Packing up your children's bags for a family vacation can be a daunting task, but if you employ these three tips, hopefully it will help make your pre-trip pack-up a little easier.
1. Individual Bags for Outfits
Sorting through and matching outfits is the last thing I want to do on vacation. I put every outfit for each day in a bag; undies, socks, and clothes. It makes getting dressed easy on the kids and is one less thing for me to do when we arrive.
2. Pack Each Kid A "Trash" Bag
I pack each kid a kitchen trash bag for them to store their soiled clothes. This hack keeps dirty clothes from clean clothes when returning home. Side note: Sure each kid has their own toothpaste, but we do not take 5 toothpaste tubes on vacation with us. Think about what you and the kids can share to keep packing to a minimum.
3. Give Responsibility
If you have kids that are a little older, let them carry a book bag or carry on with their special items. My daughter can't sleep without her stuffed animal so I never pack it in a checked bag. She is old enough now to carry some of her own belongings and she can pack a few things that are just for her. Win-Win.
Hi! I'm Amie Kok and I love Fayette County. I'm a counselor at Arise Counseling and your local IG over-poster. My husband and I live in PTC with our three children. @amiekokblog