What to Pack when Traveling with Your Family to Cold Climate

I recently traveled to Atlanta and I must say it was really cold, it even snowed on the day we went which is rare in Georgia. I did find it hard to pack and wish I would've taken some specific items when we were at Atlanta. I made a list that should help you when packing on a trip, especially if you have children. There is always something you forget to pack and wish you had checked before leaving. The easiest way is to write everything you need on a paper and on the day you are leaving put a check on all the things you have packed so you know what you are missing. Take a look at my packing list and if you think it might help feel free to print it out for an easy trip without stress.

First we will start with you and your partner:
Personal items:
Purse
Wallet
Credit cards
Insurance cards
Cash
House keys
Cellphones and chargers

Clothes:
Long sleeve shirts (make sure you pick at least one shirt per day you are on the trip)
Pajamas
Slippers for inside the house
Jeans (at least 2 pairs)
Jackets
Sweaters
Underwear
Legwarmers
Socks
Gloves
A nice dress or outfit
Shoes (tennis shoes, boots and dress shoes)

Put these items in ziploc bags:
Perfume/Cologne
Deodorant
Lotion
Chap stick
Toothbrush
Purell
Disinfecting wipes
Toothpaste
Toilet paper (in case you need to do an emergency stop)
Medicine, Tylenol, Motrin, Peptobismol or any prescribed medications
Bandaids
Kotex pads just in case

In the car:
Plastic bags (These are for whatever garbage you need to throw away, just put them in the bags and throw out whenever you stop)
Laptop and laptop charger
Music Cd's
Dvd player
Umbrella
Flashlight
Pillow
Blanket
Road safety kit
Notebook and pen (in case you need to remember an address or number you can jot everythng down)

Games for the kids:
Nintendo DS
Leap Frog
Coloring books
Crayolas
Dolls

Put in a cooler:
Snacks
Water
Soda
Juice

Important for the trip:
Laptop and laptop charger
Camera or Video recorder and charger
Extra batteries

For the kids If you have toddlers or babies:
Baby water and Formula
Baby diapers or training diapers
Socks
Underwear
Longsleeve shirts
Pajamas
Pants
Slippers for inside the house
Shoes, boots and dress shoes
Sweaters
Jackets
Hoodies
Gloves
Baby Wipes
Shampoo and conditioner
Baby body wash

The list does look long but once you have all these items you will be glad you didn't forget them at home where you can't reach them and you won't have to spend money buying extra items you might have forgotten at home.
Making a list is always a great idea for whatever the situation might be. I hope your trip is great and I sure hope my list helped a lot. Enjoy your travels!