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How do you pack too many clothes?

Read on for seven ways to fit even more stuff in your suitcase. Roll your clothes. ... Put things inside your shoes. ... Zip and then add extras. ... Save room with travel space bags. ... Employ the bundle packing method. ... Use packing folders. ... Buy an expandable bag.

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Caroline Morse

SmarterTravel.com

Sure, we could tell you to just pack less. But sometimes you want to have wardrobe options when you travel -- whether it's for an unexpected weather change or a fashion emergency. Read on for seven ways to fit even more stuff in your suitcase.

Roll your clothes

Everyone from flight attendants to military members knows this trick: Rolling your clothes is the best way to fit the most in a suitcase. Plus, rolled clothes tend to wrinkle less than folded clothes.

Put things inside your shoes

Shoes take up a lot of space inside a suitcase. Make them do double duty by stuffing them full of small items like jewelry (in a zip-lock bag), ties (rolled up), or socks and underwear (in a plastic bag). Pack your shoes on their sides to maximize space.

Zip and then add extras

Have a few overflow items that just don't seem like they'll fit? Try closing and zipping your suitcase completely (even if you have to sit on it to make it work). Then reopen your bag and try adding the items in any available spots (think corners, spaces between larger items, etc.). Often, once you've compressed the bag by zipping it shut, you'll find just a bit more room once you open it again.

Save room with travel space bags

You've probably seen the infomercials for the magical space-saving bags that can shrink bulky clothing (like sweaters and jackets) into a small, compact unit. Get the travel version of these bags and you'll save space and keep your clothes organized and wrinkle-free. These Travel Space Bags don't need a vacuum to operate. Normal zip-lock bags in various sizes can also be used to achieve a similar effect for much less money.

Employ the bundle packing method

Fit more in your luggage and avoid folds, creases and wrinkles by employing the "Bundle Wrapping" method from OneBag.com. This packing strategy involves filling a small pouch with soft items (like socks, underwear, etc.) and then wrapping larger clothing items around the pouch to form a bundle. (Here's a helpful diagram of the Bundle Wrapping method.)

Use packing folders

An alternative to space-saving bags and packing cubes, packing folders are pretty much what the name implies -- folders for your clothing. They usually come with boards, which help you fold your clothing efficiently and compact multiple items to save space. Check out the product video for Eagle Creek's Pack-It Folder 18 to see how it works. The 18-inch folder holds eight to 12 items, including bulkier garments. Your bag will be neater and seem emptier!

Buy an expandable bag

Okay, this might be cheating a little, but the best way to fit more into your bag is to have a suitcase that grows with your packing needs. Expandable suitcases double as two bags in one, often starting out carry-on size but expanding to a larger bag when needed. SmarterTravel loves the Briggs & Riley Baseline Domestic Carry-On Expandable Upright, which grows by 25% with the pull of a lever. If you're packing for a big trip (or need extra souvenir space on a return flight), simply expand the suitcase. What are your secret tips for cramming more into your suitcase? Tell us in the comments section.

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How you can help at home: Explore needs and wants with your child. Help your child learn to manage money by teaching her the difference between what one needs and what one wants.

What you’ll need

Paper

Pen or pencil

Here’s how to do it

Discuss with your child what needs and wants are. Needs are things that a person requires to survive. Needs include air, food, water, clothing and shelter. Wants are things that we would like to have, such as toys and games. Sometimes needs and wants overlap. For example, a person needs food to survive, but he doesn’t need ice cream. Discuss how people often want more than they need and how they must choose between what they need and what they can afford. Explain that this does not mean that you should only buy the things that you need, but you should buy what you need before you buy what you want. Explain how people work to earn money to pay for their needs and wants. On paper, have your child make a T-chart with the heading Needs on the left side and Wants on the right. Have her write a list of at least five needs and five wants. Encourage her to look around the house for items that fit in those categories. Have her explain why certain items on her list are needs and why other things are wants.

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