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EP 18: Going Away? Here are my Best Tips for Stress-Free Travel

“Let’s make sure that the stress of travel is not overshadowing all the wonderful memories that you’re about to make.” As she’s shared in past episodes, there was a time when host Corinne Morahan didn’t—couldn’t—enjoy going on vacation. She was too overwhelmed by all the things that had to be done leading up to and returning from her trips. Since getting organized, however, she has taken several trips with her family—including most recently to Portugal—-and enjoyed them to the fullest and with full peace of mind. On today’s episode of Get Organized for Good, she shares her best tips for traveling stress-free with kids, so that you can get the most out of your vacations, too.

Learn the essentials to pack in your and your kids’ carry-on. The easiest way to get to and from the airport and why packing too far in advance may actually leave you scrambling. What should you do about your trash, mail and garbage while you’re away? Corinne has you covered.

Preparation is the key to a good vacation. Join Corinne to learn how to get the most out of being home and away.

Quotes

“A friend told me that traveling with kids is not a vacation, it’s a trip. And that is true. And while many things actually get harder when your kids get older, traveling is one of those things that I would say, at least in my family, definitively, unequivocally, is easier, as your kids get older.” (2:26 | Corinne Morahan)
“Knowing how you’re going to get around totally takes the stress out of it.” (6:56 | Corinne Morahan)
“Yes, it can be fun to go away and have your most stylish outfits, but then just pack your most stylish outfits. Don’t also pack your schlubby outfits, so that you have the option. Don’t give yourself options. Take out the option before you even pack so that you can bring fewer things.” (12:25 | Corinne Morahan)
“Overpacking will literally and figuratively weigh you down, and there can be a cost associated with it if your suitcase weighs too much.” (12:55 | Corinne Morahan)
“The more organized you get, the quicker that reset gets and the bigger of an impact your vacation has on you because you’re truly able to enjoy it, because you’re going back to an organized, streamlined home and life, and that vacation high gets to live a little bit longer throughout your week.” (19:08 | Corinne Morahan)