Hi Diane,
Summer’s here, and the kids are getting restless. I was thinking of taking them on a cross-country road trip. Any boredom-beating tips for those dull moments?
- Rebecca, Goderich, Ontario
Rebecca,
A cross-country road trip is an excellent way to see our country’s beautiful natural landmarks, but you’ll definitely have your hands full with the rug rats in the back seat.
Bring Snacks
Fill up some Ziploc® brand Snack Bags with several different types of snacks. Get your little ones excited by taking them to the store beforehand and allowing them to pick out the contents of the mix. How healthy you make the mixture is up to you—you’re the boss!
Make Toys Beforehand, or Maybe in the Back Seat
Get your kids excited for the trip by making some homemade toys in the weeks leading up to the trip. If you’ve got enough room in the back seat, they can build them on the road. What kid doesn’t love Silly Putty™*, Edible Play Dough, or Invisible Ink?
Track Your Trip
Spend some more quality time before the trip begins by creating personal scrapbook maps that will track your road trip. Be creative! Create some anticipation on the road by allowing the children to pick out interesting landmarks they’d like to see along the way, and use these for pit stops. Find some magazine cutouts, or let the children draw their own versions of each resting point. Snap some photos upon arrival to paste in later!
Happy Trails,
Diane
SC Johnson
*Silly Putty is a trademark of Crayola LLP.
