Back to Basics: The Family Car Trip
June 18, 2008 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Back to Basics, Car Trips, Travel Tips
Today’s Back to Basics tips come from Laura McHolm, the co-founder of NorthStar Moving & Storage Co., and who is also an on-site storage and organizational expert.
As you might expect, she’s got lots of great suggestions, and I loved her ideas to help make the classic family car trip an easy adventure. I’ve chosen my two favorite tips to share with readers here today:
Pack one backpack that stays in the car. Include your maps, files with your reservation information, first aid kit, camera, tickets, etc. (Personal note: this is a good idea for adult travel, too!)
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