Back Seat Activities for Kids on a Holiday Road Trip

Tamela Rich,
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Yes, it's possible to keep the kids entertained without "plugging them in."

Start with the tips I shared with Fox 46's Page Crawford (hint: pack a roll of aluminum foil).

Keeping Kids Entertained on Long Road Trips from TamelaRich on Vimeo.

Car games rock!

If you never played the 50-state license plate game or Car BINGO here’s your chance to become a kid again.  Mom's MiniVan offers dozens of downloads like those I showed in the video clip (including car BINGO). Add a toaster oven pan as a lap desk and some crayons, and you're ready to go.

Fun with roadside monuments

Okay, this one isn't for the "back seat" but worth including. Have a blast staging family snapshots with roadside attractions and monuments. Dress them in your scarves and hats  for even more fun. When you get home, make a collage for the refrigerator of your escapades.

Download my 7-page guide

My "Winter Road Trips Guide" is chock full of ideas and checklists. Download it here. Download your free guide here

  • Planning Suggestions
  • App Recommendations
  • Money Saving Tips
  • Guide to Healthy Eating on the Road
  • How and What to Pack
  • Entertaining the Kids 
  • Auto Maintenance Checklist

Please share your tips in the comments.

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