Sure, kids love movies and video games, but the best road trip activities don’t require powering up. Besides, travel is a time for kids to connect with their families and the world around them. Here are screen-free road trip activities for kids to try on your next family car trip. 1. Paper Maps Many kids […]
35+ Best Travel Games for Kids (from Toddlers to Teens!)
December 14, 2022 47 Comments
Whether your family is flying in an airplane, taking a train, or embarking on a road trip, you need to keep your offspring occupied during your travels! Thankfully, many games and activities come in travel sizes to entertain kids on the go. Card games and travel board games keep minds active not only during the […]
How to Camp with Kids: 12 Tips from a Family Camping Expert
May 31, 2022 59 Comments
Many parents, like myself, have romanticized memories of great family camping adventures from our own childhoods. But that was a long time ago and the little details about what made those trips so fun may escape us now. If you are considering a family camping vacation this year, then follow these 12 essential tips for […]
30+ Best Travel Toys for Kids, from Babies to Teens
May 10, 2022 53 Comments
Travel toys for kids can make the difference between a cherished family vacation and a long journey you’d rather forget. I have spent years searching for the best travel toys, activities, games, and crafts to keep kids entertained. These toys and activities will make road trips, flights, and train travel easier and more enjoyable. Below I highlight […]
Road Trip with Teens – Tips for a Smooth Journey
December 4, 2020 17 Comments
Want to be cooped up with angst-ridden, hormonal teenagers in a small space for hours and hours while speeding down the highway? This may not sound like paradise. But road trips with teens and tweens can be doable and (dare I say it?!) downright fun. That is, if you plan ahead. Buckle up for adventure […]
The Escape Game at Home and While Traveling
July 22, 2020 36 Comments
Have you ever participated in an escape room adventure? The Escape Game offers exciting escape room adventures at locations throughout the United States. Their escape rooms provide a super fun group activity that focuses on solving a “crime” or other mystery based on clues and puzzles that are hidden in a themed space. Bored at […]
Family Road Trip Tips for a Fun and Stress-Free Journey
January 24, 2018 38 Comments
Depending on how you prepare, a road trip with kids can feel either like a terrible chore or a fun-filled adventure. Before you hit the road, be sure to read our tips when preparing for a fun family road trip with kids. These suggestions will help keep parents sane and kids content during your journey. […]
Best Toys for Car Trips to Buy Before You Hit the Road
May 22, 2017 19 Comments
Planning a road trip with kids? If you’re stressing about what to pack to keep your family happy in the car or minivan, fear not. Whether you’re planning an epic multi-state vacation, a camping weekend, or time away at grandma’s house, you’re going to love our picks for the best toys for car trips. Best Toys for Car […]
10 Holiday Road Trip Tips for a Festive and Safe Journey
December 2, 2016 30 Comments
Over the river and through the woods many of us will go this holiday season to visit family and friends. Why not make your time on the road as merry and stress-free as possible? Follow our 10 holiday road trip tips for a festive and safe journey! This story is brought to you in partnership with […]
