If it’s your turn to pack up and move this summer, it’s time to bust out some tunes to help you get organized. Get your kids involved with this playlist to help them assist this summer, all without worrying about what song will pop up next. Bonus that this playlist works for purging, packing and the actual road trip!
- Happy” by Pharrell Williams—It’s hard to be upset while listening to this song, and the beat keeps everyone in the groove of purging or packing or whatever is on your PCS list.
- “Better Place” by NSYNC is a happy, melodious tune for both parents and kids.
- “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift – Another emotional one – shake off those emotions, shake off the extra stuff, and get to packing!
- “Brave” by Sara Bareilles – Every military kid, and parent, are brave as they embark on their new adventure, and the moving prep is part of it.
- “Roar” by Katy Perry – With lyrics like “I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, Dancing through the fire,” how can you not roar while packing?
- “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel (from Frozen)—If this isn’t every parent’s mantra as they go through the pre-PCS purge, I don’t know what is.
- “Firework” by Katy Perry – Inspiring everyone to ignite the light in them, and quite honestly ignite any inspiration to pack.
- “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz – Who doesn’t throw their hands up in the air sometimes, especially when packing? Dance, sing and rock to this one while prepping.
- “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas – It’s a song with a good rhythm, and that helps with motivation.
- “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon – Another feel-good song,
- “I Like to Move It” by Reel 2 Real ft. The Mad Stuntman – Channel King Julian with this jam.
- “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves – How can you not smile and dance while singing this song?
- “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars – The perfect song for the kid preparing to pack and up and move- they may feel stuck in the middle of the sea, but with their family they are never along with the move process.
- “Everything Is Awesome!!!” by Tegan and Sara ft. The Lonely Island (from The Lego Movie) – If you are going to add LEGO songs to your list, you should also probably add “This Song is Gonna Get Stuck Inside Your Head,” “Not Evil,” and “Everything’s Not Awesome” to round out the LEGO songs and emotional kaleidoscope that packing and moving present.
- “Rainbow Connection” by Kermit the Frog – You cannot go wrong with anything sung by the green frog.
- “Under the Sea” by Samuel E. Wright (from The Little Mermaid) – How can you not belt out this song.
- “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman (from Toy Story) – Anything Toy Story may bring tears in the parents, but this is a classic song.
- “Hakuna Matata” by Nathan Lane & Ernie Sabella (from The Lion King) – A great way to wrap up the playlist – you’ve got no troubles when you listen to this fun song!
These songs are sure to get kids moving and grooving, and the adults can jam out as well all while preparing for the PCS.
