4. Snacks on snacks on snacks
Save time and money by avoiding high-priced pit stops.
Instead, prep backseat bites before travel.
Reduce the chance of spills and dribbles by stocking up on items like boxed juice, trail mix, pretzels, apple slices, and everyone’s favorite deli sandwich in a cooler for safekeeping.
By placing frozen water bottles among these items, you can ensure that your grub stays cool.
5. Entertainment
Keep your kiddos stimulated with gadgets and games. While “Kidz Bop” sing-a-longs may create an hour or so of enjoyment for them, the adults in the car probably prefer a different genre.
To keep the peace, juice up the tablet and grab some headphones.
With new children’s apps dropping on the daily, there are a variety of options (even educational) to keep the boredom at bay.
Lastly, while it’s not exactly a “packing tip,” always avoid peak travel times including rush hour (both morning and afternoon) as well as the lunch hour. If traveling across state lines, monitor traffic reports to bypass any congestion, road work, or accidents.
If you follow these tips, your nerves should be in good standing for whatever comes your way when you finally reach your destination!