Road Trip Tips by: Katie Wittry
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Map some stops on your route ahead of time
Make a list and check it twice
Label everything
Plan some road trip activities
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Use packing cubes
Find some landmarks or attractions you want to visit along the way. This will help break up the trip and give everyone something to look forward to.
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I also figure out where we want to stop for the night ahead of time. 1. This gives us a goal for the day as to how far we will drive. 2. It also takes the stress away of trying to find a place to stay last minute especially during busy travel seasons. 3. If possible, I strategically try to find a hotel near a landmark or attraction we also want to visit.
A week to two weeks before your trip, make a list of absolutely everything you will need for your trip.
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Packing cubes are life changing. They keep everything super tidy and organized.
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Packing cubes are extra helpful when making multiple overnight stops.
I label each person's packing cubes with the name of the hotel or place we are stopping.
This way if I don't want to bring in the entire suitcase for one night, I don't have to. I put those packing cubes in a separate bag or smaller suitcase.
Put everything in a specific bin, packing cube, bag, etc. and label each one.
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Some planned road trip activities will keep the kids from asking "are we there yet?" a million times or at least delay it. It will make the trip go smoother.
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