Kids & Vacation: Traveling by Car

Here are some quick tips for traveling by car with your kids on vacation:

1. Pack a nightlight.

2. Bring a kiddie port-a-potty (believe me, it's worth the extra investment to have one just dedicated for the car).

3. Pack a full box of tissues, paper towels, napkins, and baby wipes.

4. Stock up before you go: bottled water & juice boxes (freeze a few hours before you leave so it stays cold), granola bars, individual zip snack bags of cereal, chips, etc.

5. Bring dollar bills and quarters (for tipping bellmen, vending machines, etc.)

6. Hotel: Get the direct dial phone number and call the front desk before you leave to ask if you can rent a mini-refrigerator.

7. Ask hotel if they have a washer/dryer and where it's located, in case you need to do a quick load of clothes during the trip. Pack a small amount of laundry detergent to bring with you (double bag it to prevent leaks).

8. Ask the front desk in advance where the closest supermarket is to the hotel. Try to make a stop upon arriving to stock up on milk & cereal, fresh fruit, bottle water, etc. for quick breakfasts and to calm the midnight munchies.

9. Allow time after breakfast for bathroom break, brushing teeth; also, schedule downtime in the middle of the afternoon (after lunch or before dinner) to refresh, relax, recharge.

10. Near another hotel? Try their restaurant for breakfast or dinner; it
may turn out to have better food, better pricing or a better view.

There are a ton of tips out there if you do a search on the Internet; I'm just posting some of my favorites here.

What are your favorite tips on traveling with kids? Post a comment or send me an email.

Helping you to Sort Things Out, one step at a time!

~Eva