Yep, that's right. 50 sheets of laundry soap for only $3! Now I can was my grimy clothing without schlepping around a gallon of Tide!...are you as excited as I am?
Okay, what about these sweet items I found:
You guessed it- a super-light travel towel and (since the artist residencies require that I bring my own bedding) a travel sheet. Cool, huh?Okay, so I am becoming a travel nerd. Who cares?
Since I am only taking a small bag for my personal items, I have to try to fit as much as I can without going over the weight limit. That's why I've started searching through Amazon's Travel Accessories department for clearance items. Also, I've been scouring secondhand stores and used-clothing shops for light-weight clothing, accessories, etc. I don't have a lot of money to spend so I have to make every dollar stretch as far as I can, but that makes the hunt for items even more fun.
The other day when I was visiting my brother in Cheyenne, we went to the Sierra Trading Post outlet and I found these cool shoes for only $15- lightweight, versitile, practical, and did I mention only $15?
In order to afford a lot of this, I've sold almost 85% of my existing wardrobe to a consignment store and have received cash in return. Selling my clothes allows me to purchase these items that I would not have otherwise been able to buy. The consignment store employees know me pretty well now.They are always excited to see what I'm bringing in for sale and to hear how plans for the trip are going.
With less than a month to go, I'm starting to feel like things are finally coming together. Thanks again to all my supportive friends and family who have been nursing me (and this dream) along for more than a year!
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