SJ. Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 We are most likely going on a 20 hr road trip. By we I mean me and the boys. This is last minute, not because of any problems, but because that's how I roll! Lol makes my dh crazy. Any tips for making it as painless as possible? Is it crazy to find lodging on the road and play it by ear how far we drive each day? What if I told you I don't have a smart phone ( not as easy to find a place) but I do have a gps unit? Any ideas for making it inexpensive? We will be bringing a cooler but I am limited on time. I'd like to love thurs morning, but I'd be ok with Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=road%20trip%20kids&rs=ac&len=11&term_meta%5B%5D=road%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta%5B%5D=trip%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta%5B%5D=kids%7Cautocomplete%7C0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Gps should be fine. I actually had better luck with my gps than my phone. My last trip I had only a cooler. I bought a loaf of bread, deli meat, cheese and a rotating variety of fresh fruit and raw veggies. It worked out great. I am a drive until I am tired then pull into a truck stop and sleep for a few hours then drive again type. This really helped my budget. I am not into paying big money for use of a bed for 6 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 We take audiobooks - some for us to listen to together and some (our library has small, digital devices called playaways) for individual listening with headphones. These are a lifesaver when everyone is grouchy! Drawing always keeps my kids busy for long hours too.I pack an art bag for each with a notebook, pencils, markers etc. Have a fun trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I look for hotel options before I leave and take phone numbers with me. Anything with a pool for a quick swim worked for us and lots of audiobooks. Some people have the small dvd players and the kids watch movies. When the matchbox cars start getting thrown into the front seat it's time to stop. haha Play some running games, red light, green light etc at the rest stops . Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I like to use mapquest and pick some hotels ahead of time (based on distance driven). Pack drinks, sandwiches and lots of snacks and go!! After driving over 2500 miles in one summer my kids refuse to take any long car trips with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 And how many times in a row can you play *20 questions*? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 For long road trips we pack audio books, dvds color wonder papers, books and lots of snacks. In our house hungry children make grumpy children. I take a variety of lunch meat, crackers, dried fruit, drinks, cheese sticks and a few cookies as a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I am an obsessive trip planner, so the idea of a last minute road trip gives me hives :D. But at least once a year we go on an 18-20 hour road trip to visit family. (We don't have a smartphone or GPS, so we rely on old a fashioned paper maps for Rand McNally and Google Maps.) My main thoughts would be to have several lodging options along the way, pack some sub sandwiches and fruit and lots of water, and have some fun music along. Music you can torture the kids with is a plus - polka, disco, Pat Boone, etc. *evil grin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I bring audio books and food, and find the hotels on the way. Usually between 3 and 5pm, I can figure out how much longer I am going o last and plan accordingly. Percy Jackson audiobooks worked for many a road trip, at several ages, even as reruns. And there are several of them, so they last a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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