Vacationing with a Large Family: Tips and Tricks to Make It Work


I’m not sure about your family, but mine really loves to travel!  As a homeschool mom, I’m always on the lookout for fun, yet educational excursions for my crew to embark on.  When we only had a few children, vacationing wasn’t too much of a logistical nightmare.  Now with six (soon to be seven) children, sometimes we do things a bit differently.  Vacationing with a large family has a few additional challenges.  I would love to share some tips that I have learned along the way with you!

What we do on the journey…

  • Packing:  If I can, I combine several children’s clothing into one suitcase.  I usually pack the “baby” of the family’s clothes along with mine.  If we are staying somewhere for a week or longer, I try my best to book a condo with a washer and dryer so we do not need to bring as many clothing items. Thankfully my husband is a master organizer when it comes to loading our van…

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