Until the Church embraces at least some of the secular knowledge and wisdom on mental health issues, devout Christians will continue to suffer in silence.

I carry my laptop, iPad and a notebook in a slim bag that slips into the outside of my carry-on case. This keeps me within my usual airline's one bag only rule but I can then get them out very quickly.

1) Pack older clothes that you no longer want, leave at hotel in a bag that says "please donate" or drop them off at a thrift store on the way back. This way you create room for things that you bring back with you.

1. Take a slimmer wallet — I have a very compact wallet that I use for traveling, instead of my normal one. It frees up space in my purse. You won't need your library card or shopper loyalty cards on vacation — just an ID and a few credit cards should cover it.

Packing cubes are the single greatest invention for traveling. They allow you to keep everything organized and pack more than you ever imagined. Allocate one for dirty clothes, and it never touches your clean stuff.

A lot of times you'll have large bottles of various products that last you a long time. If you don't want to bring the whole thing, place a little bit of what you need in those water-tight contact lens holders. You can do this with makeup, moisturizer, or any type of cream or paste. An alternative we showcased…

There's a great site called OneBag with all kinds of tips for traveling with only a carry-on. I don't travel very much, but when I do, I've been able to live out of a single bag for a week at a time following their directions. On the clothing, they actually recommend bundling outfits together, with the heaviest…