Going on Vacation:
- Pack plenty of snacks (nutrition will help with better moods)
- Be prepared to entertain EVERYONE during the travel (car games, music, a fun magazine)
- Have the kids pick out their most comfortable clothes to wear going & coming
- Throw in a favorite item like a blanket or stuffed animal
- Have each person pack their own "Car Bag" to keep their things in
Staying Home:
- Schedule the week for both fun stuff & organizing projects
- Go through school artwork that has accumulated, take a picture & purge out larger akward items the kids are willing to let go of (remember to let them make the decision when they are ready)
- Go through closets & have a "fashion show" to eliminate things that are too small
- Plan a trip to the charity of choice together for the end of the week to donate any items that no longer "belong" in their space
- Do one project together that is fun (cook dinner together, plant some flowers or play a board game)
- Rotate their winter items out of the living spaces & bring in their summer stuff!
What ever your plans for the week are be sure to remember that a little work getting things back in order can go a long way to get you through the rest of the school year!
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