Organizing With You Tip of the Week: Road Trip

by Pooja Gugnami

Planning a road trip or two with your little ones this summer? Here’s a tip to plan and organize your trip better so your travels are more enjoyable and less stressful.

Take stuff, but don’t stuff Packing enough to keep your kids busy is wise, but packing too many of the “just in case” items can be space hampering. Keep the packing simple! If they’re old enough, involve your kids in the planning process, by giving them a choice in the game or stuffed toy they bring along or if you have a baby, bring things that can serve a dual purpose, for example, a stroller/carrier combo. Check with the family or hotel you’re staying with/at to see what gear or amenities they have and pack accordingly. No pool, no bathing suit needed!

Pooja Gugnani

Before founding Organizing With You, Inc., Pooja Gugnani worked for six years as a marketing and communications executive in a health care non-profit organization. Her belief that organizing paves the way for personal development and general well-being led her to explore a career as a professional organizer. Pooja is passionate about organizing and loves that she is able work with clients ranging from executives, busy moms, entrepreneurs, students to seniors. Pooja resides in downtown Chicago with her husband, and is also an avid artist. She has had numerous clients benefit from her services. You can find Organizing With You on Facebook and you can follow her on Twitter.