Archive for January 19th, 2010
Let’s face it, packing for a vacation can be more than a little stressful. For parents who have several small children, the experience can be difficult to say the least. But packing doesn’t have to be as complicated as it’s often made out to be. The truth is, kids aren’t picky about whether their clothes are wrinkled or whether they’re packed in an efficient manner. Instead of giving kids a suitcase, grab a couple sturdy duffle bags and tell them to fill them up. Parents should of course inspect to make sure the suitcases aren’t filled with toys and books beforehand, but kids often enjoy the responsibility of getting their own clothes together. Just make sure to set a date a few days before the vacation starts, because kids are notorious for trying to do it all at the last minute!
It’s also a good idea to buy a couple of small locks that can fit on the zippers of the duffle bags, and ensure that the duffle bag has two zippers that can be locked together. This will prevent potential stolen belongings.