I'm going on vacation soon and I need to pack. If I go into packing without a plan, l'll miss something, and it's usually important. Once, I got off the plane in my destination city and THEN realized I had forgotten to pack a week's worth of socks!

About a week before I'm set to leave, I set up a list called "Pack." I do this ahead of time because I'll remember I need different things at different times. For example, when I'm web surfing, I'll remember that I need 4 pairs of pants and I can add to the list through my browser. Later, while I'm out shopping, I'll remember that I'll need my phone charger, so I'll add that using the RTM app for Android on my phone. I set things for different due dates, too. I can put a couple pair of shoes in my suitcase earlier in the week, but I can’t pack my laptop until the night before I leave.

I mark things off as I pack, but I keep the list active and uncomplete the tasks once I get to my destination. I also add gifts and purchases so I have an updated list of everything I need to re-pack before I head home.