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The Road Tote
by Debra Vaughn
Description: Tips for traveling with small kids and keeping them entertained.
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Whether you are traveling for the summer, holidays or just because,
anytime you have kids in the car for more than an hour, chances are you
will hear "Are we there yet?" at least 20 times. So how do you keep the
kids entertained while on a long, boring road trip? Make a Road Tote of
Fun of course!
Find a sturdy box, brief case, old diaper bag or something else that the
kids can easily tote around. You can usually find these types of carrying
cases at yard sales or resale shops at a reasonably inexpensive price. Next,
let the kids decorate it, after all, it is their tote. Each child should
have their own tote so as to avoid arguments.
Some things that you or the kids may want to pack can include: Coloring
books, crayons, a clip board with paper and colored pencils, story books,
travel games, a walk man with tapes or CDs, a favorite toy such as a Barbie
or G.I. Joe, cards, a map, crossword puzzles, a journal or anything else
that your child would like to bring. You should put in place a standing
rule, if it doesn't fit, it doesn't go. This will help you conserve room
in an over-packed car while allowing room in the back seat for elbows and legs.
Some more things that you can take with you are a piece of paper covered
in clear contact paper, crayons, and a rag. Viola! A dry erase board! A glue
stick, scissors and a notebook to collect clip art from the rest stops along
the way will make a great scrap book so kids can remember your trip. Don't
forget to include a small bag of snacks and juice. This can either be separate
or included in the tote.
You can also grab the questions from a trivia game and take them along to
keep the adults or older kids brains working. Believe me when I tell you
that this helps to prevent road hypnosis when driving. Also, don't forget
to sing, tell jokes and play the traditional games like I Spy, The License
Plate Game, 20 Questions, and What am I?
Reprinted with permission. Debra Vaughn is a stay-at-home mother to 3 young girls. She is a freelance
writer in her spare time.
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