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i am thankful for my house and family and friends. My warm clothes and nice blankets. I am thankful for the food that keeps me healthy and the soccer team that keeps me fit. I am thankful for my neighbours comingn for dinner and for my stuffed animals that don't say anything but say everything at the same time.
i am thankful for having a roof over my head,i am thankful to have such loving family and friends,i am thankful to have warm food and something to drink,i am thankful for having cloths to wear,i am thankful for being able to get the right medical attention i need when i need it,i am thankful to have a bed to sleep in every night,i am thankful for being able to bathe in clean water,i am thankful for being able to go to school and getting a good education,i am thankful for being able to have a car to drive in,i am thankful for being able to have toys to play with,i am thankful for being able to have a computer and phones, and i am thankful for being able to live a good and healthy life.This is is all that i am thankful for.You all need to think about the children and adults who don`t have the same advantages as us.We may not be able to have what we want or what some on else has but at least we have what we have.There are people who don`t even have clean drinking water.
Selecting a family road trip can be a frightening challenge, as well as an exercise in patience. However if you prepare ahead of time, the vacation can be one of the most noteworthy experiences of your family's life.
Here are a few quick and easy tips for making your family road trip an entertaining and relaxing one.
First, write a tick list of items you'll need. This will include first aid kit, food, nibbles, drinks, and lots of toys, coloring books, paper and crayons, a cartable DVD player so your youngsters can view their favourite films ; and a cooler . A brilliant idea is to ask the kids what enteraining things they would like to take, within limits of course.
Make sure that the snacks are not too fattening. Snacks with too much sugar can have the kids bouncing off the car seats. Don't forget, this is a relaxing family vacation and you wish to avoid the kids becoming bored or repeatedly asking you when you are going to get there.
Check online to get some games for the road that you and the kids can do along the path. There are a selection of puzzles and word searches as well .
Additionally, if you have very young children you'll need to take the nappy sack and wipes for the occasional messes, blankets and pillows if applicable and a fave item or stuffed animal for the little ones is an excellent idea too.
2nd, decide on the destination and then contact AAA for a trip ticket. Ask for the scenic route, one that is much more relaxing and pleasing to the eye, especially the driver!
3rd, while checking out the planned route you may want to search online to locate petrol stations on the way that offer the least expensive gas. Also if there are some places of interest along the route mark them on the map and plan to stop at these sites.
Fourth, while on the way make sure that you make pit stops frequently. This will allow the children to move around and blow off some steam, while allowing the adults to stretch their stiff muscles and get refreshed. Take along a soccer or football ball so the entire family can have some fun while exercising at the same time.
Eventually, it is crucial that safety precautions are taken. This includes having the vehicle inspected at your neighbourhood mechanic or petrol station. Make sure that the oil and filter are changed ; the tires are well inflated ( do not forget the spare tire, too ) ; the windscreen wipers are changed ( if needed ) ; and the car is in first class condition before heading out.
Additionally, you may need to lug these items along in your trunk : a lawn chair, additional quilt, emergency road kit, umbrellas, water, flashlight and batteries, a battery powered radio, and windshield wiper cleaner. In the glove box include a first aid kit and cellphone charger. Put all medications in a Ziploc bag in the glove box too.
One more great idea is to take a catalogue of phonephone numbers including the lodgings where you are sleeping in addition to those of family and friends you might need to get in touch with.
If you like scrapbooking, this road trip might be an ideal chance to add new treasures to your scrap book. When you stop at some scenic sites, ask the kids to hunt down an item they would like to include in the scrapbook. Or if the kids say something along the way that they find fascinating, snap a n image of it to include in the scrapbook also.
Engage the youngsters in the decision-making, age suitable, and allow them to choose what they would like to bring along from home. Have them pack their clothes ( check the suitcases afterwards ) so they feel part of the overall experience. Planning ahead of time for a family road trip will save time, stress, and cash. And the kids will like this adventure, too!
About the Author
Billy Bobb is a zealous traveler and citizen of the world. He's a geography nerd and can study maps for hours on end. His blog Free Printable Maps features maps and travel destination profiles such as world map of fault lines.
