My vacations include 4yo daughter, so "books" and "iPod" are always on my list! Plus "phone chargers (wall and car)" because my phone always seems to die on vacations! For my husband "a book" is always a priority.

Posted by: Aly - July 28, 2010 11:26 AM

Laptop, Blackberry, my son's stuffed puppy - oddly enough named Puppy :)
Oh, did I mention my family....them too :)

Posted by: L Nelson - July 28, 2010 11:29 AM

Antibacterial wet wipes!! Even though my kids are out of diapers, we use these religiously on every vacation. (Wipe down tv remotes in hotels, clean up messes in the car ride down, and a million more)

Posted by: Kristi - July 28, 2010 11:30 AM

I think the laptop & cellphones packed goes without saying. But for me...conditioner (I have curly hair)..as a matter of fact; ALL my hair care products, contact solution 4 my son (who forgets 2 pack it himself & he's 17) and Izzy Bear for my daughter. My worst fear though is losing Izzy Bear so when we leave the hotel every family member makes sure she is in the bag.

Posted by: Nicole @TeamPipkin - July 28, 2010 11:35 AM

Diapers, sunscreen, cell phone/charger and anti-bacterial sanitizer.

Posted by: Heather - July 28, 2010 11:48 AM

Laptop, ipod, blankies for my girls and my camera!

Posted by: Heather - July 28, 2010 11:49 AM

We only take car trips--even for long distances so our list is probably different than many families. Beyond the obvious though we pack: Wipes (although no kids in diapers any more); always take an extra towel (or 3) in case of motion sickness or other emergencies--it is truly amazing how useful a towel can be; Cheap, refillable water bottles--so it they get lost it is okay and they won't spill so easily in the car; healthier snacks so we don't have to stop and eat not-so-healthy foods.

Posted by: Janelle - July 28, 2010 12:15 PM

My must haves are just a few iPod, the book im currently reading: the girl who played with fire,revolution organics lip balm, larocheposay sunscreen, contact solution ,and a stash of my sons legos, my husbands clinique skin care he is ver particular. Everything else I usually leave to my husband, gotta get vacation mode!!!

Posted by: Johanna - July 28, 2010 12:23 PM

Chapstick for sure, camera, and sunscreen.

Posted by: Lindsay C - July 28, 2010 12:52 PM

There are 18 years between my first child and my last child with 7 more kids between them. It's amazing to see the difference between vacations then and now! Now we make sure we bring the afore mentioned laptops and cell phones. But one thing has never changed - we never travel 5 minutes down the road without music. The mode in which it's played has certainly changed but that's about all.

Posted by: Cindy - July 28, 2010 12:59 PM

My family - we can pick up most everything else along the way if we need it.

Posted by: Lisa - July 28, 2010 1:08 PM

2 books, 4 magazines, lip balm, hairbrush, comfy PJs. Anything else that I left behind can be purchased. With kiddo #1 arriving in December, I'm sure that list will change.

Posted by: Christi - July 28, 2010 1:15 PM

Any where we go, we always pack a night light. It's very handy.

Posted by: Jan Udlock - July 28, 2010 1:19 PM

Vacation musts -- sunscreen, books, MomAgenda, iPod, portable DVD player.

Posted by: mapsgirl - July 28, 2010 1:34 PM

I have one with a weak stomach, so a "puke bag" and plenty of wipes are always a priority!

Posted by: Cena - July 28, 2010 1:44 PM

I can't leave home without my IPod, camera, sunscreen, a huge water bottle, granola bars, and a good book!

Posted by: Christina @ Virginia Belle - July 28, 2010 2:26 PM

oh goodness-- we just had our second son, I feel like a bag lady wherever I go! I can't leave home without my iPhone, diapers for two, bottles, wipes, sippy cups, toys, snacks, stroller... oh my! Sounds like I need a momAgenda packing list just to go to Target! :)

Posted by: meredith - July 28, 2010 3:54 PM

My ipod, a good book, and my momagenda...I love taking the time to go through my dates and make sure I am set for the new school year...The only time I truly have the time to do it is during vacation!

Posted by: Carey - July 28, 2010 5:24 PM

I have to have my iphone and laptop, or I just can't relax - sad, huh?

Posted by: pam - July 28, 2010 7:35 PM

Flip flops are a must on any vacay!

Posted by: erica - July 28, 2010 8:26 PM

My Family of course, my momagenda, for my kids their PSP's and hand wipes they come in very handy when you are eating in the car. Cell phones and my makeup can't go any where without that. MONEY!!!!
Last but not movies and sunscreen

Posted by: Kori - July 28, 2010 9:49 PM

it doesn't really matter what is in the suitcase...you can pick up almost anything where you get if you forget something, but we always pack a change of clothes, lots of diapers, snacks, special friend and books for any plane flight...just in case we get stuck in an airport overnight again!!! Not fun with a 1 year old and 3 year old

Posted by: Carmen - July 28, 2010 11:16 PM

iPhone, healthy munchies, daughters baby doll (Darby), sunglasses, and plenty of clean underwear for all!!

Posted by: april - July 29, 2010 12:17 AM

We always pack a small fan with our daughter's pack and play, the white noise helps her fall (and stay) asleep!

Posted by: Christa - July 29, 2010 9:16 AM

We have 3 boys ages 10 1/2 and under, so our must haves are our water bottles, a cooler with healthy snacks in it so we don't have to stop at yucky fast-food restaurants, sketch pads, books on CD, and the chargers for their Nintendo DS's. Hubby wires a power strip into the electric outlet in the van so that they can stay charged the whole trip!

Posted by: Bridget - July 29, 2010 11:01 AM

I have kept the same packing list for the past 6 years. Some of the items have been eliminated (potty seat), or upgraded (diapers - underwear). But we never leave for our beach vacation without lots of books for everyone, family fun games, and kites. I personally have my own activity bag, full of the latest books I want to read, my camera, perhaps a few scrap book projects, and definately a x-stitch project or 2. I love to take an hour or 2 to myself when the house has settled down.

Posted by: Kathy - July 29, 2010 11:48 AM

I don't go anywhere without lotion, lip gloss, my cell phone (I have a deployed husband), and my wallet. For trips, a book is a MUST, and something comfy for the trip. AND, you can't forget a camera!

Posted by: Sarah - July 29, 2010 3:50 PM

Cell phone and camera! You never know what you'll see.

Posted by: Sarah - July 29, 2010 3:52 PM

i-phone and momagenda--gotta be organized even on vacation! But snacks are the best to keep the kids occupied and their bellys full!

Posted by: Susan - August 4, 2010 10:54 AM