Car Trip Tips!!!

I am DONE Christmas shopping!!! Well, for my kids anyway! I have just begun for myself and Rob. As I am browsing around, I decided to help you all make Holiday Car Travels easier!!! Here are some tips for car travel. I would do these all year just to make daily driving easier. Most people would just plop their kids into a seat, and turn on a movie. NOT ME!!! I want my kids to use their imaginations and all that junk! Anyway hope this helps!

1. Car Organizers

These are invaluable. No more where is my..... There are places for snacks, crayons, drinks, coloring books etc.  Now what to fill these babies with!?

2.Toys/ Activities
Color wonder coloring stuff. No markers on clothes from bumpy roads!!!


Magnetic Play sets- No worry about things falling when you turn sharp or hit the brakes!!!


Roll-Up Chalk Boards
I found these on Etsy. Maybe you are crafty and can make your own!!



Magnetic Drawing Boards


Felt Story board- Not as sticky as magnetics, but still a great option!! Again I found these on Etsy, but you could definitely make your own!



Ringed Flash Cards-



I Spy Bags



Travel Games


MAD LIBS!!!




And Of  Course Crayons and Books!!!




3. Snacks for the road!
You want things you can leave in the car without them melting and getting yucky. Here are some great options!
Peanut Butter Packets. These are individually portioned. You can keep them in the car and use them one at a time on crackers, bananas, apples, or heck JUST EAT THE TUBE!!!


Trail Mix- I like this brand because it has no added sugar or salt. The berries and nuts are moist and fresh and don't taste old and dry.

LaraBars
YUMMM!!! These are all natural and have no preservatives!! Just don't get the ones with chocolate chips. That would be a problem!

Fruit Leather!

Mini Cracker Sandwiches
These would get warm but not too melty.


4. Drinks-
Water is best, Let's be honest. Plus no messy sticky spills!!! Get a cute water bottle. You can fill on the go. I would leave one in the car just in case you forget to pack one with you.

these are fun too and they collapse!



5.Games for Potty Breaks
Pack Kites, Jump ropes, Frisbees, Bubbles, and a ball so kids can play at the rest stops! They can get out some energy and stretch their legs! Keep these in the car for impromptu stops at the park too after holiday travel is over.


I hope this helps with your travel plans and your normal daily errands! We need to balance between electronic stimulation and REAL stimulation!!!