There was a time in my life when I could get ready for a trip in twenty minutes, that is no longer the case. These days I'm concerned with activities to entertain kids, snacks, sippy cups, dvd players and headphones. I will say the last being the most important. Get a good movie in the player and you'll have complete silence for at least an hour. This is a treat when the alternative is the question as old as time, "when will we be there?".
Since our RV is a travel trailer we are still at the mercy of traveling in our truck. Despite Mike's frustration, I load up the back seat practically to the ceiling. By the time we arrive it's cluttered with crayons, stuffed animals, books and goldfish crackers. I say...if it keeps them content and quiet, it's well worth the filth they create.
As I've mentioned, I love the Dollar Tree, it's one of my favorites. I like to go there before a big trip. They have all kinds of activity books, snacks and treats for kids. I pick up a bag for each girl so they can keep track of their own stuff and try to keep things contained. All of the items for both bags totaled only $18. This is my effort to keep the back seat clean ~ it's a futile effort! Regardless, the girls are always excited to see the surprises awaiting them in their bags.
Another thing I have grown to love is our local library. I am not a huge reader and was never one to enjoy being in a library (you can ask my parents) but now I see all the amazing services our library provides, especially for kids. If you haven't checked yours out lately I would highly recommend it. We make a trip to the library to stock up on books and videos for the kids before we hit the road. We had a particularly fruitful trip today, coming away with 9 books and 12 videos. That should keep them busy for a while. Free, easy and a great selection!
Next step, organizing clothes and groceries. Let the piles begin!
Happy travels ~ Sara
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