Friday, June 22, 2012

5 Helpful Tips for Family Road Trips

By Gabrielle Knoss


Unlike most people, it's important to take the time to plan road trips and family vacations. To make your road trip relaxing and enjoyable, you should also remember the basics.

Music/DVDS - check

Who would have thought that aside making time pass, music also helped you realize that you could also be on American Idol. Good classical CD or music from a popular kid's show can help keep your children occupied. You can also bring movies for the kids to enjoy if your vehicle has a DVD player. With your kids occupied, time will pass by quickly and the music can even inspire a family sing-a-long.

Snacks - check

It's important to bring snacks for everyone to munch on. Bringing snacks may be simple but it's still easily forgotten, because usually people are in a hurry to leave. If you do remembered to bring snacks, like yogurt or fruit cups, don't forget to bring plastic spoons as well. Other things you should remember to bring are napkins, paper towels, and cleaning wipes. You know how it is with kids, sometimes things just get messy especially in a moving vehicle.

Entertainment for the kids - check

To help alleviate boredom as well as keep your kids occupied, it may be a good idea to bring some games, books, and toys with you. Games like "I spy with my eye" can also help pass the time and even get your family involved. As long as your kids are occupied, traveling doesn't have to be stressful or distracting.

Emergency supplies - check

Take into consideration where you're going so you'll know what other supplies to bring, such as toilet paper and first aid kits. Bring these basic supplies with you because you never know when you'll be stuck in traffic or when an emergency will strike.

Vehicle ready? Check

Before going on a road trip, tune up your car to prevent a break down on the road. That also means getting an oil change and making sure your fluids are up to the proper level. That way, you won't get car trouble when you're in unfamiliar territory.

If you want your road trip and vacation to be successful, follow these suggestions so that you'll really enjoy your vacation with your family.




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