FlyLady continues to be a wonderful resource for me, even though I don't follow her system to the letter anymore. 

Whenever it's time to pack up and visit my parents, I get easily overwhelmed.  It's just me and baby, so I feel like my brain has a million different To Do lists competing with each other - daily household stuff, potty training, homeschooling...  Adding travelling to the mix (even if it is only for a few days) can easily turn me into a freak of nature!

So I thought I'd share this packing list from FlyLady.  This is the actual list, but the tips she includes on what to do before you pack are immensely helpful.  I didn't include them here, but here is the link for the full package - tips, list, and all!

http://flylady.com/pages/FLYingLessons_PackingList.asp

Packing List

Here is a wonderful Packing list from My Very Dear Friend. For staying in a condo at the beach. You will have to adapt it to your vacation. Feel free to copy and paste it into Word.

BASIC PACKING LIST

  • ____ask neighbor to bring in recycle, paper and mail
  • ____make dog reservation
  • ____clean out dog kennel
  • ____pack dog's food, treats, leash (or cat's)

CLOTHES

  • ____changes of clothes
  • ____sets of underwear (underpants, socks, undershirts, bras, slips, jock straps)
  • ____sleep shirts/pjs
  • ____dress outfits (pantyhose/tights)
  • ____shoes (tennis, sandals, dress, slippers)
  • ____robes (swim cover ups)
  • ____special sports wear (tennis, golf, skiing)
  • ____swimsuits
  • ____swim towels
  • ____goggles, swimmies
  • ____sweatsuits
  • ____sweaters
  • ____jackets
  • ____heavy coats, mittens, hats, boots
  • ____
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TOILETRIES

  • ____toothbrushes
  • ____toothpaste
  • ____deodorant
  • ____hairbrush
  • ____hair things
  • ____shampoo
  • ____kids' shampoo
  • ____bubble bath
  • ____lotion
  • ____bugspray
  • ____sun block
  • ____lipstick
  • ____medications
  • ____nailfile
  • ____contacts/case/solutions
  • ____shaving kit
  • ____make up bag
  • ____
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FOOD

  • ____water
  • ____lidded cups
  • ____bowls,spoons
  • ____pnut butter
  • ____knife, spoon
  • ____cereal, milk
  • ____raisins
  • ____papertowels
  • ____tissue
  • ____Kitchen Disinfectant
  • ____Candle
  • ____napkins
  • ____crackers
  • ____cereal
  • ____bread
  • ____cheese
  • ____drinks

MISC

  • ____pillows
  • ____sleeping bags
  • ____videos
  • ____cassettes
  • ____cell phone, cord, charger
  • ____books, magazines
  • ____stamps, pen, paper
  • ____sporting equiptment: tennis racquets, balls, mitts, inflatable mattresses, pool toys, rollerblades
  • ____golf clubs
  • ____Hostess gift(s)
  • ____map(s)
  • ____RESERVATION FORMS, RESERVATION #
  • ____resort information

LAST MINUTE

  • ____feed, water cat
  • ____change litter
  • ____take dog to kennel
  • ____set VCR(s)
  • ____turn on porch light, set timers
  • ____clear answering machine
  • ____water plants
  • ____check doors, all appliances off
  • ____turn down heat/air conditioning
  • ____post card labels
  • ____post card stamps
  • ____bills that will be due while gone
  • ____sufficient checks to pay bills
  • ____stamps
  • ____large garbage bags for dirty clothes
  • ____laundry soap
  • ____dryer sheets
  • ____

EXTRA THINGS I NEED TO BRING/DO

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Comments:

goatmom4
Aug. 8, 2009 at 1:53 PM

cool

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toola
Aug. 17, 2009 at 1:12 AM

I need to look into Flylady, organization is not my strong point!

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