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The 22 Best Hulu Shows and Movies Right Now

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:09:51 GMT

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When the kids are finally in bed after a long day of making sure they get three healthy-ish meals, running them to practices, policing their fights, washing their grass stains, and being their biggest cheerleader, the only thing I want to do is crash on the couch and binge something great on Hulu. We’ve had Hulu for several years now and have nothing but love for the streaming platform. It has thousands of shows, movies, and Hulu Originals that you can only find there. Get Hulu now.

We’ve handpicked our top Hulu shows and movies out right now that we think you’ll love and binge watch too!

The 22 Best Hulu Shows and Movies Right Now

For Adults:

Hulu Original

Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi

Fans of Top Chef will love this visual food tour with host Padma Lakshmi. She visits fascinating cities all over the United States and explores what American food really is. It’s delicious and informative and food and travel lovers will come away hungry.

Hulu Original

Looking for Alaska

Based on one of my favorite John Green books, this mini-series is a fun late-night watch, especially if you like teen movies. It does contain some mature language and sexual situations, so watch at your own discretion. But even my husband loved watching this one with me.

Hulu Original

The Handmaid’s Tale

You will only find this thrilling series on Hulu and it’s one of the most gripping, thought-provoking series I’ve ever watched. The Handmaid’s Tale just finished its third season on Hulu and you’ll be hooked by the first episode. It’s based on Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed dystopian novel and is a series you’ll never forget. (Contains some adult language, adult themes, and disturbing images.)

Love & Mercy

This movie offers a unique look into Beach Boys frontrunner Brian Wilson and the cost that came with his success. It’s more out-of-the box than you would expect and a good weekend movie to watch.

The Way Back

Catch this movie this month before it’s gone. First released in 2010 and starring Colin Farrell and Jim Sturgess, this movie is based on the eye-opening true story of a small group of prisoners who escape a Soviet Union labor camp. They have to cross thousands of miles of dangerous terrain to safety and their story is both cinematic and inspiring.

HGTV

Fixer Upper

Dreams of building or renovating a home? Hulu has tons of home and design shows, including all seasons of Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Fixer Upper. These are great to watch while on the treadmill or elliptical!

TVLAND

Younger

If you’re looking for a great chic-flick series to devour, Younger is it. It’s sexy, sassy, and fun with plenty of LOL moments. I haven’t missed a season and indeed have a pretty severe Josh crush (you will too!). The series takes place in New York City where Liza, a 40-year-old divorcee can’t find a job. She ends up lying about her age and scores a very promising job with a notable publishing company. Only now, she has to live with her lie and it ends up yielding both good and bad consequences. (Think HOT young boyfriend!) It’s a must watch for sure!

Family-friendly:

National Geographic

Free Solo

If you have a severe fear of heights, this thrilling documentary might not be for you. Free Solo takes you to the precipice of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park as free soloist climber Alex Honnold climbs his way, sans ropes, all the way to the top in one of the most dangerous free climbs ever. You will find yourself holding your breath all through this incredible documentary.

Saving Jaws

This quick documentary (59 min) takes a up-close look at Marine Biologist Ocean Ramsey “The Shark Whisperer” and nature’s most fierce, and beautiful, predators–sharks and the devastating effect that killing them for their fins is having on the species. A fascinating watch.

Hulu Original

Marvel Runaways

It’s the story of six very unique teenagers whose parents are truly evil. Like superhero evil. This Hulu Original series is such a fun one for kids and teens who love Marvel comics.

Hulu Original

Veronica Mars

This highly-anticipated 2019 reboot of Veronica Mars with Kristen Bell does not disappoint! Seasons 1-3 of the original 2004 episodes are available in Hulu with a brand new Hulu Original season 4 with current-day Veronica. It’s Kristen Bell as you knew her then and love her now.

Total Wipeout

My kids love this one. I’ll catch them watching it and then running outside to set up a Total Wipeout course. It’s hilarious! A great watch for family night.

90s Nostalgia:

One of my best parts about Hulu is that they have old shows as well as new ones. All of the oldie but goodies that we grew up on, like:

Family Matters

NBC

Saved by the Bell

Seinfeld

Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Find them all on Hulu now and introduce them to your kids!

Kid Favorites:

Speaking of kids, here are some kid-faves on Hulu right now!

nick

The Dude Perfect Show

My boys especially love this one. This TV series is rated PG and is all about having fun. The Dude Perfect dudes push the limits of what’s possible on the Internet and they’ve made a career out of pure fun. Kids love it!

STARZ

Fern Gully

Yep, the original Fern Gully that I watched over and over again in my grandma’s basement is on Hulu. Score!

Pan

This retelling of the classic Peter Pan story is on Hulu right now and has a rockstar cast with Hugh Jackman as a Blackbeard and more faces you’ll recognize.

SHOWTIME

A Dog’s Journey

Why do dog movies always make me cry? This one is no different. Sweet, heartfelt, and a favorite with kids who love dogs.

HBO

The Jetsons

Again, another relic from childhood that Hulu has brought back. Thank you Hulu! I’ll never forget the way that George Jetson gets ready for work in the morning.

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20 Easy & Healthy Weeknight Dinner Ideas

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:17:58 GMT

Let’s start with healthy dinner ideas. It’s that busy time of year with sports and music lessons after school. I hate to say it, but sometimes our dinner suffers, how about at your house? Here are 20 great solutions to our packed full weeknights. Hope they help you too!

Fast and Easy Healthy Dinner Ideas

1. Full of healthy ingredients, this Sweet Pineapple Chicken Quinoa Salad doesn’t disappoint!

2. I’m pretty lucky my kids love cooked broccoli. I might just have to try this 12-Minute Chicken and Broccoli soon!

3. Quick and easy recipe to keep your tummies full when you’re super busy! This Easy Tuscan Bean Soup looks divine!

4. This Light BBQ Chicken Pizza has a secret ingredient for the crust! Sounds fantastic and super healthy!

5. Ever wonder what to do with all those zucchinis popping up from your garden? Try this Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake for a low-carb, gluten-free meal!

6. Buffalo Chicken Wraps are quick to make and are a great meal for the entire family!

7. Easy Lime Chicken is perfect for a busy week night! Doesn’t take long to have a yummy dinner!

8. This only takes 15 minutes to make and you’ll love the results! This 15 Minute Beef and Broccoli remind me of our favorite takeout store but looks even healthier!

9. These Crispy Black Bean Tacos are a great way to get your nutrients and still enjoy the delicious taste of tacos!

10. This BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato reminds me of the delicious potato bar I had at my brother’s house this past weekend. Love how easy and delicious potatoes are! And budget friendly too!

11. 4 ingredients make this the perfect weeknight meal! Try this Meatball Sub Bubble Up Bake soon. I know I will!

12. Taking 20 minutes from start to finish, these Easy Chicken Fajitas are sure to be a hit! I know my family loves stuff like this. Gotta try this one!

13. Healthy and inexpensive to make, this Skinny Beef Casserole is the perfect recipe for a hungry family!

14. I hate to admit it, but we definitely eat our fair share or spaghetti at this house. I’m thinking my kids would be forever grateful if I switched things up and made this Million Dollar Spaghetti instead!

15. This Skillet Mexican Brown Rice Casserole has plenty of flavors in it to be delicious and also super easy to make. Guaranteed to be a favorite!

16. This Lasagna Soup is an easy and delicious way to still enjoy lasagna, perfect for a cold winter day!

17. Yum Yum these Chicken Pot Pies are a favorite at our house, but always so full of calories. I’m excited to find this low-calorie version!

18. We had something similar at our favorite restaurant last week, instead of eating our usual pasta we opted for the more healthy zucchini noodles and it was actually delicious! Get the details for Zucchini Spaghetti here.

19. One of my favorite meals, this Chicken Salad in a Crockpot won’t take much to make delicious! Perfect for a busy night!

20. Cream Cheese Chicken Quesadillas are a great meal to mix up when short on time and ingredients. Doesn’t take much!

Ah, I’m so excited to get some new ideas. My kids (and husband) will be happy too!

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So You Had a Blowout Fight? 6 Ways To Get Back to Good

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:56:08 GMT

There’s no worse feeling than the one you get after you’ve just had an epic, all-out, tongue lashing, blowout fight. No matter the reason, and whether it’s with your child, your spouse, your sibling, or your friend—serious disagreements leave a sickening feeling that can last for days.

As a teenager, I remember one particular battle that neither my parents or I wanted to lose. It was a fierce face-off over a curfew that I felt was unfair and they felt was more than generous. The blowout ended in me screaming and my mom crying. The mood in our home afterward was overcast and I don’t remember exactly when or how we got back to normal, but we did.

Since then, I’ve learned some interesting life lessons, as my parents once promised—you’ll understand when you have kids of your own. Now with a family of my own, I get it. Buttons get pushed, harsh words are spoken, and blowout fights happen. So how do you get back to good quickly? Here are some valuable lessons I’ve learned with my own children that can easily be applied to any argument.

So You Had a Blowout Fight? 6 Ways To Get Back to Good

1. Let it rest.

So things got heated. Maybe you just had a beef over who gets grandma’s heirloom sideboard, or maybe a wet towel got left on the floor again and it’s not really even about the towel but now you’re holding a smoking gun.

We all say things in the moment that we don’t really mean and we all do things in the moment that we wish we could take back. It’s important to understand that the person on the other side of that smoking gun has said or done the same. Lately, my eight-year-old has been going through a weird phase. He’s testing his boundaries and quite frankly pushing me over the edge. A few days ago I got fed up and exploded. He exploded. It was like putting two eggs together in the microwave.

The Result: We’re both fuming.

Damage Control: Let it rest.

There’s a rule in cooking that all chefs follow: you gotta give sizzling meat time to rest. You can’t just take a steak off the grill and cut right into it; your steak will be better if you let it rest. The same goes for a blowout fight. After the flames, you gotta give it time to rest. Not too much time (the reason some relationships are greatly damaged), but a sufficient amount of time where each party can cool off and and start thinking logically.

2. Determine the trigger.

While you’re letting it rest, it’s important to determine the trigger of your argument. Are you upset about the fact that a damp towel was left on the ground, or is the heart of the matter that you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and could use a little more help around the house?

No matter who the fight is with, step back and look for the trigger. What is the disagreement really about? Once you determine the trigger, you’re one ginormous step closer to a resolution. Figuring out what’s at the heart of the fight leads to empathy, understanding, and step number three, communication.

3. Be the first to speak.

My kids would rather volunteer for toilet cleaning duty than apologize to one another. One day I came downstairs to find my youngest two wailing on each other and I put them on two chairs facing each other and told them they couldn’t get down until they each apologized.

Each of them sat, arms crossed, silent for over an hour.

They missed storytime; they missed the ice cream truck.

Don’t be a silly child. If you want to put out the flames before they consume the whole house, you have to be the first one to speak. That may mean saying I’m sorry, or just Hey, can we talk?

Don’t miss the ice cream truck because you were too stubborn to talk.

4. Admit mistakes.

It’s hard to admit when you’re wrong, but in most epic battles, each side has done something wrong. Rarely is a wrongdoing one-sided. The very best way to move past a fight and get on with the good stuff of life is to drop your guard and admit your mistake.

After battling over my son’s piano lesson, I came down hard with a crushing mallet: I’m taking $20 out of your bank to cover the lesson that you missed because you were throwing a fit! And he parried back with a swift sword to the gut: I never even wanted to take piano! I hate you for making me!

After cooling off and realizing that he had just got home from a busy testing day at school, was hungry and lashing out at me, I went into his room, asked if we could talk, and told him frankly that I hadn’t handled the situation very well.

Once we got talking, we both admitted what we’d done and said some things we didn’t mean and the air immediately felt better.

5. What do we each want?

A big part of resolving any conflict is figuring out what each party wants. If I’m talking about my son and piano lessons, he wants to quit piano and I want him to continue.

If you’re talking about a spousal disagreement, try narrowing down what each partner wants. When my dad’s siblings got together to disperse my grandparent’s estate, in order to avoid a huge blow-up, they first met to discuss what each person wanted from the estate. Each person was heard and if there was a conflict, a compromise was made.

6. How can we compromise?

Which leads to the last step in resolving any blowout fight—compromise. Once you’ve either vocally or logically determined what each party wants, you can start to work on a compromise.

For my son and the piano lesson blowout, I’m happy to report we came to an agreement. We decided that once he could open an agreed-upon music book and play any given page confidently, then he could quit taking piano lessons. This gave him an incentive to work hard and I came away feeling like a winner too.

We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t have disagreements from time to time. They happen with coworkers, neighbors, family, and even friends. Be the first to apply these six strategies and get back to good.

Because life is too short to waste precious years, weeks, days, or even minutes of your life harboring ill feelings. Don’t miss out on the ice cream trucks of life. Cool your jets, talk it out, and find a compromise. Because life has so many delicious Firecracker Pops and Fat Boys in store.

30 Easy and (Mostly) Healthy Fall Slow Cooker Recipes

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:10:59 GMT

Gotta love the slow cooker. I know at our house it’s such a lifesaver! From kids’ after-school activities to getting work done around the house, many days there’s little time left for food prep. That’s why I’m using my slow cooker a ton these days. Here’s a great list of easy and (mostly) healthy fall slow cooker recipes you can make too!

Easy and Timesaving Fall Slow Cooker Recipes

1. Crock-pot Lasagna is delicious and makes a ton! This is a good go-to recipe!

2. Chicken Tortilla Soup. Yum! Perfect for a rainy day!

3. Chicken Burrito Bowl. Looks delicious! The recipe includes brown rice!

4. Pot Roast Recipe. So easy and inexpensive!

5. Slow Cooker Chicken Black Bean Tacos. Right around 300 calories per serving. Looks Amazing!

6. Lemon Crock Pot Chicken. Chicken, veggies and some lemon, yum!

7. Clean Eating Crock Pot Orange Chicken. This would mean no Chinese Take-out for us anymore! Imagine the money we would save!

8. Crock Pot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken. Only 3 ingredients!

9. Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken. Looks so easy and delicious!

10. Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe. Perfect on a chilly fall day!

11. Easy Crockpot Taco Soup. Love that I can pull the ingredients from the pantry for this one without much prep or grocery shopping!

12. Cool Ranch Crockpot Chicken Tacos. 4 ingredients so easy. And I bet even my picky kids would eat this one! Hurray!

13. Pulled Pork. Easy and great for crowds! Love it!

14. For those counting calories, here’s a whole bunch of Weight Watchers Crock Pot Recipes. Like over 100. And it lists the points. Very cool!

15. Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Ham. Loving these 4 ingredient ones!

16. Tangy Hawaiian Meatballs. Make your own meatballs or use the frozen kind. Either way, they are divine!

17. Easy Beef Stew Pot Pies. Love what the crust is made out of! So easy!

18. Cook Ribs the easy way – in the slow cooker! BBQ Pork Ribs. YUM.

19. Crockpot Salsa Chicken. I love making this one, it’s a favorite at our house!

20. This recipe is a must for those cold winter months coming soon! Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.

21. Baked Ziti. Made this the other day. But not in the crockpot… thinking that’s what I’m going to try next time.

22. Slow Cooker Cheesy Enchilada Quinoa. So easy and packed with protein!

23. Honey Teriyaki Chicken. Easy – only takes 10 mins to prep! And looks divine!!

24. Slow Cooker Chili. Perfect for game day and takes 10 mins to prep!

25. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes. The easiest way to cook your potatoes!

26. Easy Italian Chicken. SO Easy. 2 ingredients. I’ve seriously got to try this one!

27. Garlic Alfredo Chicken. I’m getting hungry. Add this to my list of must makes!

28. Chinese Orange Chicken. LOVE this kind of food, and this is so much cheaper and better for you than takeout!

29. Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. Healthier than regular buffalo wings!

30. Best one to end on – my husband’s favorite meal ever – French Dip Sandwiches!

I’m adding many of these fall slow cooker recipes to my weekly menu, what about you? If you’d like to see even more slow cooker recipes, visit our Slow Cooker Recipes Pinterest Board.

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25 Secrets To Road Trip Success!

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:24:38 GMT

In preparing for a 10 hour drive to the Oregon coast, with three kids, I recalled how my friend Christine recently made a 13 hour drive from Boise, ID to Los Angeles, CA in 13 hours and 27 minutes! I had to know her secrets. She imparted all her road trip wisdom to me, and in turn, I’m sharing it here. I also quizzed our awesome Facebook fans about their #1 secrets to making everyone happy on long road trips.

What I came away with, was the top 25, absolute best secrets to road trip success. Here they are, just in time for your summer travels!

25 Secrets to Road Trip Success!

#1: Surprise Gifts to open on the way

“We just did a 20 hour drive with our four kids (ages 5, 3, 2, and 2mo). Best tip I have is to hit up the dollar store before you leave and wrap each gift individually. Every hour, the kids got a new “gift.” If they misbehaved, it got pushed back 15 minutes.” —Facebook follower TJ

Gift ideas include: activity books, the Boogie Board (LCD writing tablet), pipe cleaners, rubics cube, lip gloss, band aids, silly putty, little flash lights, stickers, books, glow sticks for night driving, toys they haven’t see for a while, easter eggs full of tiny toys or treats, new toothbrush, crayons and coloring books, puppets, shaped hole punches and paper, disposable cameras, etc.

Puppets are a huge hit to break up the time. Also, these

Another highly successful activity was this Melissa & Doug

#2: Creative Containers for snacks, etc.

“The best tip I found was to have empty wipe containers for each kid. Before you leave, fill each one with snacks that you can refill along the way.”–Facebook follower Lauren H.

For babies, you can also cut up squares of fabric and stuff them in an empty wipe container. Babies love pulling each square out and then doing it all over again!

Other creative container ideas: tackle box full of snacks, soap boxes with suction cups kids can stick to the window, tool boxes, or treat boxes.

DIY Kids Travel Pack

#3: The travel tray

“We use this tray on every trip. We LOVE them!”–Christine G.

The #4: Red Box movies

If you have portable DVD players or a car DVD player, Red box movies are great because they’re new, and you can return/get them wherever you happen to be!#5: Bring something active for breaks.

#5: Bring something active for breaks.

“I like to pack a couple of jump ropes, frisbies, balls, etc. to get the sillies out at rest stops.”–Facebook follower Shannon P.

Other active objects to bring: sidewalk chalk, scooters, running shoes for a quick jog or hike.

#6: Road trip scavenger hunts

“We ‘scavenger hunt’ [on trips], particularly for all 51 license plates (don’t forget Washington DC).”–Facebook follower Sarah J.

Scavenger hunt ideas: Road trip bingo, printable scavenger hunts, the ABC game (looking for words on road signs that begin with each letter of the alphabet).

#7: Have a reacher in the car

Having a

#8: Car appropriate snacks

“[The best snack are] cuties oranges. They are food, drink, activity, and air freshener all in one delicious little package! Even a two year old can peel one.“–FB follower Melissa J.

Other great snack ideas: popcorn, apple slices, pre-made sandwiches or wraps, string cheese, homemade trail mix, these healthy snack ideas, special treats like Pirate’s Booty or lollypops. Check out hundreds of more great travel snack ideas here on Pinterest

#9: Audio books

Utilize your local library and grab a few books on tape. Family favorites include The Magic Treehouse Series, Charlotte’s Web, Harry Potter, Summer of the Monkeys, and The Chronicles of Narnia. For adults, try The Book Thief, The Help, or Ender’s Game. Here’s a nice list of voter favorite audio books you may enjoy. You can even get a FREE audio book download here.

#10: Have a “Quest for the best…”

One of our all time favorite things to do on any road trip is to begin a Quest For The Best. At the start of the trip, we decide which food item we are going to search for throughout our journey. Once we tried to find the best oatmeal raisin cookie. So at each rest stop or grocery store we stopped at, we bought an oatmeal raisin cookie. On a notepad, we keep track of where we bought the cookie, the brand, its pros and cons, and a rating from 1-10.

Have your own quest for the best: glazed donut, sub sandwich, pickle, jerky, ice cream cone, corn dog, etc. Have fun with it!

#11: Print out a map of your trip

“We print [the kids] out a map and highlight certain cities. When you get to those cities, let them know where are are. That way, you can document the trip together and they can see how much further.”–FB follower Paula D.

#12: Cookie sheets

“We use cookie sheets to hold coloring books, magnets, play dough, etc. They’re also great for holding snacks like carrot sticks, apple slices, and cheese.”–FB follower Janell H.

“I bring dollar store cookie sheets and make car tracks so they can drive their cars on them. They are also good for eating on because it’s a little tray.”–FB follower Stephanie B.

#13: Clothes pins for good behavior

“For behavior, [I like] having a clothes pin for each child, clipped to the visor with their name on it. If they are good, the clip stays and they get a treat at the next stop. If not, their clip comes down and no treat.”–FB follower Anika B.

“We drove 6600 miles last summer with four kids, ages 2-8. With rewarding good behavior, they earned stars [stickers], then for every so many stars, they’d earn a new little toy.”–FB follower Megan F.

#14: Solve the “Are we there yet?” problem

“I have used travel tickets, which is great for kids 4+. Divide the trip into portions. Each kid starts the trip with as many tickets as hours (16 hours equals 16 tickets). Each hour, ask them to give you a ticket. When they ask how much longer, you can say…how many tickets do you have left? Works like a charm!”–FB follower Leron B.

#15: Creative conversations

“Enjoy [the drive]! You get to talk about lots of things you don’t normally get to talk about because you’re all in a small space. It’s a way for us to connect again.”–FB follower Kim H.

“Talk about the outrageous house you would build if you won the lottery (i.e. a bowling alley, kids bar with soda and juice fountains, etc.). Then have them draw out their ideas. My boys can do this for HOURS!”–FB follower Carrison B.

Our family dinner questions would be great to take along on a road trip! Plus, you can download them for FREE!

#16: Travel games

“We drive from NY to Florida every year (24 hours) with four kids. Our secret is car games! Geography, I’m going on a picnic, improv games, The Next Line, 20 Questions, etc.”–FB follower Blake V.

More road trip travel games HERE and HERE.

#17: Backpacks for each child

Have a backpack for each person in the car to keep their personal belongings in so they are not scattered all over the car. They can keep their snacks, books, new toys, etc. in one convenient place.

#18: Engage their brains with creative activities.

Although the dvd player can be a lifesaver, you’d be amazed at how long kids can stay engaged doing creative and constructive activities that actually engage their brains.

“We love to make pipe cleaner creations. We also keep a set of dry erase markers in the car for drawing on whiteboards, or even on the windows!”–FB follower Amy L.

Rest the dvd and try: pipe cleaners and beads or Cheerios, Color Wonder books, Aqua Doodle, dry erase boards, hole punches, lacing cards, blank note cards kids can write to family or friends, magnetic puzzles on cookie sheets, stickers

#19: Safety first

Always have emergency info about your destination: local doctors and hospitals, dentists in your network, or a person you can contact in case of emergency. In your car have insurance information or road-side service information handy.

Other safety supplies to have on hand: sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, a basic first aid kit, medication your family may need, an emergency road trip kit (like the one below).

#20: Keep organized and clean

Have plenty of plastic grocery bags handy for garbage or possible throw-up. Use dollar store plastic containers for snacks or supplies. The ones with lids are especially helpful. Just have a few handy, and you’re guaranteed to use them!

#21: Road trip binders

If you have plenty of time in advance to plan for your trip, road trip binders, like these ones from Pinterest, are adorable and keeps kids busy for hours!

#22: Take turns playing DJ

“We take turns playing DJ. Everyone gets a turn picking a song on my phone.” –FB follower Kristen S.

#23: Buy yourself some time.

“Don’t give kids anything until they absolutely need it. You can get quite far without the kids needing anything. Stretch every leg of the trip.”–FB follower Janell H.

“We make snacks last longer by giving them things that take longer to eat. We like separate baggies of cheese, crackers, and summer sausage so they have to put it together as we go.”–FB follower Emily K.

Snacks that take time: Cheerio or Fruit Loop necklaces, Twizzler Pull and Peels (who doesn’t love to play with their food!), cuties oranges, etc.

#24: Wear comfortable clothing (and a change of clothes).

“Wear flip flops so that getting out of the car doesn’t take forever (and because my kids always lose their shoes and socks). Also, have a change of clothes for everyone accessible because someone is going to get messy and uncomfortable!”–FB follower Leigh V.

#25: It’s all about the journey…not just the destination.

Remember, some of the best memories made on family trips are of the journey, not just the destination. Plan interesting and purposeful stops. Or be spontaneous and go see the world’s biggest ball of yarn, even if it’s 15 miles off track.

Try to relax and take it easy. Enjoy the ride.

Happy and safe travels!

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