{where we end up after the 10 hour drive}
So what do you do when you have a 10 hour-ish (give or take an extra potty break or a speeding ticket on the way) drive to beautiful southern Oregon? You dread it. And then you get busy trying to create something to entertain the kids after they’ve watched 3 straight Pixar movies in a row.
Here’s solution number 1:
custom car books
I have 2 out of 3 almost done with less than a week to go
(which is WAY good for this procrastinator)
I gathered pictures on my computer and
using PSE7, I created this fun, interactive book.
For my 3 year old I did some tracing, matching and coloring.
For my 7 year old I did cursive tracing, favorites and car games.
Only my 9 year old to go- he’s the tricky one. ;)
Laminated them up.
Next I will bind them at Kinko’s.
I’m bringing along dry erase markers from them to trace
and color on their books (and erase and repeat, I hope).
{Click on pictures to enlarge}
the 3 year old’s
the 7 year old’s
I also plan to make cool car bags to organize all their junk stuff for the trip.
Think crayon roll/journal keeper/tote bag.
Of course I will post about it when they are done.
To join in on the Brassy Apple’s fun series go here.
And check out other creative car ideas here.
Thanks for hosting this Meg!
Wow! I am impressed! Great job! I'm sure the kidlets will love these!
XOXO
Holy COW you're an awesome mom! (And I may just have to join Drew on the "Poppyseed-Bread-Lovers" bandwagon. ;^)
Have fun in gorgeous Oregon! I'm sure it'll be worth the painfully long drive.
You have no idea how incredibly shocked I am that the "30days" lady came and left a comment on my blog…awesome! Thanks! I just enjoy your blog so much, you always have great ideas posted!
Great idea! We have a few road trips coming up and these would sure come in handy!!!
nice work Miq- I'll have to check them out when I get a minute. So, I know you're a busy girl, I'm hoping that's the reason you never got back to me, unless we're fighting or something- bring it on! :)
I'm heading to Southern Oregon next week too! Can we communicate about this? I would LOVE to finally see you.
I'm driving there from California on Wednesday? What day are you driving? when can we get together with the kids? email me.
Love your books! I can't wait to see your organizer bags.
rock on girl! thanks for jumping in! Love the idea!!!!