Road Trip Hacks and Tips
Traveling on the road for more than an hour can be exhausting. Especially when going anywhere with the kids! We put together some of the most cleaver mom hacks to help you on your next road trip with the kids. From notebooks and games that distract, to an accountability system on the sun visor, to ways to store snacks and miscellaneous items, we are by your side on your next road trip adventure! Happy travels!
First, keep the kids entertained with games. These 12 games to play in the car require very little supplies. These printable car games include conversation cards, license plate tag checklist and our road trip scavenger hunt! They help eliminate the dreaded question of “are we there yet?”
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Distract the kids with our free printable Road Trip Bingo (or Tic-Tac-Toe) | Frugal Coupon Living
Altoid Tin Craft Tic Tac Toe Travel Game | Frugal Coupon Living
DIY LEGO Travel Case | Frugal Coupon Living
Print this free printable Tetris Game to busy yourself with time.
Use a shower caddy as a Fast Food container! | Lookie What I Did (buy shower caddy here)
Take a picture of where you parked your car so you can easily find it when you return.
Always reaching for the kids’ drinks when they drop them? Put those sippy cups on a leash! | Make It, Love It
Traveling with kids, this road trip idea is genius! Pull off each hour along the way. | Neat Nest Organizing
Turn a magnetic baking sheet into a travel tray for eating, playing, and more! | A Spotted Pony
You can also purchase this Snack & Play Travel Tray.
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Use a flort remote control holder to store accessories/toys for kids and keep the seats protected. | Ikea Hackers (buy a Flort remote control holder here)
Don’t be stuck without first aid! Make this Car First Aid Kit to always have emergency needs when you’re on the go. | My Frugal Adventures
Play the Alphabet Race with this printable travel game | Handmade Charlotte
Keep car cup holders clean with silicon cupcake holders. | Kids Activity Blog (buy cupcake liners here)
Make Road Trip Clips. If everyone’s clip is up at the next stop (no poor behavior) they get a treat! | Random Thoughts of a Supermom
Turn a DVD case into a coloring case. | Stacy Vaughn
Get creative. Make a Kid’s Travel Binder – they won’t even know they are learning! | Living Well Mom (but we also like this one and this one)
Don’t forget the older kids with these Road Trip Games for Teens and Tweens | Landeelu
How about a shower basket to store your kid’s “essentials?” | Grey House Harbor (buy a shower basket here)
My child is constantly unbuckling the baby car seat. This has been a must for us both for road trips and every day travel – Seat Belt Buckle Guard.
A cereal container can easily transform into a car trash can. | BHG (buy cereal container here)
Maybe everyone will stop asking “Are we there yet” with these 20 Car Games for Kids | Stuck On You
Take a look at our Car winning Road Trip Hacks on Good Morning Washington.
On a road trip, you have to follow these Winning Car Hacks for Mom. Pin to Pinterest.
Also take a look at all these Airplane Activities for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.
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Last Updated on June 1, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living