Comments on: Packing for a Winter Week for a family of 5… https://inhonorofdesign.com/2013/12/packing-for-a-week-or-more-for-a-family-of-5/ Home Renovation & Design Blog Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:42:06 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Suitcase Spill: Packing Light | In Honor Of Design https://inhonorofdesign.com/2013/12/packing-for-a-week-or-more-for-a-family-of-5/#comment-716808 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:09:24 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=5554#comment-716808 […] Accessories: 5 Hats (excessive, but you know me – an accessories girl) Sunglasses  2 Necklaces (Necklace One and Two c/o) 1 Bracelet Stack (Bracelet One and Two) 1 Tote c/o I basically rotated these all 5 days and it worked out really well with no shortage on clothes by the end of the week. I have started to clean out my closet little by little on instagram and by donating to Whispering Hope. It feels freeing. Material goods can weigh you down (literally) and metaphorically. I hope to continue to move in the direction of living with less. Now granted, packing for my little ones is a whole different feat (tips for packing with kids here). […]

]]> By: Anne https://inhonorofdesign.com/2013/12/packing-for-a-week-or-more-for-a-family-of-5/#comment-36365 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:43:29 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=5554#comment-36365 Maybe I will get this organized some day. But great tips!

]]> By: kelsey https://inhonorofdesign.com/2013/12/packing-for-a-week-or-more-for-a-family-of-5/#comment-36294 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 03:15:27 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=5554#comment-36294 oh this is so darling! love these shots
http://www.ladiesinnavy.com

]]> By: Katie https://inhonorofdesign.com/2013/12/packing-for-a-week-or-more-for-a-family-of-5/#comment-36286 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:38:15 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=5554#comment-36286 So glad you’re coming this way!! 🙂

Ahh… will have to ask about that DVD player… I want to make a trip to the farm but due to Sean’s work schedule it would need to be solo..trying to determine if I’m crazy or just nuts about those Kansas people.

]]> By: Laure Madison Heikes https://inhonorofdesign.com/2013/12/packing-for-a-week-or-more-for-a-family-of-5/#comment-36285 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:37:45 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=5554#comment-36285 When we pack for our family of six(almost 7) we do outfit rollups. Basically the same idea as the ziplocs, but no bags. I fold the pants/shorts/skirt in half, then lay the shirt and socks (or anything else for the outfit) on top and roll it up. Then when we get dressed for the day we grab one rollup per kid. When we have traveled far and have stayed at a hotel or another stop on our way to our final destination we pack a separate bag for that stop with everyone’s stuff in it. That way we only have to get out one bag and everything does not end up a mess. We always pack PJs (and swimsuits if we are going to a hotel with a pool) in an easily accessible pocket or the top of the bag because that is usually the first thing we need access to. I usually pack a pillowcase or new garbage bag for dirty clothes. If I can do laundry, I do. Otherwise the bag keeps clean separated from dirty and makes it easy to dump into baskets when we get home. In addition to comfortable travel outfits, we try to make sure to have easy-on travel shoes, especially for the little ones.

In addition to music, we have also checked out books on tape/CD from the library(now that the kids are older). This keeps them interested and can be easy to start and stop. We have done both long, exciting chapter books and short fable stories both with success.

When we drive, we try to eat in the car to help shorten the trip. Everyone is quiet and time passes while we are eating. We stop only for stretches and potty breaks.

]]> By: Jessica (Coco/Mingo) https://inhonorofdesign.com/2013/12/packing-for-a-week-or-more-for-a-family-of-5/#comment-36278 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:05:37 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=5554#comment-36278 Such a great check list, Anna! I travel quite often and still need to write down exactly what I need and always have to think ahead! (even though I pack literally at the last minute until the car comes to take me to the airport!) And that little Max of yours is just the cutest! I’m dying over that first photo!!

]]> By: Christine https://inhonorofdesign.com/2013/12/packing-for-a-week-or-more-for-a-family-of-5/#comment-36277 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:46:30 +0000 http://inhonorofdesign.com/?p=5554#comment-36277 Great tips, Anna! It’s amazing how much lighter kids force you to pack, haha. I’d always been a notorious over packer but I am definitely getting better now that I have to share my suitcase with the little one. I’m a huge fan of plastic bags too, those things are so multi functional!

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