How to Make Moving Road Trips Fun

Tips for Long Distance Moves

Heading out for a long-distance move isn’t exactly the most exciting thing in the world. And the road trip can be particularly painful for those with small children and pets. The road ahead may seem long, but with a little bit of preparation, you and your family can ease the pain of sleep deprivation and road trip boredom. Here are some of our best tips for surviving your next long-distance move.

Don’t Forget the Snacks

I’m sure you’ve heard the iconic Snickers bar slogan “You’re not you when you’re hungry.” As silly as it is, we find that the saying does hold some truth. Especially during long durations of being seated in a confined space, tensions seem to run tight. If you can alleviate some of the stress simply by having snacks packed, it seems better to be safe than sorry. If possible, have a snack bag or cooler easily accessible to all parties in the car in order to prevent having to dig through bags in the trunk or having to make a pit stop just to find food and drinks.

Take a Break 

The awesome part about taking a road trip is that you can stop as many times as you want depending on the needs of your family. Try to plan out breaks along the way so to avoid the stress of having to find a rest stop last minute. Additionally, make the most of your breaks. If you have small children or pets, make sure one of your stops has playground to allow the little ones to burn off some energy before another long stretch in the car. If anything in the trunk needs to be rearranged or any garbage needs to be thrown away, rest stops are the perfect time and place to get all your ducks in a row before getting back on the road.

Make it a Vacation

Long-distance moves are hard on all members of the family, but a little change of mindset can really ease the strain, so treat it like a vacation! One way to get the vacation feel on a road trip is to take pictures of the scenery when driving through or stopping at new places. Documenting your moving trip as if it were part of a vacation will help lighten the overall mood of the drive. Another way to achieve the vacation vibe is to plan to stop for a nice dinner on the way. Not only does this give you and your family a chance to get out of the car into some new scenery but it is also something to look forward to during the long drive.

Entertainment 

Staving off boredom for as long as possible is critical for road trippers of any age. Download an audiobook that will keep the whole family on the edge of their seat to listen to during the ride or put on your favorite podcast to pass the time. If you have small children, download or buy some movies to play on a tablet or car DVD player. If all else fails, go back to the tried and true road games like “I Spy” or the license plate game.

Moving with Shleppers

At the end of the day, the very best way to relieve moving stress is to hire a professional moving company. Shleppers will take care of moving your belongings cross-country so you can focus on the things that matter most, you and your loved ones.

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