Trip Organisation with Children

Whether we are travelling 2 kms or 200 kms down the road, my children are constantly hungry or full when we leave the house and starving when we reach the end of the road.

It has taken me several years but I have finally learnt to pack plentiful snacks and drinks when travelling with the kids. I try to prepare the snacks just after breakfast when I can add more mess to the kitchen bench. I usually pack fruit, cheese, nuts and plain biscuits for Alex and cheese and biscuits for Ellie. This way they can munch in the car, shopping trolley or at the park.

I have saved a lot of money, tears and tantrums by being organised when we're out and about. It takes me a few extra minutes each morning but it makes for a more pleasurable day with the kids.

I pack all our food and drinks into a small cooler pack and then put it all into a large bag I made for Ellie for Christmas. I also put our sunscreen, hats, wipes and spare nappies into this bag so I can just 'grab and go'.

Full tummies equal happy kids.....