5 Fun Ways to Count Down to Your Family’s Next Vacation

Memories from a family vacation can last a lifetime.goodluz/Shutterstock

Family vacations provide precious, uninterrupted time together and memories that last a lifetime. Yet they always seem to end a bit too soon. One way to extend the joy of a family vacation is to actively look forward to it, together, with a countdown.

Here are five creative ways to count down to your family’s next getaway.

The Classic Paper Chain

You know the one—strips of construction paper stapled and linked together to form a chain. Each day have your children remove another link. As the chain gets smaller and smaller, you'll feel excited with the idea your vacation is getting closer and closer.