How To Get Through A Road Trip With Kids

**I was sent a travel tray from Texas Tulsa Connection in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own. No other compensation was given.**




Christmas is almost here! And that means people will be traveling to see family. We will not. We're staying put. My husband is in the military and getting leave can be tricky. But a lot of people ARE traveling, and some of those people have kids. Let me tell you, being in a car with a child is not my idea of fun unless you can afford a nanny. I cannot, so I have tips on how to make things smoother.

1. Get some ear plugs. If your kid is older than 5, you don't need to listen to their whining if they won't stop. So get some ear plugs. Inform your kid that unless they can behave like a proper human being, that you won't be listening to it.

2. Bring games and snacks. Let them pick out their own at the dollar spot in Target or Five Below. It helps. Trust me. Natalie found this Road Trip Bingo and she uses it when we go out when she's not staring at her phone or taking photos of herself. (I mean. She's a tween.)

3. Don't worry about screen time. People freak out about this because experts tell them to. Seriously, if your kid is quiet, let them watch a movie or play on the iPad.


4. Put on your music. Not that kiddie music nonsense. I mean, it's YOUR vehicle. Why should you be tortured with The Wheels On The Bus? Jam out to songs you listened to in high school. Hello Green Day!


5. Get a travel tray from Texas Tulsa Connection.

They are a family owned business, so you can feel good about your purchase. And I can tell you, this tray works well.

Natalie loves that she's able to draw and that there's a cup holder.

It's sturdy and is basically already set up when it arrives. You can buy it on Amazon for under $20!

It also came with a travel pillow. You can either use it like this:

Or attach it to the seatbelt for an extra comfy ride:

So if you're traveling, be sure to pick up the Travel Tray!

Have you ever traveled with children before? How did you cope? Or maybe you've only traveled with a man who behaved like a child?


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