| Your Family Vacation plans are set....The date of | | | | Destination ! Enjoy every aspect of your Family |
| your Family | | | | Vacation thatincludes the travel getting there. You |
| Vacation is drawing near....You've been so Excited | | | | may see something interestingthat you may want |
| for this time tofinally get here, and suddenly your | | | | to stop and check out along your travels,. |
| excitement is turning intolast minute stress. You | | | | Don't let your time schedule keep you from |
| are feeling the unwanted pressure of makingsure | | | | exploring new things. |
| you have everything in order...Did you remember | | | | Also stopping just simply to stretch and let the |
| everythingyou were supposed to? | | | | kids releasesome built up energy will make for |
| This pressure is caused by wanting to ensure | | | | more enjoyable traveling. |
| your Family | | | | ~ If you are traveling by car to your Family |
| Vacation will be the Best... | | | | Vacation..Make sureyour directions are crystal |
| Here are some simple tips that may help ease | | | | clear. I would recommend purchasinga "G.P.S." |
| your mind andrelieve some of that last minute | | | | system for your car trips. This will lessen |
| stress so your excitement canreturn. | | | | anyarguments that may occur caused by making |
| Remember, this is all about the time you are | | | | a wrong turn. |
| spending as afamily. Taking a little time for | | | | I'm speaking from experience, I swear this has |
| preparation and keeping apositive attitude before | | | | been a verysmart purchase for our family.. No |
| leaving the housewill ensure a Great Family | | | | longer will we end up in abad situation that we |
| Vacation! | | | | have no idea how to get out of. |
| ~ Leave your worries behind, ask a neighbor or | | | | ~ Make sure you have snacks packed for |
| friend to lookafter your house while you are | | | | traveling..."messy free"snacks are the best. |
| away. Remember to keep yourhouse looking lived | | | | All Children Love to snack...and Adults do too ! |
| in. Have timers set for the lights to comeon at | | | | ~ Don't Over schedule Vacation Activities...Be |
| certain times. Have your mail held at your local | | | | Flexible...Family |
| post office, even hire afriend or neighbor to mow | | | | Vacations are all about having fun and relaxing... |
| the lawn or shovel the drivewaywhile you are | | | | Following a strict schedule can take the fun and |
| away. | | | | excitementout of your vacation. |
| ~ Debit Cards will make your traveling a lot easier. | | | | ~ Lastly ...Don't Overspend ! Nothing can take |
| While youstill may want a little cash in your | | | | away the funyou just had on your Family |
| pocket, this will take theworry out of how much | | | | Vacation quicker than a "HUGE BILL" |
| money to bring. Contacting your bankwith your | | | | Before leaving your house, give your children their |
| travel plans, will guarantee your "debit card" | | | | own |
| willwork at your Vacation destination. | | | | Vacation allowance, this will keep you from having |
| ~ Before leaving home , check out the extended | | | | to say "NO"and they will be a little more cautious |
| weather forecastfor your Vacation destination. | | | | while choosing theirperfect souvenirs! |
| This will not only help makeyour packing much | | | | Your Vacation time is coming, so be prepared , |
| easier, but it can give you time to come upwith | | | | not stressed. |
| some alternate plans in the case of inclement | | | | Relax by thinking of all the fun you are going to |
| weather. | | | | have and allthe memories you will be building on |
| ~ Allow yourself PLENTY of extra time to reach | | | | your "Family Vacation"and stay positive, your |
| your Vacation | | | | family will be so Thankful ! |