Let's face it, going on vacation can be a lot of fun, but it also requires a lot of work. Unless you get the kids involved, it's hard not to be resentful when your van pulls out of the driveway. You may have spent days packing and following around children as they mess up the house. One easy way to get everyone to help out is to create a list for each person. Teens can pack without help and children can lay items out on the bed for mom or dad to check prior to stuffing everything into a bag. Below is a sample list for a 4-day trip (or a week long trip, if you will be doing laundry at least once). Not only will you avoid being overworked, your vacation will be cheaper because you won't be running out to purchase items you left at home!
Items to take on Vacation
NAME: _______________________
• 2 bathing suits
• 6 short sleeve shirts
• 1 long sleeve shirt
• 6 pair of shorts
• 7 pairs of underwear
• 1 pair of long pants
• 1 hat
• 5 pair of ankle socks
• 2 pair of summer pjs
• flip flops or sandals
• tennis shoes
• 3 stuffed animals
• 5 books
• 2 toys to play with
• sunglasses
• toothbrush
• tooth paste
• comb
• brush
• 1 jacket
• hair accessories
• 4 bras
