With all this in mind, I have to remember that I have LITTLE kids. I have a 4 and 2 year old that don’t understand that it’s ok to be bored every now and then. As we are prepping for a road trip to the Wisconsin Dells (Dance Nationals, YAY!!), I am grabbing things here and there that I know my littles will be entertained with. Like I do, I asked for opinions from other parents on our Facebook page as well as my personal Facebook page. The responses I got were great, and I wanted to share them with you in hopes that you can add some things to your summer ‘go bag’.
And, of course, I have to share the ‘go-bag’. This year it’s the Vera Bradley Striped Beach Bag…
Now, on to the top picks from the readers…
I love magic ink books for the car. Also, in the dollar spot at target they have 2 packs of mini totes – the perfect size for a few road snacks and they love to carry them!
I also like to keep a bag in the car with a change of clothes and light jackets. I’m thinking of adding cheap flip flops this year – we’ve already had the wet muddy shoes after the park and dog poop smeared shoes after playing at a friends.
Oh! I also always keep an owie kit – band aids, cleaner, neosporin, medicine, etc.
~Missy F.
The sets from Bendon, they are little coloring packs, are fantastic. I pick them up at the dollar store, or I’ve seen them at Target too. Our oldest kids REALLY enjoy Mad Libs right now too.
~Micah
Target has these awesome car bingo boards in their dollar spot section. I’m also a huge fan of the aqua doodle type books that use water to color/trace.
~Jessica S.
My kids LOVE the Crayola coloring books with the magic ink. I love them because there isn’t any ink on hands, clothes or car seats!
~Lindsay
I took the advice and popped it all in my Vera Bradley summer bag…off we go. I actually have been leaving this bag in my car since the kids got out of school. You never know when you are in a pickle and need something for the kids to do.
I’m a “less technology is better” type person, BUT I do succumb to the pressure. I mean, the kids are bombarded by it these days. So, I add some new apps to the iPads and might pick up a couple new movies for the LONG road trips. That’s one thing I love about being able to check out so many new releases from Disney and Nickelodeon. Plenty to pick from!
What do YOU pack for your summer day bag? Or even your ‘go bag’ for day trips? Help me add to mine!
And, YOU GUYS…what do you think of this years’ go bag of army family? I am totally digging’ the pattern. Simple and easy! And look below for the sweet matching wristlet!
Love the bag wish that color was still available!!!
I’ve seen it on partner sites that Vera Bradley sells on, you’ll have to look around. I love it too and was able I could scoop it up! 🙂
So cute and perfect for travel this time of year.
Thank you!!
This whole post is so perfectly appropriate for me and my gang right now. I have a 5, 3 and 2 YO and I’m home with them all summer. I don’t like to overdo the camps but they are better behaved with some type of schedule. I love all of these ideas for the bag on the go and LOVE the VB bag, soooo cute!!
xoxo
Tiffani
http://www.tiffaniatbretonbay.com
Thank you!! And…glad to know I’m not alone LOL!
Great post! Super cute outfit…love the nautical vibe and that bag is perfect for summer traveling!
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YAY, thank you!! 😉
I love a bag inside a bag situation! makes life SO uncomplicated. this print is a NO BRAINER so PERFECT for summer. Hope your daytrip was amazing friend:) #goodluckatnationals
Thank you lady!! 🙂 And yes, I couldn’t agree more on the print #bringitonbaby 😉
Such a great striped bag! Love the wristlets, too. I agree with the comments on FB- I love the magic ink invisible markers. My daughter thinks they’re magic and there is no mess! Win-win. I also try to include a few healthy snacks and a fun treat on longer trips. I use the fun treat to reward good behavior or to prevent a total meltdown. Last summer I used dum dum suckers and when my toddler daughter fell at the airport and was already exhausted and over-stimulated (but not really physically hurt) it made her calm and all smiles. Whew! Crisis averted!
Remembering these old games we played with the kids on long car trips (don’t require purchasing a thing)
The Alphabet game: Everyone takes turns spotting a letter of the alphabet on car license plates
Who can find a state license plate that is the farthest away state.
Then there were always songs to sing like Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Going on a Squeegee Hunt, etc.