Your Go-to Family List to Get Ready for Summer
It's officially summer! 🏖️
You might still be nursing your "Maycember" hangover, so today I thought I'd drop some practical tips to help you get prepped and prepared for all your summer adventures, whether in-town or on the road.
🚗 Get your car ready 🚗
Essential Car Maintenance:
Check and Change Fluids: Ensure oil, coolant, and windshield wiper fluids are topped up.
Inspect Tires: Check tire pressure and tread depth. Don’t forget the spare!
Air Conditioning: Make sure your AC is working properly. If you live in Texas, this is a must!
Summer Must-Haves to Pack:
Sunscreen and Hats: Protect your family from sunburns during the long hours at the pool or park.
Reusable Water Bottles: Stay hydrated with refillable bottles.
Picnic Blanket: Perfect for a quick meal or rest stop.
Snacks: Non-perishable items like granola bars, nuts, and dried fruit.
Swim Gear: Towels, swimsuits, and a change of clothes for those surprise swimming spots.
First Aid Kit: Include band-aids, antiseptic wipes, and aloe vera for sunburns.
Portable Phone Charger: Ensure your devices stay charged for navigation and entertainment.
Trash Bags: Because kids.
Hand Sanitizer and Wipes: Essential for clean hands on the go.
Travel Potty: For toddlers still learning to use the bathroom.
📻 Get your entertainment ready 📻
For Babies and Toddlers:
Soft Toys and Teethers: Safe and easy-to-handle toys.
Interactive Books: Board books and fabric books with textures.
Music and Lullabies: Create a playlist of soothing songs.
For Preschoolers:
Coloring Books and Crayons: Mess-free and keeps little hands busy.
Travel-Friendly Games: Magnetic puzzles and activity boards.
Audiobooks and Songs: Kid-friendly stories and sing-along songs.
For School-Age Kids:
Tablets with Educational Apps: Pre-downloaded games and educational apps.
Travel Journals: Encourage them to draw or write about their trip.
Road Trip Bingo: Print out bingo cards with things they might see along the way.
For Middle Schoolers:
Books and E-Readers: Age-appropriate novels and comics.
Podcasts and Audiobooks: Engaging stories and educational content.
DIY Craft Kits: Small kits for friendship bracelets or origami. Sketch pads and pencils/markers.
Travel Games: Card games, mini board games, and travel-sized versions of their favorites.
With these tips and items packed, you’ll be ready for any summer adventure, making your car time enjoyable and stress-free for the whole family!
Now that summer is here, does that honey-do-list you’ve been pushing off seem a little daunting? If so, I’d love to help! Jump on a quick call and let’s create an easy-peasy plan to get all those projects crossed off your list. I’d hate for you to waste your precious summer, so let’s get more done in less time and book your call today!
Always rooting for you!
Melina
Melina is the founder of Melina Kane Coaching, a Professional Home Organizing Business in Texas (servicing Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Pflugerville). She loves creating effortless systems that support your everyday life. She’s an Ennegram 2 and recovering perfectionist whose never met a stranger, so come say Hi! on Instagram @cultivateyourlegacy.
