How to entertain my self on a five hour car trip--with all 5 seats taken?? (crowded car) thumbs ^ to all! Thx.

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How to entertain my self on a five hour car trip--with all 5 seats taken?? (crowded car) thumbs ^ to all! Thx.

Answer 1

5 hours isn't really that long for a car trip.

Find a map chart the course and find things or places to stop. Most drivers love it when some one else is helping.

Look out the window for a while

sorry it's crowded but no one can change that

try http://www.cheap-fun-family-travel.com for more ideas

here are just a couple

10. Kids Toys- Give each child a small duffle bag (not much bigger than a loaf of bread). Don’t forget paper and a writing surface and something to write with (leave the crayons at home. They melt into upholstery and carpet). Keep the car clean and safe. Try games like hangman. word searches.

Tell everyone “If you’re playing with it, it can be out of the bag. If your not, it goes back in the bag”.

11. Music – This is a great time to learn about your kids and for them to learn about you. Make a CD or a file on the MP3 player with music for the car. This is a little work but well worth it. Each person contributes songs that are appropriate for the family to hear like Kids music, Country, Rock, Teen music or Oldies. I’ve grown to like some of the new music and the kids like some of our music. It’s fun to talk and sing for a while before they go back to the headphones.

12. Videos – You are paying a lot of money to be on vacation, you want to see things. Look out the window! In our car the rule is (most of the time), electronics of any type (Gameboys, DVD’s etc..) are only allowed on the freeways, major highways or at night. It's a vacation!

Answer 2

i am having the exact problem. i am packing a bag of items. for example mp3 player, paper, pencils, you could bring a laptop just to play around with the paint or type because you cant get internet in the car. i don't read in the car because i get carsick or nauseas very easily so be careful of that. have some foods that won't get sticky or messy in the car like pretzels or something easy. bring water, but don't drink too much, especially when the only rest stop is 10 miles away, but remember to keep hydrated. bring some blankets and pillows too. be sure to look out the window because no matter where you are, there usually  is some pretty intresting senery. hope this helped!

Answer 3

MP3 player and lots of candy