I would love to drone on about how I don't have fodder for you to read, or that I've hit a blogging block. It's just not true though. Wrapping up the kids 5 weeks of summer camp, we had a talent show, where some unusually talented young girl played Fur Elise:
And right after that, this dashing young man was invited to swim at a Meet Of Champions, where his relay team took first:
Then I came home to flop onto my bed and found that my closet threw up all over the damn place:
Preparing for our 5th Greek trip, you'd like to think I have this down. My kids are shamelessly easy to travel with. Nobody cries for water or snacks until we are through security. They don't need to pack an army to entertain themselves and they know that no mater what, I will never schlep their stuff for them. I am not even impossible to pack and entertain; 12 pounds of books(truth) and 14 pairs of shoes. (No, I don't plan on wearing pants while away.) And no I can't buy a kindle, I just bought a grown up camera. And a new yard. 27 days worth of outfits and accessories, this is what an up close selection looks like:
Oh! Did you spy this too?! Aren't they divine? It was like Christmas when I was making shoe selections and forgot I purchased these:
But, back to that mess that is jewelry. Over seas or over the county line accessories don't travel well. They may not have cost a fortune individually, but collectively they are priceless to me. Chunky things are all the rage and those cute little jewelry organizers can only get me so far. I start out with this:
(Side note: Glad didn't give me a hot cent for this post. Not even a coupon. And frankly, I don't want any. I bought the three pack of the Press'n Seal at Costco and it is proving to be like Jesus and fish in the boat. This stuff will.not. run out.)
Then, I lay all the pretty shiny things out on it and gently press it in. It has a slightly tacky texture that grabs to the little baubles and hold them in place. Not strong enough to withstand you swinging it above your head or anything, but to not get tangled and make your arrival to the Greek Isles miserable while everyone else splashes at the sea and you are left with miles of beads and kinked chains.
Layer another on top, press again. This is where the whole 'Press'n Seal' comes into play.
Bracelets aren't as easy, because they are even chunkier. So I go rummage through Missy B's hair decor emporium and find a grosgrain ribbon. Don't question if there is an actual emporium. Have you seen her hair?!
So, she won't miss a ribbon; then I tie up the bracelets, toss 'em in my luggage, and gently layer the necklaces in between the clothes and voila! All of your goodies make it over the trip.
