Are you planning a summer vacation? Amy has some packing tips to help ensure a stress free organized enjoyable vacation.
Plan Ahead
- Reduce decision making as much as possible during the trip by planning ahead
- Know in advance what activities you will be doing so you can pack accordingly
- Know what is provided at your destination. Information may be provided on line if not call
- Know how available shopping is
- Gather packing lists & information ahead of time. Use a pre-printed packing list for kids and pets – update for each trip
Pre-Work
- Catch up on laundry prior to trip, this will save time and stress when you return
- Pack snacks and drinks for road trips to save money along the way
- Keep a toiletry bag pre-packed – add only daily items that are too expensive to keep duplicates of
Ziplock Bags
- Use for toiletry items that may leak
- Keep outfits together for kids – shirt, shorts, socks, underwear – write the day of the week on the bag
- Keep necklaces from tangling by zipping the latch outside of the bag
- Keep a trash bag handy to separate dirty clothes from clean ones
- Use for wet items during the trip
Other Packing Tips
- Clean out your purse or wallet before you travel – pare down to essentials only in case you lose it or it’s stolen
- Take a photo of the credit cards you are traveling with, for easy replacement later
- Roll clothing and items in your suitcase to save space
- Think through where you will use each item & when to pack accordingly
- Pack one bag per person
- Make your luggage stand out – buy a bright suitcase or put fun ribbons on to