I always smile a little when I read articles about road trips that tell you to just throw some clothes in a car and hit the highway. It sounds so romantic and freeing but in reality, flying (well, driving) by the seat of your pants might not result in the great road trip you hoped for. Like some of the best things in life, a great road trip deserves planning. And there are also some really helpful tips and tricks and road trip hacks you should know.
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Drop a Pin on Your Map App when You Leave the Car so You Can Find It Easily
Use Shoe Organizers to Hold All Sorts of Stuff
Use Shower Caddies as Food Trays
Stacking Plastic Drawers save Luggage Space
A Cereal Container Makes a Great Trash Can
Use a Multi-way Charger
Keep the Car Smelling Fresh with Dryer Sheets Stuffed into the Air Vents
Pack for 2 Weeks with Just 13 Items of Clothing
Traveling with a limited wardrobe can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can pack for two weeks with just 13 items of clothing.
Start by selecting the 13 items that you will bring. Choose items that are versatile and can be mixed and matched to create different looks. Think of items like a denim jacket, a few t-shirts, a pair of jeans, and a dress. Choose items that are comfortable and appropriate for the climate you will be traveling in.
When packing, roll your clothes instead of folding them. Rolling your clothes will help you fit more items into your suitcase while also reducing wrinkles. You can also use packing cubes to organize your clothes and keep them from becoming a jumbled mess.
Pack a few accessories to help you switch up your look. Scarves, hats, and jewelry can all be used to create different outfits with the same items. You can also bring a few items to wear in the evening, such as a dressy blouse or a pair of dressy pants.
Make Your Own Road Trip Pillow
Tutorial at mrsfrugalfranny.com
Use Sticky Pads/gripper Strips for Small Important Items
Use a Binder Clip for Your Phone to Use It as a GPS
Here’s how romanceonadime.com
And Make Screenshots of Directions when You do Have Wifi
Use an Air Bed to Convert the Back Seat for Sleeping
Hide a Spare Car Key (but Not in the Wheel Well)
Save Money on Rentals
Keep Loose Change Handy for Tolls and Rest Stops
And Have Somewhere Safe and Inconspicuous to Hide Valuable and Emergency Cash
Don’t Forget the Emergency Car Kit (including a Jack)
Avoid Jams
Make Your Own Visor Organizer
Tutorial vanillajoy.com
Use Every Bit of Storage You Can
From amazon.com
Make Your Own Organizer
Tutorial at craftapple.wordpress.com
Know Where Your Fuel Tank is
How to Cool down a Hot Car
Understand Road Signs
A Cool Way to Deal with Motion Sickness
How to Get as Much Fuel in the Tank as Possible
Avoid Burning Steering Wheels
Print out the Instructions for Changing a Tire and Keep It in the Emergency Kit
Have a Road Atlas Because You’re Bound to Need It One Time
Use an App to Find the Best Fuel Prices
Use an App to Find Local Eateries
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