"Bluegreen Box"

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...Being on vacation brings out the chef in me that is for sure.

For me, it's having Lots of Time and someone elses kitchen. I have a tiny kitchen at home (had to make the compromise as the rest of the house was perfect for us).

I bring my Magic Bullet. excellent chopper, and I can stick to my breakfast smoothies. teriffic mini-blender in case none is in the unit. even if there is, i still only want a personal-size smoothie.

I don't keep ts stuff in a box all the time. about a week before we're to depart, I get a box and start loading! pretty much the stuff mentioned, and ALWAYS coffee + filters. too many times I made the assumption that there would be coffee filters and had to buy em. Can't buy em in 7-packs!

if it's a warm-weather trip, will bring my bbq tongs. in cold weather I might take crockpot (after calling the resort to see if they have one and they don't). I like to set it and forget it so I'm not having to visit the stove every few hours to stir. would rather be out exploring!

I don't bother re-packaging spices since we usually drive.

I also take bubble bath with me. I love a good long soak with a book. our bathroom is tiny and dark so it's not quite a thrill here. most resorts we've been to there have been jet tubs or garden tubs, and from some of them you can even see the tv!! wooo hoooo!!! add a candle, and I'm set. It's the only time I use bb and I have a giant jug that I haven't even made it halfway thru yet. Hey, it was on deep discount!

If warm-weatehr trip and I know we'll have a balcony, bug spray and citronella candle. hate bugs, love the outdoors.