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How to Make Road Trips Educational for Kids
Look, no one’s expecting you to turn your road trip into a traveling Montessori school. You’re not trying to earn a teaching degree from the passenger seat (though some days it might feel…
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🦫 All You Need to Know About Buc-ee’s: America’s Favorite Road Trip Pit Stop
Move over, regular gas stations. There’s a new king of the road, and it’s got 120 gas pumps, the cleanest restrooms in the nation, and a beaver mascot that has stolen our hearts…
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How to Maximize Your Rest Stop Visits
Let’s be real. Before kids, rest stops were quick and efficient: gas up, stretch, go. Now? They’re full-blown productions involving snacks, stretching, possibly a meltdown over a vending machine, and some questionable handwashing…
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25+ Ways to Save Money On a Road Trip
It’s no secret, that traveling isn’t cheap. In addition to food, gas, lodging, and entertainment there are also hidden costs like servicing your vehicle, buying clothes, purchasing essentials, and so much more. But…
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How to Budget for a Family Road Trip
Road trips are often billed as a budget-friendly way to travel—and they can be! But spoiler alert: between gas, snacks, lodging, and 14 souvenir keychains that absolutely had to happen, it adds up…
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8 Car Games That Will Keep the Kids Entertained
Because you can only play “I Spy” so many times before you lose your will to drive. Let’s be real: road trips with kids are a special kind of magic—and by magic, we mean…
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🚗 Car Organization Tips That Will Make You Feel Like a Genius
Here’s the thing: family road trips are magical. They’re full of belly laughs, spontaneous sing-alongs, and memories that last a lifetime. But you know what else they’re full of? Crumbs, chaos, and rogue…
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Snacks & Meals on the Go: How to Minimize the Messes!
Let’s just start with a truth bomb: feeding kids on a road trip is basically competitive sport meets science experiment. It requires planning, agility, mess-tolerance, and a sixth sense for when a meltdown…
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Our SECRETS to Keeping Kids Happy in the Car
Let’s be real—spending hours in a metal box with kids is a unique blend of bonding, bickering, and bargaining. At some point between mile 12 and mile 243, you may begin to question…
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Expert Tips for Packing Light for a Trip
When hitting the open road, it can be tempting to pack for every possible scenario. However, overpacking can quickly turn your exciting adventure into a logistical challenge. Packing light isn’t just about saving…