It’s almost time for the summer holidays and recently I was invited to work with JCT600 to produce the Ultimate Guide to Surviving Those Long Car Journeys When Travelling With Kids.
Along with three other blogger mum’s I provided my tips along with some stories of journey’s which hadn’t quite gone to plan.
It’s a great read if you are planning your holiday journey. Maybe you’ve already thought about how to entertain the kids on long journeys. I believe entertainment is very important, whether it’s music, colouring books, games or DVDs. JCT 600 are offering the chance to win something that is bound to keep any child entertained on a journey, an Apple iPad Mini 4 -16GB WiFi.
To enter this fab competition all you have to do is sumbit your details below and follow JCT on Twitter, for a bonus entry visit the JCT600 Facebook page and to get an additional three bonus entries, simply leave a comment with your top tips below.
The competition closes at midnight on Thursday 30th June and a winner will be selected at random.
Good Luck and happy road-tripping.
(NB. Please note that Raisie Bay has been chosen as a host for this competition only. I will not responsible for providing the prize or choosing the winner. This competition will also be hosted on other blogs that appeared in the above article.)
when planning your journey…if its a long one..pre plan places to stop and take a break
Excellent prize
check your oil and coolant and windscreen wiper water levels before starting out!
i love your tip about treating it like an adventure! My top tip would be to use storytelling – you don't need any books – just use your imagination and experiences to tell stories and the kids enjoy joining in too and it keeps them occupied without needing too many gadgets and props.
when planning a journey always check oil, water levels and tyre pressure
Be prepared, especially in winter, don't go out without a coat, keep a shovel in the boot and remember a supermarket canvas bag under your back wheels will get you out in you are stuck in the snow, don't stop, keep going!
Try to cover all bases – food, snacks, drinks, entertainment, sun hats AND blankets to cover changes in temperature, sun shades on the windows, travel potty, hand gel, spare water, change of clothes. Have more stops than you think you need and make sure the kids run around a bit to stretch their legs
Top tips, always remember the headphones… and a 'sick bag' kit with spare plastic bags, wipes, towel and paper towel! Be prepared 🙂
I always make sure I have drinks in the car because the kids always seem to get thirsty, also snacks for long journeys, and a newspaper for my youngest to sit on as he always gets travel sick .x
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