What to pack?

I am getting ready for my trip to Costa Rica. I have been there three times, and yet I still don't know what to pack. I own a travel agency for goodness sake, and I still can't do this well! It haunts me. I am always the girl with the biggest suit case. I usually have to pay extra if I am not in first class because my suitcase weighs over 50 lb.s So, I found this handy list. Of course if I packed all of this my suitcase would weigh 100 lbs. I still think it is helpful!

Packing List
Here is a wonderful Packing list from I got on line. For staying in a condo at the beach. You will have to adapt it to your vacation. Feel free to copy and paste it into Word.

BASIC PACKING LIST
____ask neighbor to bring in recycle, paper and mail
____make dog reservation
____clean out dog kennel
____pack dog's food, treats, leash (or cat's)
CLOTHES
____changes of clothes
____sets of underwear (underpants, socks, undershirts, bras, slips, jock straps)
____sleep shirts/pjs
____dress outfits (pantyhose/tights)
____shoes (tennis, sandals, dress, slippers)
____robes (swim cover ups)
____special sports wear (tennis, golf, skiing)
____swimsuits
____swim towels
____goggles, swimmies
____sweatsuits
____sweaters
____jackets
____heavy coats, mittens, hats, boots
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TOILETRIES
____toothbrushes
____toothpaste
____deodorant
____hairbrush
____hair things
____shampoo
____kids' shampoo
____bubble bath
____lotion
____bugspray
____sun block
____lipstick
____medications
____nailfile
____contacts/case/solutions
____shaving kit
____make up bag
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FOOD
____water
____lidded cups
____bowls,spoons
____pnut butter
____knife, spoon
____cereal, milk
____raisins
____papertowels
____tissue
____Kitchen Disinfectant
____Candle
____napkins
____crackers
____cereal
____bread
____cheese
____drinks
MISC
____pillows
____sleeping bags
____videos
____cassettes
____cell phone, cord, charger
____books, magazines
____stamps, pen, paper
____sporting equiptment: tennis racquets, balls, mitts, inflatable mattresses, pool toys, rollerblades
____golf clubs
____Hostess gift(s)
____map(s)
____RESERVATION FORMS, RESERVATION #
____resort information
LAST MINUTE
____feed, water cat
____change litter
____take dog to kennel
____set VCR(s)
____turn on porch light, set timers
____clear answering machine
____water plants
____check doors, all appliances off
____turn down heat/air conditioning
____post card labels
____post card stamps
____bills that will be due while gone
____sufficient checks to pay bills
____stamps
____large garbage bags for dirty clothes
____laundry soap
____dryer sheets
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EXTRA THINGS I NEED TO BRING/DO
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