Friday, July 26, 2013
Does packing for a family vacation make you crazy??? Here are some tips!!
I can tell you, packing for our family vacation usually
makes me nervous. I’m never really sure how much clothes to pack? what toys to
bring? What kind of entertainment? I usually over pack and hate bringing the
favorite toys fearing losing them. Last
summer, we went on a road trip to Myrtle Beach, I was pleasantly surprised, the
kids were more excited about the cows, horses, and farm land rather than
watching DVD’s or holding a toy. The DVD’s
helped a great deal keeping our sanity. It kept them quiet and put them to
sleep at times. If you’re like me and need a little guidance for the next
family trip, here are some tips I got from my one of my mommy friends, who
seems to make it work each time they travel.
1.
Make a list of what you need! Portable crib for baby, car seat if getting
on a plane, diapers, games, etc.
2.
Each child should have his/her own easy to push
luggage (Preferably with their favorite colors or movie characters) my sons
likes everything “cars.”
3.
Put all spill able items in a bag to check in at
the airport/ do same if you’re going on a road trip. Makes it easier to know
where everything is.
4.
Make a list of easy things to carry on a flight-
like stuffed animals, coloring books for smaller children, video games for
older ones.
5.
Keep a list in each bag with all the items
you packed. Upon check out, you’ll have the list to ensure you didn’t forget
an item at the hotel.
6.
Place essential items in plastic bags- like hand
wipes, any type of meds needed for your trip.
7.
Two outfits per day and extra tops in case of
spills
8.
For dirty clothes. I usually bring the zip lock
large bags. I roll the clothes and put them in the zip lock and pack them in
our luggage on the sides, or you can bring on a separate carry-on for dirty
clothes.
9.
Lastly, bring a small carry on cooler with
snacks your kids like: sliced apples, fruits etc.
*If anyone has other suggestions, please feel
free to comment.
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