Looking forward to your next family vacation but not really looking forward to long hours in the car with your kids? No worries, because with these five hacks, your kids will be happy, entertained, and become the perfect traveling partners. OK, that might be a bit of a stretch, but these hacks are a great way to keep your kids happy while you are on the way to your vacation spot. So grab the kids and pack your bags because, it’s roadtrip time!

· Plastic shower caddies are inexpensive and are perfect for serving snacks and drinks in the car. Just load up a napkin, food, utensils, and a drink in each compartment and pass back to your kids. Now your roadtrip partners can balance the shower caddy on their lap and everything they need for snack time is in one convenient place.

· An inexpensive cookie sheet becomes the perfect travel item for your kids. They can place it on their lap and it becomes a spot for coloring pages, books, and any toys your kids have brought in the car.

· When you are limited on space in the cooler, make room but ditching ice packs. Instead, freeze a few water bottles and juice boxes. They will keep the food cold and when they melt, they are the perfect cool drink for your kids.

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Even though everyone in your car has electronics, movies, and snacks to keep them entertained, sometimes good old fashioned games are a fun way to keep everyone distracted from the long trip and can make a few hours in the car a whole lot more fun. The best part about these games, they are so simple and fun, the entire family will want to play along. For your next roadtrip or even a short trip with your kids, here are five super fun car games. 

1.       “Sorry I’m Late” – For this game, one person give a reason why they are late but they are really describing a move. For example. “Sorry, I’m late I was helping a girl find her glass slipper.” The move is Cinderella

2.       Moo!- This is a great game for young kids as well as adults. On long car trips, anytime someone sees a cow they yell “Moo!” and they get one point. If you pass a farm with lots of cows, everyone in the car will be mooing away! 

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You have enough apps on your phone that are pretty pointless, right? Mindless games are a great distractor and you will always need a few apps to entertain your kids in a pinch. However, if you are a busy mom or dad and need a few apps to make your life easier—here are five you will want to download today. 

Trekaroo- This free app is perfect if you are exploring your own town or visiting another area. With this app, you’ll be able to search for playgrounds, zoos, and museums. This is perfect if you are looking to plan a family day or just need to kill a few hours. You can also find kid-friendly restaurants and hotels-which can be a real life saver if you are traveling. With Trekaroo, you can also access ratings and reviews from other parents.

Ibotta: Cash Savings & Coupons – This is an app you want to download right now because it is going to help you save money and is super easy to use. Ibotta is designed to get you cash back on the items you purchase and you’ll get cash back wherever you go. The app works with leading brands and retailers all of the country to help you take advantage of easy savings without having to worry about carrying around clipped coupons or remembering promo codes. So no more searching for coupons because Ibotta is going to help simplify saving money. To use, simply browse rebates on the app before you go shopping, find and add relevant cash back rebates, and shop away!

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Sometimes it can see like packing your trunk feels like a grown up version of Tetris. You try to be strategic as you make every last suitcase and bag fit perfectly into your car. Some clearly consider themselves master trunk packers. However, if you’re anything like me, you start tossing bags and random items haphazardly into the car and hope it all fits.

If your packing skill are more like mine, here are a few packing tips that will you avoid the chaos and stress of packing your car and will make sure you fit everything you need in the car neatly.

·         Rather than carry items out to your car one at a time to pack, make sure all of your bags and items you will be packing are outside next to your car at the same time. Doing this allows you to organize your bags by bags that need to be easily accessible, bags are the heaviest, items are oddly shaped, and are there any bags or items you can combine to save on space.

·         Be sure to clean your car before you start packing. There’s no need to have extra items that you have to manage while trying to pack.

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If you are looking for a few hacks to keep your car more organized-all you need are a few bungee cords You probably have a few bungee cords floating around in your garage, so instead of letting them gather dust, it’s time to put them to work! From keeping your groceries from spilling everywhere to keeping your kid’s toys together, bungee cords are going to become the key to hacking car organization.

1.       Grocery Bag Hack- Keep all of your groceries organized and upright in the back of your car using a bungee cord. Start by stringing the bungee cord through all of your grocery bag handles. Then attach the bungee cord both sides of your trunk. Now your groceries won’t spill while you drive and will save you time when you are unloading your groceries at home.

2.       Stroller Storage Hack- Save space in your trunk by using a bungee cord to keep your stroller upright in your trunk. This way you will still have space for other large items. This also works great for suitcases too.

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If you have a kid that plays a fall sport, then you can expect to spend some time outside for practices and games. So you need to be prepared! But what exactly do you need to have in your car? From being prepared for all types of weather, to a few items that will make practice and game time a little easier on your, here’s what every sports parent needs to keep in their car all season long.

1.       Picnic Blanket with a Waterproof Side – Never worry you won’t have a seat with your own blanket. Plus the waterproof side will make sure you and your family stay dry.

2.       Chairs – Folding chairs or stadium seats will make game watching a whole lot easier on everyone. Be sure grab the kind that come in their own storage bag. This way you can leave them in your car and not worry they are being damaged.

3.       Weather Gear – Don’t let a surprise rain or a few gusts of cold air ruin your day at the soccer field. Keep extra layers and clothes for wet and cold weather in your car all the time. Be sure to add a few pairs of sunglasses too! Make sure to pack enough for your player as well. You don’t want them riding home cold and wet!

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