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Travel Tip

Do any of you have children that like to pack the house when you go somewhere? You can try the whole "just one toy" trick and go round and round about that. (or have them puff up and whine because they could not take all their favorites). Or you can try to ignore it and wind up with a floorboard that looks like a toybox. Or you could do this. Get them a backpack or bag that they really love. You might even like to buy a plain one and allow them to decorate it themselves. Whatever will fit in the bag can go. (as long as it is something you have previously decided was ok to leave the house) You might even allow them to pack a snack or water bottle, too. Everyone carries their own bag. This helps us when we go places. Being in the country means everything is a trip, even just running up to the library or dollar store. So this makes for happy children and happy parents. It makes it much easier now to keep the car clean. If you just do a quick check of their bag as you get ready to leave, then if something is left in the car you know exactly who needs to pick it up. Other than that everyone just grabs their bag as you go in the house! Easy!

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  1. TiffanyJanuary 29, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Yes, GREAT tip! We have our kiddos fill up their back packs on long trips, yet usually just stick with the 1 toy rule for around town. We don't have to drive far to run errands thankfully! :)

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  2. LisaJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Yes it definitely makes a difference when you live in town. Right now my girls have 3 special babies each that they tote everywhere and sleep with!

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