Today, I’m sharing travel tips on using travel checklists to organize packings.  Going on vacation can be exciting and at the same time stressful.  Travel Checklists ensure that you pack the items that you need.  One of my travel tips is to place your travel checklists on a clipboard, and just leave it on top of your luggage or close by.

I start using my lists at least a week in advance of my trips.  Why, because I’m still dealing with running my household and everything that goes along with life.  As a result, I don’t trust myself to remember everything that I need to take or do.  The travel checklists help me remember where I am with my packing

Did you know stress can cause temporary memory loss or forgetfulness.  At least it does for me.  There’s nothing worst than reaching your destination, unpacking and realizing you forgot a bathing suit, PJs for the kids or a pair of sandals.

I have created a travel checklist for my grandchildren too.  What a lifesaver!  It’s hard enough packing your own luggage.  But, when you have to pack for the children, remember documents, hotel reservations, and securing transportation it can become stressful.  Checklist also help you save money by not having to purchase items that already have at home.

Since I have a granddaughter and grandson, I tried to make the Kid’s Travel Checklist neutral.  Too many lists can be as stressful too.  For the most part they need the same items.  Here’s my travel packing tips for kids:

• Placing the kid’s luggage side by side.
• Place the items on the list into both suitcases.  For example, they both need underwear, PJs, swimsuits, shorts, and tees/shirts.  Gather the items for both, and check them off the list.
• Place a few items at a time into the luggage over a week.  This keeps you from becoming overwhelmed because you’re trying to pack everyone’s bag the night before.

I use the travel checklists above.  I figure out the activities or possible activities that I may participate in and make notes.   For example, I purchased a flowing skirt with an off the shoulder blouse to wear on trip to Mexico.  It’s perfect for dinner or a theme party.  I do this for other events as well.  If I’m traveling for business, a family reunion, wedding or whatever.  When I’m packing, I make sure that I pack what I want to wear along with accessories, shoes etc.  Again, I hate having to purchase items that I have at home.

I hope these travel checklists will be beneficial to you.  Feel free to download them here.