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May 23, 2012 by: Hodgepodgemom

Mama on Vacation: On the Road

Load ‘em up. Head on out.

What’s a mama to do to keep her crew entertained until the bursting out at the blessed destination? Here are some easy, inexpensive ideas we’ve called on a bunch.

My very favorite one is to use headphones. Yes, mamas would secretly all love to block out the noise. But I’m not talking about headphones for mama. Sorry.

Modern day people can, of course, make use of iPods and MP3 players.

For the children: Portable CD player and headphones. At last check you can even still get portable tape players. They run about five dollars at big discount stores. Cheap, easily-replaced if it’s stepped on or knocked out of the vehicle when the door is slung open in a panic rush at a potty stop.

Then, before you head out of town, load up on audio books from the library. Wow. You will not believe how quiet it gets in the car. How infrequently you are asked, ‘are we there yet?’ Last year, even our then three-year-old was pleasantly occupied.

For the parent: Keep your sights on the goal. Let me give you a visual example. We have at least a six and a half hour drive to our favorite spot. The last hour and a half of our annual beach trek is national forest.

Nothing but trees on either side.

Nothing but road straight ahead.

I know this ahead of time. So that’s the leg of the journey we save the best entertainment for. The best snacks. And I set my sights on the promise of water.

The ocean is at the end of this road. I can make it. I can take it. We will come out to the promise of God’s beautiful ocean.

More ideas:

  • Talk through plans for your child’s birthday. It doesn’t matter if it isn’t coming up until six months from now. What kind of birthday cake would your child like? Presents? A fun topic to occupy for a bit. Everybody take turns. You can take notes for the future.
  • Vicki Bentley’s wonderful travel tips, ideas for road games, camping helps and lots of great links are housed here: HSLDA’s Homeschooling Thru the Early Years Newsletter–June 2010
  • On your own turf or on the road: All sorts of fun ideas from around the web on my Road Trip Pinterest Board.

Have a great time on vacation. Part Three of Mama on Vacation. Next up, Part Four. A tip from my grandmother for your vacationing sanity.

The Mama on Vacation Series:

  • Part One: Surf and Turf – tips for snippets of vacation at home or away
  • Part Two: Top Ten Tips for Summer Fun
  • Part Three: On the Road
  • Part Four: Save Your Sanity
  • Part Five: Planning and Goal Setting

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About Hodgepodgemom

Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

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Mama on Vacation: Save Your Sanity

Comments

  1. Heidi says

    May 23, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing! I love the audiobook ideas!

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  2. Ellen, the Bluestocking Belle says

    May 23, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    We use audiobooks, too! I tend to get them on CDs and then we all listen together. One of our favorites is Radio Theatre’s productions of all the Narnia books. Excellent! Love the borthday ideas discussion. that topic is always a favorite with my dc. 🙂

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  3. Kim Arrowood says

    May 23, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    We try and drive at night..to keep us awake we listen to some podcasts of our favorite preachers. Mostly Matt Chandler

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