Packing List and Countdown

[nmanning19]

I need a list of what to do 2 weeks before trip, 1 week, etc. Like check all reservations, contact hotel, etc. Also a packing list would be great. Share your's here.

 

[kwitcherkicken99]

Confirm you hotel ressie 10 days ahead.

Are you flying? Confirm your times the same day as your hotel!

Confirm your dinner ressies 7-10 days ahead.

Have you checked the ultimate packing list?? http://www.mousesavers.com/UltimatePackingList.doc

I'd start setting clothes aside you know you want to take. Same with snacks. Don't forget ziplock bags! Are you taking ponchos or umbrellas? Set them aside!

I started a pile on our kitchen table before our trip. Hit up a Walmart or such to get travel toothpaste (unless you have some saved from the dentist), anything small you know you won't need everyday before your trip.

Can your family share shampoo/conditioner? We picked up travel sized body wash the DH and I shared. Purchased travel toiletry containers for dish soap (bottle and sippy cup washing), conditioner, and shampoo. I always use new toothbrushes on vacation (again, saved from dentist visits) so that's another easy thing to set aside.

Good luck and have a great trip!!!

 

[nmanning19]

Thanks for the site and also for your suggestions. I want to keep it simple, some of these lists is like bringing your whole house with you. I am traveling with one suitcase per person plus a carry on on goodies!!!

 

[kwitcherkicken99]

I saved the list as a file then went through and deleted the things that didn't apply to my family! It was much more managable then.

I liked using it that way I didn't have to think! By the time we got around to packing it really wasn't that bad. I think we had a full suitcase plus a carry on.