We do the same as Andrea. We pack lots of different snacks to offer something new every time and pray for naps 😉 I also tell Amy to wave good bye to all the cars she sees – sneaky, but she’s too polite to not do it, haha 😉 x
We each pick a colour, and the one who spots the most cars in that colour is the winner. Usually good for at least an hour. Sometimes I make up bags of prizes – like party bags with crayons, a small toy and some sweets – and give out a first, second and third prize at the end of the game.
We used to have travel bags too! They would get really excited about packing it ready for the trip. I think making the journey part of the holiday is important too, we used to plan stops with fun things to do or see along the way. The long trip to the north of Scotland was always started at 3 in the morning while they were still asleep, that way the most of the trip was over before they even noticed!
Great post! I so wish I’d read it before driving to Devon for our holiday. We got our first ‘Are we nearly there yet when we pulled off the drive’. 5.5 hours later…
Andrea @loveandcake says
I love the idea of the backpack! I tend to pack lots of snacks and if possible with Sophie being so young we plan car journeys over nap times.
Cat Parrott says
Snacks are definitely key to keeping the boys chirpy.
Carolin says
We do the same as Andrea. We pack lots of different snacks to offer something new every time and pray for naps 😉 I also tell Amy to wave good bye to all the cars she sees – sneaky, but she’s too polite to not do it, haha 😉 x
Cat Parrott says
Oooo, that’s sneaky! I like it!
Anya from The Healer and Older Single Mum says
I like the idea of stocking filler type goodies. We go through the alphabet with other other cars’ number plates. Your journeys sound quite civilized!
Cat Parrott says
That’s a great idea, I’ll definitely get E started on that next time!
Donna@MummyCentral says
We each pick a colour, and the one who spots the most cars in that colour is the winner. Usually good for at least an hour. Sometimes I make up bags of prizes – like party bags with crayons, a small toy and some sweets – and give out a first, second and third prize at the end of the game.
Cat Parrott says
Ahh, the element of competition never hurts!
Domestic Goddesque says
snacks are just as crucial for adults 🙂
Emma says
Great tips here, I like the special bags idea.
Cat Parrott says
Thanks Emma, they have made travelling much smoother.
Cakesphotoslife (Angie) says
We always have a little picnic if traveling a fair distance, just incase x
Cat Parrott says
Food is always more fun eaten outside!
Emma says
I love the idea of packing lots of little snacks in pots!
Mary Keynko says
We used to have travel bags too! They would get really excited about packing it ready for the trip. I think making the journey part of the holiday is important too, we used to plan stops with fun things to do or see along the way. The long trip to the north of Scotland was always started at 3 in the morning while they were still asleep, that way the most of the trip was over before they even noticed!
Mammasaurus says
We have a tub of books in the car for these things but a bag is a great idea!
Mrboosmum says
Great post! I so wish I’d read it before driving to Devon for our holiday. We got our first ‘Are we nearly there yet when we pulled off the drive’. 5.5 hours later…
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pinkoddy says
Great tips, especially the small drinks otherwise they only need the toilet more, and the ditching the radio – it only drifts out and needs retuning!
HELEN says
I used to pack bags like that for my eldest 2..the youngest just wants to play on his siblings electrical devices though!
Karen Bell says
Great tips. Will have to give some of them a try.
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