Saturday, August 1, 2009

Tips On How To Prepare For Your Family Vacation - What To Pack In Order To Survive Travelling With Your Kids

By Jennifer Hess

A vacation is a time for laughter and relaxation for the whole family. It is a great opportunity to forget about your work and the kids school activities, and just concentrate on being with your kids.

Designate a bag for each child and have them put in it whatever they will be taking on the vacation. Make sure that the things that they are packing are important - some kids tend to want to pack everything. Put labels on each bag in order to be organized and to avoid mix up. In order to pack more in each backpack, have them roll the clothes tightly. Pack the light clothes first followed by the heavy clothes - it will make your backpack lighter.

Don't forget to pack clothes that are appropriate for where you are going. For hot climates, don't forget to bring your sun hats, sunglasses and sun protection lotion. Pack extra swimsuits and t-shirts if you are planning for a swimming activity. Pack a jacket or sweatshirt and a pair of long pants for every member to wear in case you come across a cold night.

Make sure to pack interesting games for the children in order to keep them busy. Long trips can be boring and games with lots of interaction between family members can make them fun. Bring special toys for the younger ones. You might want to buy a few new items since new toys are always more interesting.

Don't forget to bring some snacks and refreshments. If you have a baby in the family, it is better to buy some diapers at your favorite supermarket where it is cheaper. In addition, preparing food that you will need during the trip will save you some cash.

You should always be prepared, so don't forget to pack your first aid kit. Bring a flashlight and some extra batteries too. Pack some medicine for headaches and colds, and bring a container for medicine that anybody needs to take on a daily basis.

Remember to bring your camera, and to charge its batteries before you go. You would not want to miss any priceless moments during the vacation. If you have the extra budget, buy a water proof camera to take pictures on the beach. Pictures say a thousand words so capture each moment.

See to it that you have already paid your bills. Start planning at least two weeks before the date of your departure to ensure that all things are in order. A planned vacation is a worry-free vacation.

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