Questions about traveling with grandkids
Grandparents looking for advice in todays world about grandkids. And I understand everybody is different. Our kids have lots memories of camping with us when they were young, and they talk to the...
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Where do you plan on going? When you have a destination get some good detailed maps and mark your beginning and ending and have them choose some places to stop inbetween. They surely know how to use a computer to search. Let each one choose one or two places depending on your time.
Giving them some spending money is fine but I wouldn't give them a gift card because they probably wouldn't be near particular stores to spend it. They're more likely to poke around in the camp stores.
Have plenty for them to do enroute. Nothing is worse than having grouchy kids asking "are we almost there"? Also, don't plan trip that are too far and involve a lot of driving. It's boring for kids. Even midway if you have a cheap little gift wrapped to give each it will break up the boredom - perhaps a little pinball game or for the younger - new crayons and a book.
Set rules beforehand regarding helping you out at times with preparing meals, folding their bedding, etc.
Their parents need to give you a hand also before the trip even begins.
Take lots of pictures.
Good luck! It CAN be an awesome experience for all involved.
Giving them some spending money is fine but I wouldn't give them a gift card because they probably wouldn't be near particular stores to spend it. They're more likely to poke around in the camp stores.
Have plenty for them to do enroute. Nothing is worse than having grouchy kids asking "are we almost there"? Also, don't plan trip that are too far and involve a lot of driving. It's boring for kids. Even midway if you have a cheap little gift wrapped to give each it will break up the boredom - perhaps a little pinball game or for the younger - new crayons and a book.
Set rules beforehand regarding helping you out at times with preparing meals, folding their bedding, etc.
Their parents need to give you a hand also before the trip even begins.
Take lots of pictures.
Good luck! It CAN be an awesome experience for all involved.
