Hey friends! Quick coffee chat today as I'm sitting here at Starbucks making my checklist for travel this upcoming weekend. Traveling with kids is not an easy task. Add in the fact that its a long road trip and y'all...traveling with kids can be a daunting task! There are definitely some necessities and must haves when traveling with kiddos! Here's my list when prepping for a long road trip with kiddos!
Car Necessities:
1. SNACKS- I am LOVING the toggle boxes with different snacks inside. This has been awesome for the girls so they aren't constantly asking for a snack and I am not having to constantly open a snack! I love packing healthier items too: pretzels, craisins, gold fish, fruit snacks, dried fruit, pepperoni, tangerines, etc. Also- just a tip-Set a time limit or amount they eat...if your kiddos are anything like mine they might just eat it all in one sitting- and we don't want that! Favorite Box
2. BOOKS! Lots and lots of books. Thankfully the girls love reading but even on the times they say they don't want to read they always somehow find their way to get lost in books. We like to bring a variety including chapter, picture, story books and picture books too! Even if they aren't reading them the pictures still give them some entertainment!
3. Coloring Books and blank paper! I love the Crayola mess free coloring books- you know the ones that come with the magic marker that only colors on the special paper- gives me a little relief from them accidentally coloring on my seats! Love this set with lots of colors: mess free coloring pages
4. Ipad/ tablet + HEADPHONES. We have learned over the years that it is best to give our girls headphones with their tablets. Don't be like us and forget the headphones- this will save you a headache of listening to their games the whole car ride! *TIP*: don't forget the chargers- also extra long chargers are GREAT to have too! Chargers for Amazon Tablet Chargers for iPad
5. COMFORT: the girls always tend to fall asleep (PTL) in the car. Of course we want them to be comfortable! Traveling with their pillow and blanket is a must! Also, if your car doesn't have window shades these are perfect to put on the window to block sun- because having too much sun in the car is never fun! CAR WINDOW SHADES
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