Time to Pack Again!

 Packing for Disney can seem like an overwhelming task. You think you just have to have everything! I used to stress constantly about what I was forgetting. I would spend WEEKS packing for a trip, WEEKS! Rubbermaid containers all over the place, one for each kid, one for my husband, one for me, one for park gear, one for car gear and one more for all the other stuff. I feel like we've gotten it down now though. I've done this so many times now that it is almost second nature. It is also easier now that the kids are older. No more double stroller! For us, the easiest way to pack is to tackle it day by day. I think about each day and the plans for each day then focus on the needs to for those plans. Here's a simple packing guide for a quick couples trip we will be taking for our anniversary later this month. 

Day 1: Travel Day

We never fly to Diseny and actually love to drive. We enjoy the ride. We reminisce, listen to old music, new music, everyone's favorite songs. So, being comfortable in the car is a must! 

My favorite travel outfit is so comfy and keeps me warm in the car:

Sunglasses are required for me to step outside at all!

We also need lots electronics and a LOVE my laptop bag because it is so spacious and can hold everything I need:

 

Drinks for the ride that are nutritious and help keep us alert:

We always take a good power bank in the car. When you are charging so many electronics, it is good to have another option so that you don't have cords running all over the car. Our current favorite:

On to DAY 2 (resort exploration and anniversary evening).....

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Countdown to Disney......packing

    Packing for a vacation literally takes me weeks. I have already started packing for this trip. I like to keep Rubbermaid containers in my bedroom and as I am doing laundry come across things that I KNOW need to go with us, I place them in the container. I have a second container that I use for other things, ponchos, fans, park bags, etc. As I come across those things (or as Amazon delivers things), I mark them off my list and they go in the container. Since this trip is a surprise, I am packing for everyone, not just the littlest of littles.  I decided to use Gallon Ziploc bags to organize everyone's clothes each day. This is helping me make sure I have an outfit per person per day and I can label the bag for the kids to grab each day on their own as they are getting ready for the day. I am excited to see how this works out for us. 

My packing list does keep getting longer and longer somehow. Every time I think I have thought about it all, I see another idea about something Disney vacation related that I add to the list. But my work in progress is going well so far:

Clothing

• 1 outfit per person per day + one spare outfit
• underwear, bras, socks for each person 
• shoes (tennis shoes x2, flip flops, sandals)

Toiletries

• toothbrush/toothpaste/floss/mouthwash
• shampoo/conditioner
• dry shampoo
• deodorant
• soap/body wash
• makeup
• makeup remover/face wash/moisturizer/toner
• sunscreen (spray and face stick)
• aloe lotion
• wipes
• brushes/combos/hair ties
• hair spray/mouse/volumizer/curl spray

Electronics        

• Camera/batteries/chargers/gimbal
• Phones
• Phone Chargers    
• Electronic wipes
• Kids games (switch, 3DS, etc) and chargers
• laptops/chargers
• extra memory cards

Medicines

• tylenol
• ibuprofen
• vitamins
• ACV
• Ashwaganda
• pepto
• colon cleanse
• allergy meds
• bandaids/ointment
• eczema cream
• ice packs
• compression we

Other

• Ponchos
• park sling bags
• hand santizer
• masks
• ears
• hairbows
• snacks/drinks for the room
• cleaning wipes for the room

For the Ride

• books
• coloring books/crayons/art supplies
• food/drinks/snacks
• blankets
• pillows
• stuffed animals

What am I still forgetting? What are your must haves for traveling with the family?