My Packing List

yeah I wish I could pack into suitcases that cute!

Well I thought I would share my packing list in case it would help any other future missionaries out there!! I got like a 80% of it from the "I Wish I Would Have Known" 1 & 2 of the lovely Bella in Berlin! But really her tips are DEFINITELY worth reading!! Click here to check it out!!

Other parts came from my mission president, some from the call packet, and a couple I added myself. So a few things may be kind of mission-specific, and I may decide to skip some things myself, but yeah here it is!

Book/Paper Type Stuff

o New Scriptures (if yours are very highlighted)
o Lots of stickers to give to kids
o pocket dictionary

o cool sheet music

o A small recipe book of your FAV recipes of your moms etc.
o Pinterest 30 minute workouts.
o A scripture-sized laminated copy of your patriarchal blessing to keep handy
o An address book for home and mission people
o A spiritual journal. For firesides/conference etc
o Study journal for scriptures and PMG
o Personal stationery
o Stamps to mail letters home from the MTC
o Pens, pencils, highlighters, etc
o small photo book of home - check the dollar store for a lightweight one
o Gospel books are recommended but I got mine in the MTC
o Spiral-bound Gospel Art book if you are serving abroad
o Government-issued photo ID or Driver's License (renew license if it expires on your mission)
o A copy of your Driving Record if you think you may drive on your mission
o Passport and Visa if needed
o Passport Holder
o Your insurance and dental cards
o Completed Immunizations/Preventative Medication form from missionary.lds.org or at the back of your call packet
o Current Temple Recommend
o Completed four-generation chart + any stories about your ancestors
o Conversion stories of any of your relatives

Clothing

o Outfits (8-10)
o Tights
o flat boots
o warm wool coat
o heavy wool skirt
o thin warm sweaters
o garments (8-10)
o gloves
o peds (6-7)
o socks (2-3)
o fave hoodie and sweatpants
o fuzzy socks (2)
o fave small blanket to wrap up in
o Sunday Shoes (1-2)
o Proselyting Shoes (2)
o Sweaters (2)
o Rain Coat, zip out liner
o Exercise Clothing
o Exercise underclothing
o One Shirt/Pant (regular clothes for P-Day)
o PJ's (1)
o FlipFlops for shower
o Robe
o Slippers
o Young women medallion...good conversation starter
o A watch!
o A backpack AND a purse trust me!!!!  a lightweight, huge backpack saved my life on the flight over and on transfer days!
o Scarves
o Hangers (but I found tons in my closet upon entering MTC)
o H&M ballet flats - good recommended walking shoe
o Basic sewing kit
o Shoepolish kit if desired

Medical/First Aid

o 1st aid kit
o multivitamin
o basic meds (cold and allergy)
o decongestant
o thermometer
o pain meds ie Acetaminophen and Ibuprophen
o Ibuprophen PM
o immodium,
o neosporin
o hydrocortizone
o antifungal ointment
o bandaids
o deet 25-35%
o sunscreen
o aloe
o lip balm
o Hand Sanitizer
o Icy Hot
o Dr. Scholls shoe inserts
o Feminine Supplies/ Tampons
o moleskin
o Prescription eyeglasses & cleansing wipes if needed

Tolietries

o Mirror
o makeup
- Any facial care products you can't live without
o toothbrush
o toothpaste
o floss
o mouthwash
o shampoo
o conditioner
o gel or leave-in conditioner
o comb/ brush
o dry shampoo
o deodorant
o lotion
o shaving supplies
o Nail stuff to keep you sane
o Shoe polishing kit if desired

Technology/Electrical

o Hair Straightener (make sure it is dual voltage if abroad)
o Hair Drier (dual voltage if abroad)
o Curlers (dual voltage if abroad)
o Power Converter appropriate to your mission voltage
o small flashlight
o batteries

o A wind-up or battery alarm clock that doesn't make you want to kill yourself. Or your companion 

o cool music
o Speakers
o mp3 player
o Disney movie songs in your language or Christmas music. minus- love songs
o A memory USB port
o Simple camera you won't be too sad about losing if stolen
o memory cards to back up photographs
o (each of my mission field apartments has had a working Iron, blender and microwave)

Around the House

o Sheets (2 pillow cases)
o Towels (Bath, Hand, WC (2)
o laundry bag
o A picture calendar
o Decorations for walls. Cute quotes etc. Makes it feel like home
o Tide to go Pen
o A Candle
o birthday candles or a cake mix

Miscellaneous

o Two larger pieces of rolling luggage that adhere to airline size guidelines.  Remember, you must be able to manage your luggage often using public transport during transfers.
o Instead of getting a 3rd suitcase, that little carry-on size, get a good-size backpack-- I'm sooo glad I didn't do the third carry-on suitcase thing. The huge backpack was a total win. 3rd suitcases are impossible during transfers, maybe unless you have some way to attach. 
o Luggage tags
o Extra cash to pay luggage fees if applicable
o A sturdy shoulder bag.  Many missions use these instead of backpacks.  Check items specific to your mission.
o Nice water bottle with filter if traveling abroad
o Lanyard for MTC
o Sturdy umbrella
o extra $ for temple meals,
o Local currency if possible
o Credit/ATM Card that will work where you are serving.  If going abroad, you need to notify your cardholder in advance or you will not be able to make purchases. Also may want to get a card with a chip that will work at foreign vendors.  Schwab is a great card we found that charges no foreign ATM fees and reimburses you for random atm usage charges when you withdraw cash at ATM's abroad.