Laura's family packing hacks

Be prepared...but travel light

I recently returned from a family trip to Disney World (you can read my blog post about the trip here). Moving seven people and their stuff anywhere is never easy. However, over many years of moving seven people and their stuff, I’ve become fairly systematic about packing (including how I tell my older kids to pack). We can travel for up to a week or so with carry-ons only. Here are my favorite tips for traveling light as a family…while still being prepared.