Are we there yet? Car ride problems solved!
I am so excited to be sharing this guest post with you – but this is no ordinary guest – she is my sister Candice! Enjoy!
Are we there yet??
Summer is time for travel and that often means long car rides with bored children saying “Are we there yet???” We are about to embark on a trip to the beach and after a recent trip for 5 hours in the car, I have learned some tricks to make the experience more enjoyable for all passengers.
We try not to resort to the DVD player unless the length of the trip is longer than a couple of hours. So here are some ideas we used with great results. Many of these items can already be found in your house or at a local Dollar Store.
Car Ride Activities:
- Etch-a-Setch, Doodle pads, or Magnet pads
- A cookie sheet with letter magnets from the fridge
- Pipe cleanersor Bend-a-roos to make fun creations
- Small chalk boards
- Bubbles
- Water ring games
- Melissa & Doug’s Memory Gamehas several changeable versions
- Pieces of tinfoil to make crowns, necklaces, or animals
- Crayola Window Markers
Be sure to hand these items out over a period of time or else they will go through everything in 5 minutes and ask what else you have.
Timing of your trip is also another factor. If your children happen to take naps, try to be traveling while they can be napping in the car to help take away a chunk of their time in the car.
Before you know it, when they say “Are we there Yet???” You can say YES!!!!
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Great tips!
What fabulous ideas. Sems like you two sisters have thought it out! Great job.
Very nice
My what smart daughters I have!!