The girls are busy wrapping up another school year with field trips, school programs and cleaning out their desks. I am busy trying to pack for our vacation.

I made a Travel Packing List that each of the girls could use to help me with the packing process. I am so glad that we have a washer and dryer in our condo so that we can wash some clothes and not pack for all 12 days we will be gone.

I am following some tips from April Welch from Simply Organized Online to make our trip easier. Here are some of her tips for making a car trip more enjoyable. (We drive 7 hours before we fly)

  • Present new toys or ideas (surprise themw/your thoughtfulness)
  • Have them pack their “travel bag”
  • Use craft organizers to bring along their Legos or Polly Pockets
  • Pack the cooler w/healthy choices that won’t raise their sugar level
  • Schedule for potty breaks
  • Try to set up their own space
  • Be realistic of their needs
  • Have Fun!!!!!

In the tips above April talks about having each child pack a “travel bag” for the road trip. Here are some of her suggestions for this bag:

  • a snack
  • something to drink
  • a book to read
  • a book light
  • playing cards or traveling game
  • CD player/iPod
  • a ‘new item’

I am actually packing their carry-on bags for the flight. The last time we flew with the girls I didn’t let them see their goodies in their carry-on bags until we got to the airport. I will write a post next week all about what I pack to keep them busy.

Do you let your kids pack their own bags when you go on vacation? How do you survive your traveling with your kids?

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