The Family Car: How to Organize Your Home on Wheels
The Family Car. We run errands in it. We take kids to school, to soccer, to piano, to swim lessons, to the beach, to play dates, to birthday parties and holiday gatherings in it.
I know the world's supposedly a smaller place these days. But I'm still driving 20 minutes to get anywhere. (Then again, I do live in Los Angeles.)
What does all this time on the road mean? In short, it means that our wheels have to function like a traveling home. Because it often is.
The stories and tips below can help make the road a smoother place to travel, whether you're going on a road trip or just tooling around town.
Roadtrip Survival Tips for Pets
Got pets? If they're coming along for the ride, here's what you should plan to have on hand to ensure they're comfortable.
Dashboard Dining: Yes or No?
To eat or not to eat in the car? Every family's different. Here are a few things to consider when you decide the answer to this question yourself.
Chores for Kids
There's no such thing as a free ride, right? Get the kids onboard with this sentiment by having them pitch in on the chores necessary to maintain the family car.
Mastering Motion Sickness
Bleah! We've all been there, done that. You can, however, keep your kids' tummy contents where they belong with these 8 tips for preventing car sickness.
10 Steps to a Cleaner Ride
Staying sane on the road means different things to different parents - though must of us would agree keeping our cars clean factors into the mix. These 10 steps will help ensure a smooth ride ahead.
Summer brings with it important seasonal chores - such as cleaning the garage. What can you reasonably expect your child to do alone or help you with? The
garage chore guide by age
can help.
