Want to make sure you don’t forget something basic? This list will keep you calm and organized while packing for your summer away.
Over the years we’ve gotten lots of requests on setting up a summer home or bungalow. We have a post with 12 Tips and a post for packing up your bungelow/summer home, but what about what you need to do to get there in the first place?
This is where it gets tricky. Some people have summer homes that are fully stocked that they go back to year to year. Other people rent a home/cabin/bungalow for 2-4 weeks. They may be fully stocked or completely empty! Others go away for one week, travel with cooked food and are back home for Shabbos. Some of you drive to the cold Swiss Alps one summer and another year rent a summer home in the south of France (shoutout to our European BCP fans who are a minority but we think about you too!)
We put together a list that’s both basic–and extensive as possible. We planned this as if you are renting a completely empty summer home for 3-4 weeks and want the basics. If you are only going away for a week, you most likely will manage with a lot less. It’s also possible that many of these things will already be available in the home. Just cross off the items that don’t apply to you!
Our download also includes lines so you can add your personal items that might not be listed here.
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Linens
Bedding/Linens
Mattress Protectors
Bath Sheets/Towels
Pool Towels
Kitchen Towels
Hand Towels/Washcloths
Clothing/Personal
Clothing for Weekday/Shabbos
Sweatshirts
Hairbrush
Ponytail Holders
Makeup
Swim/Outdoors
Bathing Suits/Cap
Pool Cover ups
Puddle Jumpers/Swim Tubes
Caps/Sunglasses
Pool Bag/Tote
Kids Backpacks for Day Camp/Overnight trip
Goggles
Rain Jackets
Umbrella
Kitchen
1 Meat Skillet
1 Meat Large Pot
2 Meat Knives (+1 for challah, below)
1 Dairy Skillet (if needed for eggs)
1 Dairy Pot (if needed for pasta)
1 Dairy Knife
1 Dairy Spatula (if needed for eggs)
Betty Crocker for Dairy
Mixing Spoons (meat + dairy)
2 Cutting Boards (meat + dairy)
Disposable Aluminum Pans
Salad or Mixing bowl
Plates, Cutlery, Napkins
Baking Paper / (and/or baking rounds for Betty Crocker)
Aluminum Foil
Ziplock Bags
Shabbos
Tablecloth/ Plastic for Shabbos
Becher
Challah Board/Knife
Tray for Food/Dips
Tea Light /Candles
Tray for Tea Lights
Hot Plate
Hot Water Urn
Crockpot/Liners
Havdalah Candle
Besomim
Household/Toiletries
Garbage Bags
Paper Towels
Tissues/Tissue Boxes
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body Wash
No Tangles Spray for Pool Hair
Mouthwash
Toothpaste/Toothbrush
Cleaning Supplies
Broom/Dustpan
Mop/Pail
Floor Cleaner
409/All Purpose Cleaner
Windex
Dish Soap
Laundry Detergent
Laundry Stain Remover
Other
Siddur / Seforim
Toys / books
Pens / paper
Scotch tape
Scissor
Coloring books
Crayons
Phone charger
Basics/First Aid
Bandaids
Mupirocin/Neosporin
Burn Cream
Cream for Bites/Rash
Pepto Bismol/Tums
Kids Tylenol/Motrin
Adults Advil/Motrin
Nail Scissor
Sunscreen
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