Suzy Flys and Sharon Drives. What will they pack and shop for? Shop for Traveling, Packing for Traveling to Florida for the winter. Snowbirding in Florida.
Every year we go we find we pack less and take less.
Biggest tips for Snowbirding
Especially before buying property check out an area in all the seasons. If just wintering there check out the area maybe staying there with someone else (other than snowbirds), talk to others who head south to that area. Schedule a week or more to visit different areas prior to a extended stay and make sure it is in the month you would book the extended stay.
Resources and links
Here are links for resources mentioned in the videos: Snowbird magazine AARP How to Snowbird For Prescription not subscriptions sunglasses Zennni optical Long term vaction rentals in Panama City Beach Florida where Suzy and Sharon snowbird to; Destin Florida is also amazing find places to stay on the gulf at VRBO or Airbnb. We have also used Bookbeach.com, Blue Swell and Real Joy in booking stays in the gulf area of Florida. If you are flying and want a rewards card American Airlines flys into the panhandle in Florida and can bypass Chicago which often is closed for snowy weather when you are trying to fly from snowy North Dakota or Minnesota. Be sure and check out our Snowbird Things to Do in Panama City Beach.
Sharon’s packing list
Sharon packs peanut butter, jelly, cheese, spices (lots), vinegars: red wine, white wine,balsamic
garbage bags and a Big ASS clock, Sharon shows it at 10:45 into the video, Sharon also likes to take a paper calendar
Office supplies: paper pens games stapler scotch tape scissor address book
Personal care items: shampoo conditioner, body wash, beach towels, sun hat
Tech items: computers, tablets, an Echo
Sharon’s shopping list when she arrives in Florida
milk, bread, coffee, creamer, fresh fruit, fresh veggies, olive oil, cereal, oatmeal, pasta, flour, sugar, rice, paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, paper plates
Suzy Packing list
Spices are expensive so I pack (take smaller containers or use clear small pouches labeled, Hobby Lobby sells little bags for jewelry that work great for spices) Bay leaf. Cajun Spice mix, Cayenne pepper, Celery seed, Chili powder, Chinese pepper, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cumin, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Italian sausage mix Oregano, Paprika, Red pepper flakes, Rosemary, Sausage mix,Thyme, Turmeric, dryer sheets, sandwich bags, quart size bags, tin foil, wax paper meds,
If flying
Suzy sends with someone driving, (Sharon) a tub with the items listed above and a small amount of flour, brown sugar enough to make one or two batches of baked goods usually chocolate chip cookies.
A lighter weight jacket that can double for use in rain
If driving
Suzy packs a cooler and carries a 32 ounce water thermos,one puffy jacket and a bunch of other clothes and shoes, because clothes and shoes are fun.
Suzy packs colored wash clothes, bath robe, beach hats and towels. Bath and body air fragance holders and fragrance
Kitchen supplies and tools: one good sharp knife she likes the Pampered chef brand, one mini electric food chopper, scissors, meat tendenrizer, ground meat chopper, mini frypan
Camp chairs for use at festivals and outings
Driving or flying
Clothing flip flops, sandals, boots, tennis shoes at least 2 pairs of jean capris, 2 pairs of atheletic leggings and 2 of athletic capris, 2 skorts, three no sleeve shirts, 18 pairs of panties, 2 swimsuits, two dresses, asst jackets and hoodies, one Sckappez (scarf/cape Suzy makes) assemble tops and items so I have at least three (only one if flying) cold weather items (layers sweater, tshirt ) and 10 or more items for moderate 60 to 70″s temps , electronics like ipad, computer, kindle
Suzy’s Shopping List
If she flys in she stops and buys inexpensive camp chairs to use at local festivals and leaves behind when she leaves.
upon arrival Oatmeal Almonds/nuts frozen strawberries frozen pineapple frozen blueberries Produce bananas, green onions, celery, carrots, lettuce, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, potatoes,peppers Canned items chickpeas, green chilies, black beans, tomatoes diced/unsalted, evaporated milk Other items cooking oil, vinegar, Quinoa Dairy case cheeses,eggs, whipped cream, butter, sauerkraut, kombocha, triscuts Meats ground turkey, beyond burgers, chicken sausage, chicken, turkey sliced from deli, Paper goods and personal care items I didn’t pack
Disclaimer on these lists
Hey we are women. We may change or mind at anytime and take some or none of the things that are mentioned. You can too. Just remember if you buy a bunch of stuff and you are driving, leave at least a little space for a passenger you may need to haul back.
Sharon and her husband after snowbirding in Florida picked up Suzy who was staying in the other Las Vegas; Las Vegas, New Mexico. Suzy’s son snapped this photo before depature. There was plenty of room to sit and get her stuff into the car. Suzy was feeling alot under the weather. You can read a little about that ordeal in When Life throws you a Curve Ball.
