I’m a firm believer in doing laundry (or having it done) on vacation. I’d much rather carry lighter suitcases and wash clothes than lug extra stuff to and from a destination. With three kids, I feel like I have enough to pack without bringing a fresh set of clothes for each day.<\/p>\n
I developed this checklist to follow on every trip that lasts about a week or more.I print a new one for each trip and check things off as I pack.<\/p>\n
Feel free to print this post for yourself, file it and use it as your own checklist. Just pencil in anything you’d like to add. And, while you are at it, please send a comment telling me what else you did pack so we can all learn from your ideas.<\/p>\n
Now, on with our one-week packing list:<\/strong><\/p>\n 3-4 coordinating\/ mix and match outfits for each of us<\/p>\n Underwear (4 pairs for each child)<\/p>\n 2 pairs of pajamas for each<\/p>\n Pull-ups as needed for bedtime<\/p>\n Any special outfits as needed<\/p>\n Exercise clothing<\/p>\n Weather appropriate clothing\/ gear (i.e. jackets<\/p>\n or swim suits and all that go with them)<\/p>\n 3-4 pairs socks<\/p>\n shoes<\/p>\n sandals (if appropriate)<\/p>\n Emergency med stash<\/a><\/p>\n Regular meds<\/p>\n Nail clippers<\/p>\n Contact lens container, cleaner<\/p>\n Glasses<\/p>\n Sunglasses<\/p>\n Makeup<\/p>\n Makeup remover<\/p>\n Cetaphil face soap (can also use for kids\/babies)<\/p>\n Face lotion<\/p>\n Sunscreen and\/ or bug repellent as needed<\/p>\n Toothbrushes<\/p>\n Toothpaste<\/p>\n Kid toothpaste<\/p>\n Floss<\/p>\n Brushes and hair accessories<\/p>\n Flashlight and booklight<\/p>\n Nightlight<\/p>\n Masking tape and Sharpie<\/p>\n iPod (with lullabies and audio books loaded)<\/p>\n iPod speakers<\/p>\n a few toys to play with at our destination<\/p>\n a few books, including bedtime stories<\/p>\n Nighttime lovies<\/p>\n Bible<\/p>\n Journal<\/p>\n Books I hope to read (I can dream… Sometimes it happens.)<\/p>\n Laptop and charger (I typically carry this, though.)<\/p>\n All appropriate chargers<\/p>\n Camera (I typically carry this, though.)<\/p>\n Purse (I pack this in my suitcase and carry a backpack in transit to keep my hands free)<\/p>\n Carry on stuff (If interested in this, please check my post on this<\/a> for the details.)<\/p>\n A few things I do to prepare\/ pack:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n