If you are planning your next family vacation, this is the list for you. Keep your sanity in cramped quarters by having a place for everything using these essential items.
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Packing Cubes - I don't know why it took me so long to discover them, but they are lifesavers when it comes to organization. We have different colors for each family member so everyone knows which cube to look in for their clothes. If we're staying at a hotel more than a couple of days, I'll take the whole cube out and put it into a drawer so we're not living out of a suitcase. Here are some types that we have:
6 set packing cubes - various sizes (these are what we use for the kids)
8 set packing cubes - various sizes plus a shoe bag, laundry bag, toiletry bag.
2. Hanging Closet Organizer - I love using this to set out everyones clothes for the next day, especially at Disney World. In the morning, there is no question of what to wear and nobody needs to ask mom. They just grab their outfit from their designated spot while mom enjoys a cup of coffee. It's wonderful!
3. Pop Up Hamper - Yes, I like to organize where dirty clothes go. Again, it comes down to everyone knowing what to do instead of having to ask me every time. Since I do the kids laundry separately (it's so much easier than having to figure out whose socks are whose), this hack also makes life easier when I get home.
4. Dry/Wet Bags - I use these for several things. We always have a separate wet bag for each kid easily accessible in the car that we take into the bathroom at rest stops. It has toilet seat covers, wipes, and an extra set of clothes. We also keep the same bag in our stroller at Disney. I also use these bags to carry our swimwear on days we're switching resorts. In case our room isn't ready yet, we'll head to the pool.
5. 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Station for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. Just make sure your devices will be compatible. This is very compact and perfect for hotel rooms that inevitably have limited outlets.
6. Toothbrush holder - This again goes back to organization and keeping clutter to a minimum.
7. Charging Cord Travel Organizer - We always have so many devices - phones, cameras, kids tablets, magic band+'s if we're going to Disney, etc. Having an organizer not only helps keep everything in one place during travel, but if you go the extra step and label your compartments, it will be easy to see if you're missing something before you leave the hotel.
I am all about organization, especially when there are 4 people (and all our things) in 1 small room. These essential items make my days easier while on vacation, easier once we get back home, and are helpful in making sure we don't leave anything behind in the hotel.
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