Summer vacation has arrived and that means the start of the travel season! When we take a vacation, I like to involve my kids by having them pack as much of their own stuff as possible.
I make my kids a packing checklist so they can gather what they need. I write the number of pants needed, next to where it says pants and so on.
Once they have completed the checklist, I have to “approve” everything before it goes into the suitcase!
Download the Girl’s Packing List here.
Download the Boy’s Packing List here.
But before we fill the suitcases, we put complete outfits into gallon size zip top baggies. So all the kids have to do is reach into their suitcases and grab a bag! It really helps keep things organized!
Happy Travels This Summer!! Thanks For Stopping By!
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
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Kristen says
This is awesome! I’ll be posting it on my site! I’m always looking for ways to encourage my kids to be more independent!
Kristen @ Busy Kids Happy Mom
http://busykidshappymom.blogspot.com/
Karen @ Goodbyecityhellosuburb says
I think my husband needs one of these! I would love it if u shared this with WorkShop Wednesday!
Valerie@Occasionally Crafty says
Really cute idea! I’ll be featuring this on my blog this Thursday June 23rd for Three Things Thursday. Stop on by, check it out, and grab a featured button if you like! (I know it’s early but I’ll out of internet access until then!)
Valerie- http://www.occasionallycrafty.blogspot.com
www.StarHughes.com says
Oh my gosh you are too cute posting about this!!! I make packing lists like this for myself 🙂 At age 20! I guess whatever works! And I love putting clothes in baggies like this too! Great ideas!Star Hughes Living
Gabe says
Ah, yes! Packing got so much easier when I realized the kids could help with that!
ddoboyle says
I LOVE the zip lock baggie idea! Great tips. Thanks!
sherri lynn says
I love the checklist idea!! Thanks for sharing!
Ana Degenaar says
I am in love!
Lindsay @ Delighted Momma says
This is great!! We have our first week long family vacation coming up and I am going to use this..I am always forgetting something!