Jul 13, 2023

Can you believe that July is nearly over? I know, you’re probably screaming at me to stop talking because nobody wants to think about the fact that we only have a little bit of summer left. Well, don’t stress, you’ve got lots of time to get out and enjoy the rest of the summer, and the best way to do that is to hit the road for your next big getaway. However, whether you’re planning on taking a day trip or getting away for the week, travel can be hard if you’re taking the kids along for the ride. Let’s face it, kids get bored easily and when that happens you could be stuck with tears on tears on tears. To avoid that situation from happening and inevitability you crying, we have got some helpful tips for you in this week’s blog. We want to help keep you from pulling your hair out, and the best way to do that is to keep the kiddos entertained. A fun way to do that is with games! Below we have listed some of our favorites and we wanted to share them with you! However, we do suggest bring along filler activities to do in between games because you don’t want to play them all at once and be stuck with nothing else to do during your ride!  So check out our list below and remember to have safe travels! 

  1. I Spy: This is a car ride classic! It will keep the kids guessing and entertain for a good amount of time, plus it so much for them to feel like they have fooled you so don’t guess correct too quickly! 
  1. Road Trip Bingo: This fun game combines bingo with a scavenger hunt. Give each child a flat surface, like a clipboard or a notebook, and have them place it in their lap. each player gets a free printable bingo card and a ziplock bag with 16 pennies. When a player spies an item on his card, he covers the picture with a penny. Just like in regular bingo, the first player to cover all the squares in a straight line, wins.
  1. License Plate Game: Make sure everyone has a piece of paper or come prepared and print out maps. Then write down or cross out each state you see, once someone has crossed out all 50 (or whoever has the most) they win! 
  1. 20 Questions. This easy-peasy game is great for young kids, thanks to its straightforward rules. Player One thinks of a person, place or thing. Everyone else takes turns asking questions that can be answered with a simple yes or no. After each answer, the questioner gets one guess. Play continues until a player guesses correctly.
  1. I’m Going on a Picnic. This alphabet-based memory game is great for kids 5 and up. You don’t need a game board or any materials. The game can be played with as few as two players, but it’s more fun when the whole family joins in. The first player says “I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing…” followed by something that begins with A, such as apples. The second player repeats what the first person said, but adds something that begins with B. And so on. If someone forgets an item, she is out. To be fair, feel free to be lenient and give hints to younger players. The last player to be able to recite all the items on the list wins.