Before a family trip to Rhode Island to visit her sister, a mum used Claude to create a packing list for every member of the family, with items suited to each person's age and needs, and keeps it as a living document to update as the family changes.
We're going to [DESTINATION] for [NUMBER] nights in [MONTH] by [CAR / PLANE / TRAIN]. Travelling: [EACH PERSON WITH AGE AND ANY NEEDS, E.G. TODDLER IN NAPPIES, TEEN WITH SPORTS KIT]. Make a separate packing checklist for each person, plus a shared list for the family (chargers, documents, snacks, first aid). Keep it realistic for [LUGGAGE LIMITS].
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Give Claude everyone’s age and any special needs, plus the weather and how you’re travelling.
- Ask for one checklist per person and a shared family list.
- Save the lists and update them after the trip with what you forgot or didn’t need.
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