We recently went away on vacation and unexpectedly ended up in the car longer than any of us wanted. The beach traffic was a nightmare and the bathroom breaks equally so. But after a few sing a longs, dance freak outs and drawing fruit with legs and arms (don't ask), we seemed to get out alive. I only wish I had found these amazing ideas to take on the creative with my kids on this road trip.

GONE FISHING
Tie some magnets to string, dump some fish with paperclips on the floor of your car, and let your kids spend the day fishing while you drive.
Tie some magnets to string, dump some fish with paperclips on the floor of your car, and let your kids spend the day fishing while you drive.

CLOTHESPIN TRAVELING
I love this idea! Write down the major cities you'll be traveling through and have the kids string them up on a clothespin line as you hit each place.
I love this idea! Write down the major cities you'll be traveling through and have the kids string them up on a clothespin line as you hit each place.

VELCRO BUILDING STICKS
I wish I had found this sooner. Glue some velcro on colored craft sticks and watch your children create!
I wish I had found this sooner. Glue some velcro on colored craft sticks and watch your children create!