31| Packing with Purpose: Teaching Kids Independence and Saving Your Sanity

In this super practical episode, Melissa shares her tried-and-true systems for packing and traveling with kids—especially for moms doing the heavy lifting when it comes to vacation prep. With years of experience on the road, Melissa spills her favorite tips to make family travel smoother, less stressful, and more enjoyable. From her undying love of packing cubes to the hilarious misadventures of letting kids pack themselves (spoiler: someone packed zero pants and four swimsuits), this episode is full of wisdom, laughs, and permission to find what works for your family. Whether you're heading to grandma’s or going on a beach vacation, you’ll walk away with real-life strategies to create more peace and less chaos. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why packing cubes are Melissa’s “love language” and how they save time and sanity How a simple system using laundry totes makes quick trips easier The packing checklist method that teaches kids independence (and prevents wardrobe fails!) Melissa’s genius tip to keep toiletry bags pre-packed and organized How these small systems create margin for joy, rest, and actual vacation vibes 📅 Book your Anchored Insights Discussion session here Or just shoot me an email — I’d truly love to connect! [email protected]   Book Melissa to Speak at Your Event Website Facebook Instagram Instagram Anchored with Purpose Tribe Email