Travel Fun and Interaction

I think the reason I love to get in a car with my family and go is because I then have them confined for a period of time. This means real togetherness. Travel time (anywhere) can be valuable if one recognizes the blessings of it and takes advantage of it. So, here are two suggestions.

1) Carry a small hymn book & a booklet of camp songs and silly songs. I keep mine in the glove compartment. Just sing, and sing and sing!

2) Make a Travel Fun Pack. Here’s what I would suggest you put in it: A) a ball (small and bouncy) B) a sewing kit for quick repairs, C) paper, pencils, pens, crayons, etc. D) finger puppets, E) a deck or two of cards, F) magnets, G) a yo-yo, g) travel games, H) a small mirror, I) snacks (make sure you rotate these often and that they are good in heat) J) a list of quick, interactive travel games to remind you what can be played. K) a few book to read, L) an almanac, M) Story CD’s—just be sure you turn the story off once in a while and talk about the story’s message. N) A flashlight. O)Some water, P) Some blankets. Q) Anything else that applies to the "likes" of your family. ***Please note that this is not a list of things for an emergency kit for your car. These are ideas for your family to have on hand for travel fun and added pleasure.