Plan the ultimate road trip! Share routes, packing tips, must-see stops, and advice on making long drives fun and memorable for the whole family.
- by systemPlan the ultimate road trip! Share routes, packing tips, must-see stops, and advice on making long drives fun and memorable for the whole family. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Kelsey_MA few weeks ago, we moved my daughter over to a new forward facing car seat from her old rear facing one we've had since she was born. She's never had any problems sleeping in the car seat before when she was sleepy, but now she doesn't seem to want to sleep. I don't think […]
- by mysharona24Hello Moms, In March my family will be traveling to Disney. Several family members are flying, but my husband and I will be driving with our 2 & 1/2 year old son. I am absolutely terrified of flying, but that isn't what I want to talk about. I need to know how to keep our […]
- by daysha126My husband and I are looking for some day trips to take on the weekends with our 13 month old son. We would like to drive for about 2 hours (nap time) from the Dallas area, spend a few hours there and drive home. Once it warms up, there are several state parks we can […]
- by Paula_B2The last couple years I've tried to get pictures of my girls with the blue bonnets. Weather has been an issue in the past. I was wondering if anyone has gone South to a blue bonnet festival and what were your experiences? Are there plenty of flowers for photo opportunities? How about hotels for staying […]
- by Laura_C9We are visiting family for Christmas and have an 8 hour car ride ahead of us. My daughter has been potty trained for about 5 months now and doesn't have accidents. I'm curious if she should wear a pull-up just in case we can't make it to a bathroom in time? 19 posts – 1 […]
- by lnotfoundI'm asking this for a friend of mine who is not on mamasource yet. Her family wants to take a day trip when the kids are out of school on vacation. I mentioned Weatherford and Dallas but cant think of anything else for them. If you have taken a day trip and loved a place […]
- by TripleAranchWe would like to take our 6,5, and 2 year olds somwhere that they can go snow tubing. Anyone taken a road trip like this before? It looks like Taos or Angel Fire may be the closest destinations. 3 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by ramela777Hi Moms! Hubby is working on a documentary and we'll be doing a road trip to a bunch of states so he can interview key people. We'll be traveling with our 18 month old and 3 yr old. Some of the states may include: Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky. […]
- by zmason1976I am looking for a quick place to go this weekend. Need to get out of the house. Any recommendations for this time of the year? I have a 4 year old girl and a 17 mos old boy. 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by caffers63We have decided to go to my in-laws in Florida for Christmas and we are going to drive. I have a very active five year old boy. Does anyone have any advice for keeping him occupied in the car? We have a portable dvd player. He does not like to color or draw. I plan […]
- by nsrgbhI am planning a 2-3 week East Coast United States History road trip with my family and another family we frequently travel with. We won't do this for a few years, but I want to be prepared and take at least a year to plan and another year before we go to prepare my children; […]
- by ecoworkI was want to know what time I should leave? TO get there at 12 pm.. I have not been here for long but seeing if anyone could help me.. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by rachcor1I am going to NC for Thanksgiving to see my in-laws and we are driving, it is an 8 hour trip. I have a 2 year old and was wondering if any of you have taken road trips with toddlers and what I am in for. Also, any suggestions as to when we should leave […]
- by grajeda_rHello Mommmas, We are planning a road trip to the Grand Canyon for the Week after Christmas. Any fun ideas or places we must see? Thinking about staying 2 days at the Grand Canyon then maybe drive to Laughlin for a night or two??? Want to have a fun road trip, not sure what else […]
- by roth-shaynaHello ladies! So I am thinking of driving a few days early to my inlaws for thanksgiving. My husband would fly in wednesday night and drive back with us. So I have twin 7 year old boys and an 18 month old girl, cant decide if 6 hours is too much for just me and […]
- by Scarlett_3I take my son to meet his dad every weekend. It is a 3 hour total drive for my son. He is 4 years old and is starting to really hate the drive. Any suggestions what to do to make him more comfortable and make the ride more enjoyable? I feel so bad for him!! […]
- by cmitchellWe are trying to plan a trip to FL and don't know if we should drive or fly. What has works best for everyone else? 24 hours in a car sounds bad and 3 hours in a seat of a plane sounds worse. Help. 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by tkamenjarinMy husband will be out of town in MO for a few weeks in November. I want to meet somewhere near him with the kids for a weekend. I have a one year old boy and eleven year old girl. Which area would be best to plan this for November? 2 posts – 1 participant […]
- by richme1971I am planning to drive with my two teen girls to San Diego so we can visit my brother for Christmas. Does anyone have any route suggestions or travel tips? Also, any cool stops along the way would be nice. 8 posts – 1 participant Read full topic