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    How to Pack Light for a 7-Day Cruise

    Here’s how I packed light for a 7-day cruise. Everything fits in a carry-on bag!

    I only have a carry-on piece of luggage, so I’m forced to pack light. But now I kind of like it that way! It’s easier to cart around, and if it’s going to cost extra to check baggage, I can just carry it on. Here’s how I packed light and squeezed everything in to one carry-on bag for our 7-day cruise.

    How to Pack Light: Shoes

    I packed what felt like the bare minimum, and I still ended up with four pairs!

    • Running shoes: I had every intention to exercise every day on the
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    Should I Go on a Cruise? The Pros and Cons of Cruising

    Tate looks out over the ocean with binoculars
    I tried to encourage Tate to take his heavy binoculars out of his backpack before we left for the cruise; I’m so glad he insisted

    I’ve always wanted to go on a cruise. When I was in high school, I was all set to go on my first cruise with my whole family—a gift from my grandparents to celebrate my graduation. By a twist of fate, I ended up winning a trip to England through Parade, thereby missing the cruise (and prom).

    After the big family cruise I missed in high school, my family continued going on cruises every couple of years—always over Thanksgiving Break. By that time, I … Read More