A Bigger View Article: En Route

Are we there yet? Road trips can be more like a nightmare than an adventure if you're not prepared. That's why A Big Life is making sure to pack up some fun ideas for your next Big car trip. Sissy and her guest Betsy Auray take a look at ideas, games and snacks to keep that "are we there yet" syndrome out of your Big Life.

Everyone dreads that all-too-common last minute, late night packing. All too often, important items are left behind. That's why when you're rushing around it's always best to have a travel check list. Download a ready-made checklist from the HP Activity Center to make sure you are stocked and ready to go.

Having fun is always important but safety is crucial to making sure your Big trip is a success. Everything from seat belts to seating arrangements are important to help ensure your kids are safe while they're having fun. For children who have a tendency to get nauseous or who have a short attention span near a window.  Your most easy-going child is probably best placed in the middle but you can always trade off during your trip.

Say cheese! Check out the HP Activity Center for ideas on how to teach your kids the basics of taking pictures. Before getting started, be sure to choose a kid-friendly camera - it can be digital or disposable. You'll want to go through the basics with your kids, including how to compose a picture looking at the display screen rather than looking through the viewfinder. With HP's Activity Center you'll have your kids snapping away and capturing those "precious moments" in no time.

Along with helpful photography tips, HP provides tons of fun and creative printable ideas. Activities like the Photo Scavenger Hunt will keep your kids entertained for hours. Just print out the list from HP's activity center, grab your camera, and you're off and running! With so many great activities there's no room for being bored.

But why let your kids have all the fun? HP's activity center has great ideas for adults too - like puzzles. Download your Sudoku puzzle to keep you busy in your passengers seat. How about making all those memories into a scrapbook with your kids? With all the photo's you've taken, HP provides a printable scrapbook, or you can even share your photos online at Snapfish!

Sissy would like to thank her guests Betsy Auray and her adorable children for a fun day at the zoo. For more fun ideas for your next car trip check out the HP Activity Center.

Check out more tips in our Sissy's Tips Page.

Have some creative ideas of your own that you'd like to share? What about a road trip adventure you had? Email us or come share your ideas, recipes and shopping tips with Sissy and the rest of the Big Life community on our new message boards.  

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