TAKING OFF: PACKING AND ORGANIZATION
TIP: Organization is key to any trip, and when flying always go carry-on only
Get carry-on luggage for the whole family and another tip is don’t use smaller size for kids, maximize space with a regular carry-on luggage bag for them too… this will avoid extra baggage fees and eliminate the chance of losing your luggage. We love the large selection of luggage at Macy’s. Packing cubes can help and organization overall is key.
Seat organizers for either a flight or road trip ensure all needed tech and items are accounted for and in one place like the Travelon collection, which also boasts anti-theft crossbody bags to streamline all the important docs and items so you can hold them close to the chest.
KEEP KIDS BUSY IN THE BACK SEAT
TIP: Give kids access and individual space to rotate tech, activities, and play on their own schedule
The back seat can become a fight for territory and constant arguing and searching for “something to do.” Creating individual space, or structured areas can help reduce the bickering and focus on the fun. Easy access to tablets and activity books, games and imaginative play make for a road trip that goes a little quicker. We love this Honey Can Do backseat organizer from Macy’s you can fill it with new activity books, headphones, cords to keep everyone charged up, and even some wipes in case someone spills. This JL Childress seat organizer is also good if the kids want to eat, work on a tablet and need a lap tray. It gives them that individual space to contain all their items. Macy’s is home to Barnes & Noble book, which makes it easy to find activity books or books to read on the plane or while relaxing by the pool. From Encanto books with magnetic characters to mess free coloring books and activity books, there are so many great options to make sure everyone has something to keep them occupied.
MAXIMIZING YOUR WARDROBE
TIP: Maximize your wardrobe with multiple purposes, lightweight and functional fabrics
A benefit to summer travel is the puffy coats and big boots can stay home, so maximize your wardrobe by selecting clothing that serves multiple purposes. Lightweight and ability to be styled with several options. We love Coolibar for so many reasons including the sun protection built right into the fabric.
We know we are staying safe while also looking stylish. Tested more than any other brand, endorsed by experts worldwide and recommended by dermatologists, Coolibar industry-leading fabrics block 98% of UVA/UVB rays to provide you with ultimate UPF 50+ protection guaranteed for the life of the garment. And with most of our summer spent in the ocean or the pool, we love that the protection also won’t wash out or lessen in the chlorinated water.
Coolibar has so many great looks for the whole family that can take you from active and outdoors to dining and about town!
KEEP YOUR ADVENTURE FUELED
TIP: Adventure is the focus so keep the family fueled
Let’s be real, kids want snacks every 10 minutes on a trip… plan ahead with the right water bottles, travel trays, reusable bags and containers that can set up your trip to focus on the fun and not the food. Whether it is a road trip or day out on staycation, we love using Planetbox lunch boxes to pack food for the day. They are non-toxic and stainless steel and help cut down on all of the plastic baggies and paper bags. I love that it is easy to clean and they are BPA and phthalates free. Plus kids can personalize their Planetbox with magnets and matching carry bags. The compartments in Planetbox lunchboxes make it great to pack a variety of snacks and goodies to keep every content on a trip. Planetbox even has the new Explorer stackable lunchbox. It is their first stackable, stainless steel, and leakproof lunchbox. It also features a microwave safe tray for warming up leftovers! Planetbox also has a Prep to Pack collection featuring cutting board and baking tray set which can inspire young bakers and chefs to even help prepare their summer activity snack pack!
Planetbox Stainless Steel lunchboxes
