Tackling Boredom Fighters

It's time for Tackle It Tuesday with 5 Minutes for Mom . This week, I have been packing for our big trip. Every other year, we drive from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Oakley, Kansas for a family reunion. It is two days in the car with a 6-year-old. So, I am arming myself with all the boredom fighters at my disposal.

1. DVD Player with a wide selection of discs for quiet viewing pleasure.

2. Activity and reading books to reinforce concepts we learned this school year.

3. Blank paper in a notebook. Containment in the car is key.

4. Colored pencils in a box for drawing and writing (again with the containment). Pencils are the best because crayons melt and markers are messy also.

5. Binder is a back seat toy box and a place to press on for those masterpieces.

6. Child-proof camera for capturing the vacation from your child's point of view. The one we have has games on it too.

7. Wallet contains earned allowance to spend on souvenirs.

8. Stuffed animals for imaginative play.

9. Age appropriate music on MP3 player.

10. Snacks and juice for those between-stop munchies.

I think I have it all covered. Wish us luck:-)

Traveling with Kids

Check out more stuff at Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Mom or Wordful Wednesday on SevEn cLoWn CirCus:-) And, I have added Mostly Wordless Wednesday over at Ordinary and Awesome to my list too!! Go check them all out:-)

This week is going to be more Wordful than Wordless because I want to tell you about this beauty:

I love to being organized when I travel. With this binder, I can preplan and pack:

I can track mileage:

And, I can stay on budget:

Why did I title this post "Traveling with Kids"? Because in order to have a successful trip with your children you need to be prepared. With my checklists, I won't forget her favorite toys. I will remember to pack healthy snacks and things to do in the car. I will be on top of our schedule and leave plenty of time for potty breaks. And, by staying on top of our budget, we will be able to do the most without breaking the bank:-)

One of these days, I will learn how to publish spreadsheets in blog posts. If you are interested in any of my checklists, just email at sewing@wi.rr.com and I will be happy to send them to you. Happy Trails to you:-)