The Baby Kottage

When traveling by plane, don't pack your toiletries. Buy them at your destination. If you do decide to pack them, be sure to follow the TSA's Regulations
Be sure to pack your prescriptions, and other medications needed for your trip.
If you're pregnant, get a copy of your medical records from your OB or Midwife. Have a list of available hospitals in the area that accept your insurance.
For children with an illness, be sure to have information on their medical records as well as a list of doctors or hospitals that can see your child.
Don't over pack clothes. If you're gone a week, pack enough for 3 or 4 days and do laundry
Don't forget the diapers and baby wipes! Bring as many as you need to get to your destination and purchase the rest.
Have games, and books for older children to enjoy!
Pack snacks for everyone to avoid overspending at convenient stores.
Leave your expensive jewelery at home. No need to bring something that has that much value on a family vacation.
When leaving in the summer, keep your AC set to 85 degrees.
Turn off your water heater! You may not think it can't happen, but a leak can occur.
Set your house alarm.
Stop your mail. To do this, go to the USPS site at https://holdmail.usps.com/duns/HoldMail.jsp and request that the post office holds your mail.
Do the same with newspaper subscriptions as well.
Have plenty of cash on hand. You never know when you might not be able to use an ATM.