into a travel bottle!). And my squishy yoga mat flip flops, even if they're useless in the rain or wet! I love them!

Last trip, I actually did it with 2 prs of shoes and 2 flip flops. That is awesome. For me!