iParent Magazine Issue 8 August 2015 | Page 60

Tip:

Along the way, pick flowers, leaves, or even grass, and press them into a journal. It’s a fun way to remember what they have seen and where they have been. Maybe find some pinecones and make them into Christmas ornaments when you return. This is a fun way to preserve your memories for many years.

Bring Games & Toys & Gadgets

To keep the ‘are we there yet’ question at bay, be sure to bring coloring books, crayons, portable electronics, and maybe a few new toys as a surprise. Also, don’t forget to pack that favorite blankie or binkie unless you want to use the road trip as a weaning trip…

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