California to Kennewick.

California to Kennewick.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

VERY thorough Sister Missionary Packing List!! Updated!

This has been created by combing many packing lists I have found and adding some of my own:
Hope this helps!!



CLOTHES:

-Cardigans (black, gray, tan, cream, and 3-5 other colored/patterned)
- 2 blazers
-At least 3 undershirts/shade shirts
-10-12 blouses, at least 1 black, 1 white, 1 button up and 1 denim shirt
-8-10 skirts
-4 dresses
-4-5 pairs of underwear for… that time of the month
-3 white or neutral colored bras
- Exercise outfits - 2 pairs of knee length shorts, running pants
-1 pairs of jeans for P-Day and service projects
-3-4 t-shirts and pj bottoms (t-shirts double for excersize)
-10 pairs of garments
-3 pairs of spanx/spandex shorts
- shower sandals
- sunday shoes (2)
-proselyting shoes (3)


–FOR COLD MISSIONS– (send later)

-Winter coat: heavy with a zip-out liner for warmth
- 1 hoodie
-A raincoat
- A regular coat
- 4-5 sweaters and heavier cardigans
-Replace some of the skirts with wool and thick skirts that will repel snow and rain
- winter boots
-wool or thermal socks (5)
-2 pairs of fleece lined tights for the winter
- cold weather accessories: gloves, scarves, ear bands, hats


ACCESSORIES AND SHOES:

-Like 10 pairs of those low cut socks in neutral colors to wear with your walking shoes !!!)
- 5 pairs of regular socks!!
-6 pairs of tights (colored and black)
- 2 slips
-3-5 belts
-slippers
- Tons of headbands (6-10)
-7-8 necklaces in all colors and styles
- 4 detatchable collars (think of how this can change up your shirts/outfits!)
-CTR ring!
-YW medallion of course!!
-a bunch of conservative earrings
-3 working watches
-3-4 bracelets
- traveling jewlery holder/case


PERSONAL ITEMS:
(just pack enough shampoo and such for the MTC, you can buy more in the field and it will save space in your suitcase, which is reeaaaally important, trust me,)
-a small nail kit with clippers and files and cuticle trimmers
-clear nail polish and a few cute colors
-toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
-razors
-lotion
- coconut oil (soooo many uses for this!)
-deodorant
-Q-tips in a baggie
-face wash/soap
-perfume
-chapsticks
-hairdryer
-straightener
-curling iron
-hairbrush and combs
-clips, hairties, bobby pins…
-tweezers
-drysol
-show odor spray
-little roll up flat jewelry holder with lots of pockets
-makeup (foundation, powder, color pallete, eyeliner, mascara, brushes)
-a big makeup bag and a small makeup bag (big-leave home, small-bring with you for the day)
-MICROFIBER TOWELS AND WASHCLOTHS they are thin and light for packing but absorb better than normal towels (Deseret Book/Bed Bath and Beyond)
-small bottles of: Ibuprofen, Midol, Peptobismol,
-sunscreen
- aloe vera
-bugspray
-cough drops


OTHER:

→2 suitcases. (No more than 62 dimensional inches. 50 lbs. max each.)
→A carry-on bag. (No more than 45 dimensional inches. Weight varies)
→A bag with lots of pockets that is sturdy enough for the whole 18 months.
→a small first aid kit
→a small sewing kit
→a laundry stick for stain emergencies!
→an address book for all your friends back home! Put email addresses and mailing addresses in there!
→A small camera, camera case, usb plug and a charger OR rechargeable batteries
→Two flash drives so you have backup copies of pictures in case your camera gets stolen (flash drive case)
→A lanyard for the MTC and to put your flashdrives and church keys on.
→a small gps? (maybe)
→a lint roller
→a wallet
→pens and pencils for study
- a water bottle
- workout book & recipe book
- resistance band
-ipod (you can use this or your mish phone for an alarm clock instead of bringing one)
-cds & case (can play them on dvd player in apt)

WHAT TO BUY/GET ONCE YOU GET THERE(Or have sent to you)

an umbrella
- stickers and sticky notes
rain boots/snowboots (lets face it you just don’t have room in your suitcases)
maybe even a cheap coat if you can’t fit it and don’t want to risk sending it
pads
small speakers for your ipod
bedding if needed
hangers if needed


SPIRITUAL/ FOR THE MTC:

-a new scripture case with pockets
- scripture pencils
-a mini hymnal
-a mini preach my gospel
-a journal (Deseret Book has nice ones)
-a photo album of home to remember everyone and everything
-a pedigree chart 4 generations back
-a little notebook for remembering words and phrases, church/firesides
-another notebook for class notes and spiritual thoughts and scripture study
-an accordion file for letters, cards, talks, spiritual thoughts, pedigree chart and patriarchal blessing. One location for all of them.
- photo album for mish pics (pic a day papers)
-a file pocket organizer thing for important documents, like passport, birth certificate, ss card and visa info.


–FORMS, MONEY AND DOCUMENTS– **VERY IMPORTANT**

-a photo ID
-Travel information that is required (check your MYLDSMAIL account and your packet for details on what is required)
-temple recommend
-$200 or so for travel expenses, emergencies
-copy of your mission call letter
-health insurance
-immunizations sheet




5 comments:

  1. Thanks for posting this, very useful as I pack for my mission in Japan! :)

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  2. I've been looking all over for something like this! Thank you! I'm going to Kennewick Washington, Spanish speaking too. :) see you out there!

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  3. Did this end up working for your mission? What do you wish you had changed from whats on here?

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