Mom Hacks For Road Trip
Road trips can be a lot of fun for the whole family but can also be stressful and expensive. Here are some hacks to make your next family vacation more accessible and more enjoyable:
Bring a roll of paper towels.
Bring a roll of paper towels. These can clean up spills on the seats, floor, and windows.
You might also bring some baby wipes or wet wipes. Baby wipes are great for cleaning off little ones’ hands and faces during meals so that they don’t make a mess in the car. They’re also helpful for wiping down toys before storing them at night so that you don’t have to deal with them when you get home from your trip!
Plan for bathroom stops
It may seem obvious, but one of the best ways to ensure an enjoyable trip is to plan for bathroom stops. While adults can quickly go for a few hours without stopping, children need frequent pit stops. If you are traveling with young children or toddlers, plan to stop every two hours. If you are traveling with older children who can hold it longer, stop every three or four hours.
Use disposable cups for drinks.
- Use disposable cups for drinks
- Disposable cups are great for road trips because they’re easy to clean, and you can find them anywhere. They’re usually free if you get them at a fast food restaurant or gas station. You can even use the same cup for different things! For example, I use one disposable cup as my “water cup” when I drive, then pour the leftover water into my reusable bottle after each stop.
Have pre-made snacks on hand
One of the biggest challenges when traveling is keeping your family happy and fed. You don’t want to be stuck in the car without anything to eat, but you also don’t want to have a bunch of snacks that need refrigeration. That’s why it’s essential to keep a cooler stocked with healthy snacks that won’t go wrong.
The best road trip snack foods are:
- Cheerios (or any other dry cereal)
- Pretzels
- Nuts (no shells)
- Trail mix (without chocolate)
Keep an emergency stash of money in your car.
- You can pay with cash if you need to stop at a gas station.
- If you need to make a call in an emergency, you can use some money (or check if there’s Wi-Fi).
- Some spare cash can save the day if you need to buy something or get gas.
Have ziplock bags ready with crayons and coloring books inside
One of the best ways to keep your kids entertained on road trips is by having coloring books and crayons ready to go in the car. Most of the time, you’ll want these items in the vehicle before you leave; otherwise, they can get lost or dirty.
You can buy ziplock bags at any grocery store and typically have them on hand already. Cram, all your coloring books in a large ziplock bag, put that bag into another one if there are multiple books (to prevent them from spilling), and then place each book inside a smaller ziplock bag with a crayon. This way, if little ones want to color during the trip (and they will), you aren’t going through the hassle of digging around for supplies every time someone wants something new.
Mom hacks can make family road trips easier.
Mom hacks are a great way to make your family road trip more fun and accessible.
Here are some ideas you can use for other types of travel as well:
- Use pillows in the car instead of seat belts. They’re comfortable, and if you get into an accident, they won’t hurt anyone as seat belts could.
- Drinking water bottles with straws are great for kids because they don’t spill easily! You can also freeze them, so the water stays colder longer!
- It is always good to have snacks on hand in case there aren’t any places nearby where everyone can eat lunch or dinner at once (or at all). Having lots of healthy snacks helps keep your energy levels up during long drives/flights/etcetera…
Conclusion
In conclusion, mom hacks can make family road trips easier. By planning for bathroom stops, having ziplock bags ready with crayons and coloring books inside, and keeping an emergency stash of money in your car, you’ll be able to keep everyone happy!