Mindful Vacation?

We are heading out to the desert for our last vacation of 2010! Vacations are always a difficult time for me to implement moderation, which seems to require routine and consistency to be successful. When we go out to the desert we are definitely not on any type of routine. In fact, we all sort of wander around aimlessly from meal to meal, with some shopping thrown in for good measure. Is it any wonder this is my favorite vacation spot?

We have to drive past the outlet mall on our way out, which fortunately the kids despise so it will be a quick trip. We need to make one return, pants for my son that are too small, but otherwise my plan is to avoid J. Crew, Banana Republic, and all the other outlet stores I normally like to frequent. The Kate Spade outlet could be more of a challenge... I have new white, black and blue purses on my wish list. (Funny how when you gain weight, purses and shoes move to the top of the wish list...)

I just got a Tory Burch gold bag a few weeks ago, which could take the place of a white bag for spring if I lack funding for a new white one:



My black purse is also fine, but I've been searching for navy blue for ages so if I happened to spot one I doubt I could resist!


Otherwise, my plan is to keep all my shopping to non clothing items. My boss, who is the uber guy's guy, gave me a $50 gift card to Target. So sweet of him, especially because shopping is NOT his thing at all (in fact, it is highly likely that his assistant picked up all his gifts to staff.) At first I was wondering what I'd get from Target that would be a treat, instead of just the ususal shampoo, soap, etc, but them I decided to use it for new hangers to get my closet more organized for my upcoming YLMMM. My favorite brand is Huggable Hangars. They are totally from an infomercial but they really work:



They are the best for maximizing closet space, especially closet space for a woman who has WAY too much.

I also need a new razor -- the best brand that makes it nearly impossible to cut yourself and requires no shaving creme:




The only other things on my list are picture frames (which I love to buy at Pottery Barn) and maybe some dish towels. Let me repeat, clothing needs are ZERO!

While on vacation I am going to make PLANS for my year of living more mindfully and moderately. There is nothing like a to-do list to get me motivated.