The TCO Vacation Packing Checklist!

Have you ever gone vacation and realized you forgot your swimsuit? I have! Or maybe you forgot a really important medication and had to scramble around trying to figure out who can overnight the medication? My husband has! It happens to even the most organized people, and it when it happens it’s stressful!

The best way to be organized for your vacation is to plan and be prepared! So many times when I was packing for a weekend get away or a week long vacation, I wished I had a checklist! At least one that wasn’t scribbled on a wrinkled piece of paper!   Maybe if I had a thorough checklist we wouldn’t have forgotten the swimsuit and medication!

Since TCO has been developing different forms and checklists I knew right away a Vacation Checklist was going to be on the list! Head over to the Resources area to download now!

I understand we are all different and as much as I try to make this form as general as possible, it can’t possibly include everything for everybody. I have purposely left extra lines for you to add your own needs.

This form is a great start with the basic things we all need, and now, you no longer have to think about… Just check them off!

I hope you find the list as helpful as I do and you will be able to use it over and over again!

In addition to the NEW Vacation Checklist… Here are a few extra Packing Tips to remember when going on vacation!

Most of all, remember to have fun!!!

Vacation / Packing Tips

• Check the weather!  Check out the weekly forecast before you leave and plan accordingly.
• If you have laundry facilities available to you, pack less!
• Bring clothing which is versatile and can go with many things.
• Plan your outfits day to day to eliminate excess packing.
• Before packing your suitcase, spread everything out on your bed, and make sure you didn’t forget anything.
• Roll your clothes in your suitcase, this will add more room.
• Bring an extra bag for gifts and mementos or make sure to leave enough room in your suitcase to bring home items.
• When packing, place heaviest items on the bottom and more fragile items towards the center.
• Make sure to pack lots of snacks, water and activities for your kids.
• If you have a black suitcase, be sure to put a bright colored ribbon.
• Place in your carry on bag the items you can not live without like medication, and an extra set of clothes.. just in case!
• As you are on your trip, consolidate suitcases when you can and designate one for the dirty clothes suitcase- you can also use large Ziploc bags for dirty clothes.
• Wear your bulkiest shoes while traveling.

How do you get your own Vacation Checklist? Towards the bottom of our Resource Page, you will see the sign up for all of Free Downloads!  Click Here!

Happy Organizing!