Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM3This summer we spent many, many hours in the car together as a family traveling to several family vacations. Our latest road trip, and last one of the summer (sad face) ended just a couple days ago. While I had several hours to think about life in general, I got to thinking about how I could help make the most … [Read more...]
Going On A Family Road Trip? Here’s How To Make Your Journey Safe
Americans are looking forward to spending quality time with loved ones this year, and would like to travel unimpeded with family and friends. Traveling is a way to bond with the family, spending uninterrupted time together and sharing enriching experiences. If you are planning to go on a road trip, it is vital that you make the journey as safe as possible for everyone in your party - and for other motorists as well. By obeying traffic rules and regulations, you can prevent vehicle … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe on Road Trips
The American road trip is a longstanding tradition. You pile into the car with your significant other and the kids and head out to find adventure. Maybe you’re just driving a couple of states over to see the relatives instead. In either case, you’re going to be in the vehicle together for multiple hours. You must talk to your kids about car safety. You need to stress that certain activities are and aren’t okay when you’re driving.Here are ways you can keep your children safe as you head … [Read more...]
The DIY Shop
Welcome to the Making of a Mom DIY Shop! Here I have assembled some of the craft ideas, DIY ideas, printables and more for you to easily purchase. I know sometimes we have intentions of making the craft, or gathering different printables to entertain our kids, but it just doesn't happen. Here is an easy place to purchase the kits. I have done the work for you!Products are listed in the order they fall throughout the year. Keep scrolling to see everything. All Occassion Personalized … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Make a Family Road Trip Fun for the Whole Family
If the idea of taking your family on a road trip makes you shudder in horror — or picture everything that could possibly go wrong — you’re not alone! Whether it’s one too many viewings of National Lampoon’s Vacation or unpleasant memories of your own clan’s not-so-grand Grand Canyon trip circa 1985, somehow “family road trip” doesn’t have quite the same ring to it as “all-inclusive tropical vacation,” “eight-day, seven-night luxury cruise,” or heck, even “Mom spending the night on her own in a … [Read more...]
Family Road Trip Tips and Tricks
This post is sponsored by Amazon but all opinions are completely my own.I am the baby of 7 kids. Yup, you read that right, SEVEN! That's a lot of people! Because we were a big family we usually took our vacations in the form of road trips. It's way cheaper to drive that many people around then buy that many plane tickets so I grew up learning the art of a successful road trip. Times have changed, and with technology road trips are a lot more fun, but I can still use some of the lessons I … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Road Trip Game Round up
This year as you begin to plan your road trips, think beyond the destination to how to handle the drive. My kids are young, and while they love to watch movies in the car, sometimes they need a movie break and to play some activities. So to make things easy for you, I have compiled the Ultimate Road Trip Game Round Up. I will feature different types of activities from DIY games and printables to real games that are easy to play with in the car. Printable Games The easiest way to prepare some … [Read more...]
(Printable) Alphabet I Spy Road Trip Game
Have you started planning your road trips for the year yet. Chances are you probably have a couple locations you know you want to visit, whether they are planned or not. I know I always have a few destinations in mind and so I'm ready to book whenever the chance presents itself. If you are planning a road trip this year, here is a fun game for your family to play while in the car.Alphabet I Spy is a version of the traditional "Alphabet Game". You know when you are driving down the freeway … [Read more...]
7 Kid Friendly Items to Pack for Long Car Rides
Is there anyone that loves long car rides? Maybe a few! Even if your children do love long car rides, you still probably want to keep them busy during that time period. Happy kids on road trips make for more fun road trips. Check out these kid friendly items to pack for those long car rides.Lots of SnacksYou know your kids are going to get hungry as you go on this long car ride, so you might as well go ahead and prepare for it. Try to pick snacks that are not sticky and won’t cause a … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Road Trip
This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored information. All opinions are my own.I LOVE to travel, but I HATE to get there. I know the journey should be a fun part of the trip, but I prefer the destination. My family jokes that my motto is "We aren't on vacation until we get there." That is truly how I feel. I am probably the worst traveler in the car - not my kids. We have traveled quite a bit, but road trips are somewhat new to us. It has taken some forgotten essentials on past … [Read more...]
License Plate Bingo Travel Game
It seems every year we take at least one road trip. Whether it's just a few hours or a road trip spanning many days, I need to plan on several activities to entertain my kids. I have been trying to think of a lot of different types of activities to keep my kids busy and happy in the car. We will be taking our Leap Readers, tablets, portable DVD players, a couple of favorite toys and lots of snacks. When I was growing up I remember singing a variety of weird travel songs like "One bottle of pop, … [Read more...]
