Use this checklist to make sure you didn’t forget anything:

  • Choose parts of your trip: Congressional visits, personal visits, activism events, and/or experiencing the sights of DC

  • Plan a rough schedule

  • Arrange care for family or pets

  • Decide on means of transportation to destination

  • Book flight or rental car if necessary

  • Book/secure accommodations close to event/activity sites

  • Share contact/emergency info with people at home

  • Do any needed laundry (including clothes for trip)

  • Pack (don’t forget chargers)

  • Gather medications

  • Take out trash

  • Empty or clean fridge to avoid smells

  • Do dishes

  • Notify boss/coworkers of absence and get approval if needed

  • Submit any required work paperwork

  • Finish pending work tasks

  • Make sure family/friends know your expected return date and plan if delayed

  • Get contact information for any protest/advocacy groups you want to meet with

  • Gather snacks

  • Check weather forecast

  • Shower (if not done recently)

  • Ensure sitter/house contact can reach you

  • Take one last walk through your home to make sure you didn’t forget anything

    You’re gonna have a good time and leave knowing that you did everything you could!