i can not tell you how much food goes in the trash after i leave in in bags after our trips. they won't spoil if they aren't eaten while you are traveling, thats a good thing. it also travels well if your kids eat them straight of the core. This is Wholesome.ĩ) Apples - this is the least juicy fruit and the fruit my kids love most. Honey Maid: everyday wholesome snacks for every wholesome family. No matter how things change, what makes us wholesome never will. it's a snack that reminds us of our youth.and even today, kids still enjoy them. plus Honey Maid is a brand most of us have grown up on. as i said before, chips and popcorn make a huge mess, crackers are a much better choice. Honey Maid GoBites come in chocolate or vanilla flavors. it’s a snack they’ll love and you’ll feel good about. these particular Honey Maid GoBites are filled crackers with crispy pockets of filling. they have pro-tein and whole grains. if you think your kids can handle dip in the car, purchase some of those individual dips or peanut butter for dipping.Ĩ) Crackers - you are going to need a couple of boxes of crackers for the kids to snack on like Honey Maid Go Bites, which are great to have on hand because kids AND moms like them. they travel well, and add that crunch kids look for. not only does it tide over a hungry kid, it also is a great distraction for a whiner or can help with car sickness or altitude changes when driving in the mountains.ħ) Veggies - Cut up vegetables that your kids like. if you want to avoid peel all over the car, peel them before you get on the road and store them in a plastic storage food bin to keep them from getting squished.Ħ) Gum - if your kids are old enough to handle gum, and don't swallow or drop it on the ground or stick it on the seats of you car, i suggest keeping the car stocked with it. they provide great nourishment, give a quick boost of energy, and don't make a huge mess. i use the bribe of stopping for a cold sweet drink at the gas station or rest stop to keep my kids on their best behavior.and it works!!!Ĥ) Hand Wipes - need i say more? you are going to need them, so bring them!ĥ) Clementines or Tamgerines - these are the easiest kind of oranges to travel with. freeze a few to use as ice packs and then drinks after they defrost. water bottles have twist lids that can be opened and closed as needed. anything else is usually too sugary and if it spills, leaves the car sticky and a big mess. healthy versions of them can even be bought and the kids won't know the difference.ģ) Water Bottles - i often ONLY bring water to drink in the car with us when we are on road trips. plus its pre-packaged and doesn't make a mess.Ģ) Fruit Snacks - you are going to need something sweet to give the kiddies while your on the road, especially if they are used to having that dessert bribe to finish their food. i make sure to pack a variety of sweet and savory, as well as a treat.you just can't get around giving the kids a sweet treat when they have been on the road for such a long time.īelow, i am sharing " The Best Foods for Road Trips and Traveling On-the-go." plus, a couple of items that help the experience be more enjoyable and mess free, check them out.ġ) String Cheese - i love string cheese because it travels well, all my kids like it, and it has protein and calcium which my kids need. i don't often pack sandwiches because they can get squished in our full-of-luggage vehicle, so i turn to pre-wrapped, easy to eat, no crumb snacks to get us from point A to point B. chips and popcorn make gigantic messes, and anything gooey or sticky is a definite no no. so i have learned what to pack that will satisfy hungry kids, hungry parents, travels well and won't make a gigantic mess in the car. when my family is traveling, i crave healthy, home-cooked food which is not an option. Well, here are some tips for the eating part of a long road trip, as eating too much fast food to can get tiring.and just thinking about it makes might stomach turn. if you have multiple children, you will find that there will always be one kid who's hungry, and stopping for food might not be an option. you never know when a child will have a meltdown or someone needs to use the bathroom. often parents dread traveling for long stretches of time on the road with kids because the unknown can be scary. we LOVE to travel.especially on road trips, and i often get asked how i handle traveling with kids on the road, including things like how do i keep them entertained, how often do we stop, and what do we do when it comes to meals. As you know, me, my husband and my kids are constantly on-the-go.
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