1. Find an Extended Stay!- No, this post is not sponsored. I honestly love this hotel now! Before, I never really knew much about them and I'm kinda sad I didn't lol. Extended Stay has a full kitchen and even private rooms! I was concerned about us all being cramped in one room, but when my husband saw that they had private rooms, we knew this was the place for us. They actually have two bedrooms available as well! When we planned our hotel living time frame, we also found out that the longer you stay the cheaper it is! We were able to book our room far enough in advance and for a specific amount of time that our room rates were almost half of what it would normally be. Talk about saving on a hotel room! Of course all hotels are different so I would call guest services or check online first!

2. Pack the essentials- We all know clothes and personal hygiene products are a must, but what are a few more essentials you may need? Well for one, blankets and pillows are a must have! I will say that the blankets and pillows provided are not what I would prefer to be cuddled up with at night. Bringing an extra comforter and some pillows definitely make your stay more comfortable. Especially with the kids! I also wanted them to feel "at home" so they each have their favorite pillow and blanket.

3. Keep a routine- So since we are living in a hotel with kids, it can become messy or feel very crowded very quickly. Our first night we established a routine and we have been doing our best to stick with it! Since the kids are sleeping in the front( until a 2 bedroom opens) the first thing they do is fold their comforters and put the sleeper sofa back together. the big blankets are then folded and stacked in the basket in the closet. Next, we eat breakfast at the table and get ready for our day. There is a single sink in the kitchen so all the dishes are washed, dried and put away after each meal. This allows us to stay on top of any unnecessary mess.

4. Organization-  Organizing your stuff was the second thing I did when we got there. I started to unpack all of our clothes and give all of our cookware a home. To save on counter space in the bathroom, I purchased a hanging shoe divider that goes on the back of the door. I found one at Walmart that cost less than $4. It has 26 pockets so I was able to organize all of our daily personal items. I have our shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap and just about anything else you can think of that's in a bathroom in that divider. It saved so much space, kept the medicine out of kids reach and allowed them to grab their daily care items with ease. This way, everyone knows where everything is at all times!