Ok. BTDT. Don’t freak about doing ALL the laundry. What do you NEED to do in the way of laundry? Count out the number of outfits and set them up (don’t forget socks and under things and sleepwear) If that means that, for once, you wash darks with colors in cold, then so be it. Make a big pile of the dirty clothes that you want to pack and just wash those. This is crunch time.

If you want my travel packing list, I’d be happy to send it to you. It surely won’t have everything you need, but it might help to double check basics for you (I even have my “baby” lists)

As for the crayon, according to Crayola’s website: To remove crayon stains from a dryer drum, spray a soft cloth with WD-40 and wipe the drum. Next, remove any WD-40 residue by washing the dryer drum with warm soapy water. Then run a load of dry rags through a regular drying cycle. (be careful if you have gas, as WD-40 is flammable)

Here’s another suggestion I found: Use generic Orange Clean, lightly mist the drum then use a Brillo pad. Provides enough grit but does not scratch. Use a warm wet cloth to wipe as you go, start from back to front. Then toss in a wet towel with a little bleach on it.

I personally keep Goo Gone (it’s orange oil based) on hand for these things and would use it.

And above all, take 15 minutes and make a detailed list of what needs to be done. One for packing, one for errands, one master list of what order things need to happen in.

You can make it!

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for the dryer drum. Non-flammable, works like a charm. Also, there’s a stain remover just for crayon, in the laundry section, little bottle. Try Wal-Mart or the drugstore.

Too bad puffy paint’s not in fashion anymore.
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