Hi Char,
You, my friend, are a life saver -okay a sobriety saver but for some of us it is the same thing.
I'm a veteran of overseas travel and I love Rick Steves' tips. Following is link (hope it works) to his site with advice on packing light for a trip to Europe. Hope you find it helpful.
Rick Steves' Europe: Packing Light and Right
ciao ciao,
Beck