Friday, November 16, 2012
Keep the kids amused and Mom and Dad sane while traveling this Thanksgiving
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Sue Kirchner
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Heading out to see the relatives this Thanksgiving? Before you travel over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house, check out these sanity-saving tips to make your ROADTRIP stress-free and even fun. (If you are flying instead of driving, check out my tips on How to Have Fun at the Airport with Kids in Tow.) Tip: Make a List Make a list of everything you'll need on the trip for everyone in the family. If it's on the list, you won't forget it. To make it easier, download a free Family Vacation Packing List and then add your unique items. Tip: Plan the route ahead of time. By taking a little time up front to plan the route including places to stop for bathroom breaks or energy stops, you might feel a little more in control …
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tips to make Holiday family road trips easy and fun.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Sue Kirchner
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Sue Kirchner is a family fun coach and weekly contributor to Patch.com. She’s the founder of ChocolateCakeClub.com and ChocolateCakeMoments.com both sites dedicated to helping busy families have more fun together. Sue and her family fun ideas have been featured on TV, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you know what that means … get out the fat pants! No, I mean ROADTRIP! It is that time of year when the whole family piles into the car with our suitcases, non-perishable Thanksgiving dinner contributions, and the dog and we head out over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s House for Thanksgiving dinner. Since we've made several 5-hour roadtrips to Iowa every year with young kids, I thought…
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ideas to get the family excited about a summer trip before you travel.
Taking a Summer Family Vacation this year? If so, what are you doing to build excitement BEFORE you go? I know, as parents, we get so busy before a big trip. It's easy to get wrapped up in planning, packing, and last minute preparations that we forget that the fun can start now. So, set aside a little time to make your vacation even more special. Here are some easy ideas on how to build excitement and have fun with the family before you set out on vacation. 1. Get the kids excited about the destination by reading books about where you are going or what you’ll see. Take the kids to the library and see what’s available. They don't have to be dry travel books. Find some kids fiction or picture books set in the location of your trip. A few …
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