Tag Archives: car trips

Make Better Use of Travel Time

With today’s busy world, moms and dads use every part of their day to squeeze in more and more chores. I am one of those myself that is always looking for more ways to save time and get more accomplished. As I was driving down the road the other day I began to take notice of all of the parents that I saw using their cell phones as they traveled down the road. Many of them were likely taking advantage of the couple of moments that they had to talk. Some were completing business deals on the way to soccer … Continue reading →

Kids Frugal Entertainment: Travel Games For Anywhere

Many people travel during the holiday season. By car, by bus, by train, by plane. Regardless of how you go, you are stuck “inside” something until you reach your destination. I consider that a place to entertain children indoors. Oddly enough, we’ve carried these travel games to our kitchen table, to our living room on family night and even at bedtime we sometimes play a game. We aren’t traveling this holiday season, but many times even just for a trip to the mall or somewhere else in the car we play these games. The best part? They cost nothing, are … Continue reading →

Car Travel Tips for Kids

Chances are you have been on a trip with the family only to find the kids are bored and you are about to pull your hair out. While car travel with children can be somewhat of a challenge, with proper planning, you can actually make the trip far more enjoyable for everyone. Typically, kids start to become bored about 30 minutes into the trip. Instead of dreading your next trip, go prepared with games that will keep them occupied and happy. For starters, you will need to stop along the way to use the restroom facilities, purchase gas, and eat. … Continue reading →

Psyching Up for Summer

Summer time is rapidly approaching and for a lot of families that means road trips. Road trips are a time-honored tradition in my family. Every summer, my grandmother packed us into the car and we took off for parts known and unknown. Some of the best vacations were the ones that began with: “Where are we going?” “Wherever the road takes us.” So if you’re getting ready to head to the beach, to the mountains, to the National Forests or just to grandma’s house – here’s some road trip rules and tricks that worked when we were traveling. Make a … Continue reading →