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5 Items You Must Bring On Family Vacations

Leave the attitudes at home.

Haley Dick

Jun 27, 2017

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5 Items You Must Bring On Family Vacations

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Summer brings with it the most wonderful time of the year…family vacations. When packing for your trip that is bound to be full of countless memories of all sorts, do not forget the following:

1. A deck of cards

What better way to bring the family together than a little healthy competition? Bringing a standard deck of cards will allow for pick-up games of all types, including Go Fish, Spit or my personal family favorite, Spoons.

2. Books

It is crucial not to forget to bring a few good books in case your family tends to be a little crazy…these can be used as your little escape!

3. Camera

Family vacations lead to the inevitable…endless picture taking opportunities. Be sure to have your digital camera, polaroid or simply your cell phone to document all the fun.

4. Extra food

You know what the saying…sharing is caring. Try coordinating with your family members to get a feel for who is bringing what, but a little extra never hurts! Food brings people together, so consider designating certain nights for each immediate family to make dinner.

5. A positive attitude

Leave your attitude at home. Going into a vacation with hostile vibes of past grudges only makes for a miserable and awkward time. So, put the claws away and relax. Do not stress if things do not go your way, just enjoy spending time with the people who love you.

If your family is anything like mine, the whole clan is only together twice a year. So, cherish the time you have together. Be sure to go into the week with a full heart and an open mind, because the memories made on family vacations are ones that will last a lifetime.

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