This week I will start preparing for my trip to California. It has been a long time since I have visited my home state. I haven’t seen my family and friends in such a long time. The kids are no longer kids anymore! I find the best way to plan for a trip is to have a checklist.  I am taking my biggest suitcase, but packing light so I can bring back a lot of vintage goodies. I will also have a traveling companion with me to help carry the heaviest items. I want to look my best so I will be hitting the gym, eating light and finally getting started…