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It’s almost time! Halloween is hitting all my social media platforms and the blog on Sept. 1! Every day at 8 a.m. I’ll have a new post with Halloween fun. 

You guys voted and the majority said to mix it all up with costumes and party planning, so we will, but with an every other day pattern. I’ll still be sharing fall fashion as well so it will be a fun two months!

I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on! I have ideas for adults like years past, but also lots of kid-friendly ideas this year too! Plus, Hocus Pocus 2 is coming so I have a whole “series within a series” to get ready for your watch parties.

Also, Ben in his costumes is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. 😍

Let’s get spooky, y’all! 👻 I can’t wait! 

#Halloween2022 #Spooktacular #HalloweenIsComing #HalloweenSpirit #TrickOrTreat #ILoveCandy #ThisIsThriller #ItsCloseToMidnight #FeelingFangtastic #TrickOrTreatYourself #HangingWithMyBoos #LoveAtFirstBite #WitchBetterHaveMyCandy #MonsterMash #HalloweenGhouls #HalloweenSquad #SquadGhouls #BasicWitch #HalloweenFood #HereForTheBoos #IWantMyMummy #HalloweenMakeup #CreepingItReal #Bootiful #Unboolievable #InstaHalloween #WickedBunch #PumpkinYouEven  #SpookySzn
Splish, splash, I was taking a bath! Sharing my to Splish, splash, I was taking a bath! Sharing my toddler’s favorite bath toys. 🛁 

All of these are linked in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me (helengbailey) to easily shop my feed, daily outfits and favorite products. 

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #atlblogger #atlantablog #georgiablogger
Use my code HELEN for 20 percent off all items fro Use my code HELEN for 20 percent off all items from @chatbooks. 

As a mom I can’t recommend @chatbooks enough! I snap hundreds of pics of my toddler and I don’t want them to just live on my phone. For $15 a month I order these monthly hardcover books in the sage ombré. 

From the Chatbooks app, I just pop in my favorite photos from the month and send to print. This would also make an incredible gift for grandparents as we start heading into the holiday season and planning our presents. 

#chatbooks #cbadvocate #dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom
Come with me to the @bridgertonexperience #bridg Come with me to the @bridgertonexperience 

#bridgertonexperience #regencyfashion #bridgerton #atlantablogger #georgiablogger
Some of my recent finds on Amazon! The black dress Some of my recent finds on Amazon! The black dress is my favorite from this haul. Which look is your favorite? 

All of these items are linked in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me there for daily outfits and favorite finds. My username is helengbailey!

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Bridgerton dress reveal! Find out which dress I wo Bridgerton dress reveal! Find out which dress I wore to the @bridgertonexperience! Thanks for all your input! It really came down to the last minute, I was changing back and forth until we walked out the door. 

Don’t worry, you see this one and my second choice in a mom-and-baby Halloween costume in October. 😉

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #regencydress #bridgertonexperience
Is there anything scarier than the first time your Is there anything scarier than the first time your baby climbs the stairs?? Here’s how we keep our little dude off the stairs. We have an open floor plan and asymmetrical stairs and here is the gate we use! We love this retractable baby gate to keep our little man safe!

If you are a human-mom or a fur-mom, how do you keep your baby safe in one area?

Our baby gate retracts up to 71 inches and is less than $50! I’m linking the exact gate we use and some similar options in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3LtQE
#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #babygate
Loving these cute recent finds from @express! The Loving these cute recent finds from @express! The white dress is my favorite!

All of these are linked in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me (helengbailey) for daily outfits, favorite finds and products I love!

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #expressyou
The best week with the best people! Here’s a lit The best week with the best people! Here’s a little photo dump of all of our fair fun. So happy my little guy loves the Neshoba County Fair as much as I do! 🎡 

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #neshobacountyfair #mississippisgianthouseparty
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Travel · January 11, 2019

How to Pack for a Successful Overnight Business Trip

Happy Friday! Whew we made it.

This week was a firestorm of crazy and in the middle I took an overnight business trip. Let me tell you, that is super difficult when you are someone like me (aka a chronic over-packer). I can’t get it through my head that I won’t need six outfit changes, a bathing suit, and a winter coat for two days. You just never know.

However, I think I was really successful this week! I packed light, only took what I needed and found a few hacks. I’ve written a post for how to pack a carry-on before, but today I want to specifically focus on my top three tips to successfully pack for an overnight trip.

For starters, I’m obsessed with my mini carry-on. I have one that is a little larger that is like the standard carry-on size, but I love this one. It’s a big smaller, definitely lighter, and fits everywhere.

And obviously, I love my packing cubes. I talk about them all the time.

Ok time for the overnight tips:

  1. Utilize your samples. This is the perfect time to pull out all those samples from Sephora: shampoo, conditioner, face wash, fragrances, whatever. These are perfect because you can use them once and throw away at your hotel. No fuss, no mess.
  2. Pick a solid color and focus on accessories. Instead of packing two separate outfits, pack one color scheme, re-use pieces, and focus on accessories. Can you wear black pants twice with different tops? The same solid-colored dress with two different cardigans.
  3. Be smart about your shoes. I’m really speaking to myself here, but omg you don’t need 4 pair of shoes. Like two, tops. Shoes take up the most room in your carry-on. Take one nice pair you can do you meetings in and one more casual, slip on pair for travel and TSA. Done.

I love a successful overnight business trip. I also love not having to haul ridiculously heavy bags through the airport.

What’s your favorite packing tip?

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Comments

  1. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    January 11, 2019 at 10:22 am

    This is such a helpful post! I’m a chronic overpacker too- especially if it’s business related so this is great! Love the tip of packing samples- that’s so smart and a space saver.

  2. Lacy Blanchard Ngo says

    January 11, 2019 at 11:46 am

    Ooh, I love the idea of using all of those samples I have collected. Great tips!

  3. Lacy Blanchard Ngo says

    January 11, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    Oooh, I want some of those packing cubes!!!!

  4. Ro I Chicken and Bliss says

    January 11, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    These are great tips! I’ve never done and overnight trip, but I love the products you suggested to bring! I also love the idea of focusing on accessories as opposed to over packing and bringing a bunch of things.

  5. Natalie Aubele says

    January 11, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    Love all these tips! I love using up my beauty samples when traveling, it saves SO much space! 😀

  6. Rachel @ STCL says

    January 11, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    Great tips! Totally agree with you on packing cubes – I use them every time I travel!

  7. Lily Ayala says

    January 11, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    I love samples for quick trips — that’s really the only time I really use them. LOL!

  8. Alix Maza says

    January 12, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    Bringing basics and focusing on accessories is a must for me! Thank goodness I got a jewelry organizer haha.

  9. Cristina says

    January 13, 2019 at 8:02 am

    I literally collect samples for my trips. They are perfect for 3-4 days trips – usually one sample will last me 2-3 days so it’s perfect!

  10. Stephanie says

    January 13, 2019 at 11:29 am

    These are excellent tips. I’ve never had the opportunity to go on any kind of business trip, but if I ever have the chance, I’ll be turning back to this post for suggestions. Love the concept of packing Sephora samples! Great use for those.

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It’s almost time! Halloween is hitting all my social media platforms and the blog on Sept. 1! Every day at 8 a.m. I’ll have a new post with Halloween fun. 

You guys voted and the majority said to mix it all up with costumes and party planning, so we will, but with an every other day pattern. I’ll still be sharing fall fashion as well so it will be a fun two months!

I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on! I have ideas for adults like years past, but also lots of kid-friendly ideas this year too! Plus, Hocus Pocus 2 is coming so I have a whole “series within a series” to get ready for your watch parties.

Also, Ben in his costumes is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. 😍

Let’s get spooky, y’all! 👻 I can’t wait! 

#Halloween2022 #Spooktacular #HalloweenIsComing #HalloweenSpirit #TrickOrTreat #ILoveCandy #ThisIsThriller #ItsCloseToMidnight #FeelingFangtastic #TrickOrTreatYourself #HangingWithMyBoos #LoveAtFirstBite #WitchBetterHaveMyCandy #MonsterMash #HalloweenGhouls #HalloweenSquad #SquadGhouls #BasicWitch #HalloweenFood #HereForTheBoos #IWantMyMummy #HalloweenMakeup #CreepingItReal #Bootiful #Unboolievable #InstaHalloween #WickedBunch #PumpkinYouEven  #SpookySzn
Splish, splash, I was taking a bath! Sharing my to Splish, splash, I was taking a bath! Sharing my toddler’s favorite bath toys. 🛁 

All of these are linked in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me (helengbailey) to easily shop my feed, daily outfits and favorite products. 

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #atlblogger #atlantablog #georgiablogger
Use my code HELEN for 20 percent off all items fro Use my code HELEN for 20 percent off all items from @chatbooks. 

As a mom I can’t recommend @chatbooks enough! I snap hundreds of pics of my toddler and I don’t want them to just live on my phone. For $15 a month I order these monthly hardcover books in the sage ombré. 

From the Chatbooks app, I just pop in my favorite photos from the month and send to print. This would also make an incredible gift for grandparents as we start heading into the holiday season and planning our presents. 

#chatbooks #cbadvocate #dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom
Come with me to the @bridgertonexperience #bridg Come with me to the @bridgertonexperience 

#bridgertonexperience #regencyfashion #bridgerton #atlantablogger #georgiablogger
Some of my recent finds on Amazon! The black dress Some of my recent finds on Amazon! The black dress is my favorite from this haul. Which look is your favorite? 

All of these items are linked in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me there for daily outfits and favorite finds. My username is helengbailey!

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #amazonfashion #amazonfinds
Bridgerton dress reveal! Find out which dress I wo Bridgerton dress reveal! Find out which dress I wore to the @bridgertonexperience! Thanks for all your input! It really came down to the last minute, I was changing back and forth until we walked out the door. 

Don’t worry, you see this one and my second choice in a mom-and-baby Halloween costume in October. 😉

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #regencydress #bridgertonexperience
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If you are a human-mom or a fur-mom, how do you keep your baby safe in one area?

Our baby gate retracts up to 71 inches and is less than $50! I’m linking the exact gate we use and some similar options in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3LtQE
#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #babygate
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All of these are linked in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me (helengbailey) for daily outfits, favorite finds and products I love!

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #expressyou
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