i am so torn...drive from MA

[weeyore33]

hi- we are in the process of planning our vacation, DS(8) is absolutely terrified to fly! i know we need to let him get over the fear, but at what price? we are trying to get ourselves ready for this road trip, i am researching all of the fun activities for the car, and times to go, and i am getting scared from some of the posts i have read.. so many people hate the drive.. if we drive we can spend an extra 6 days on our vacation, to stop on the way or spend more time in Disney. my son is so scared that I just don't feel like i would get him into the airport, i have another son, 5 yrs old, so i know this will be a LONG drive, me and 3 boys(2 DS, 1 DH) what would you do?:confused: :confused: :confused:

[patches-4]

don't know if this would be a possibility by on one of the other board someone mentioned using Amtrak. Maybe your DS would enjoy a train ride. I personally am to the point that I will do anything to keep from having to drive more than 4-5 hrs anywhere, and I don't have young children. Maybe I just getting old!!!:smooth:

[JudithM]

We enjoy the drive to WDW! We don't relish the idea of sitting cramped in an airplane seat for a few hours, so we drive. I put together a list of the 50 states & Canadian provinces. Then on our round trip drive to WDW we check off what state license plates we see. We bring reading material, CDs, etc. We make several stops for gas, rest rooms, stretching, eating/snacking, etc. Driving is doable!

[eeyoresmom]

We just drove from central MA in Jan. with 5 kids. Will probably never fly again!We rented a van(IMO you need one anyway with kids even if staying on site. Saves a ton of money to be able to buy stuff offsite)The van had all reclining seats(most newer models do) We left at 5:30 PM, Rt 84 to I-95 straight through to FL! The kids slept through the night.We made maybe 2 stops overnight for gas and bathroom then breakfast in S. C. Arrived in Orlando at 1PM and were delayed by traffic or construction 5 min. from Disney! Checked in at 3:30. WE let the kids decide when they needed to stop to stretch or go to the bathroom,but they were excited to get there. The best thing we did was bring a 9 in. tv/vcr unit and borrowed several movies from libraries the day before we left. I also had a large tote bag flled with puzzle books etc.It really was much smoother than i expected!With 2 drivers you should have no prblems driving overnight(We truthfully found NO traffic, even through NYC) If you get tired there are tons of low priced chain motels all along the route, or you can stop at a rest stop(they are great on this interstate)I would also recommend you join triple A for the peice of mind if nothing else!We were able to bring a giant cooler packed with all the snacks, cereal etc. we needed for the week.I don't know if it would have seemed longer had we driven over 2 days(probably) but you should definitely try it.Our kids are 5,6 10,14, and we brought our 14 year old neice(the older kids brought their walkmans and CD's.My 14 year old told me after we got home that the drive seemed to extend the vacation,was fun to stop for lunch, see NYC, etc.We saved so much money by driving we can actually afford to go every year! Don't want to talk you into something you have great doubts about,just relating my experience.Hope it helps!

[weeyore33]

thank you so much for the advice, the train is out- been there done that-never again, feel so claustrophobic!
eeyoresmom- thank you so much for the great feedback- i am not so torn any more! i told my DH about the tv/vcr combo before and he thought it was unnecessary until he just read your post with me--- thanks, i believe we will be on the hunt for one now!
we have a new car (2001 escape) the back seat reclines, so that will be nice. looked in to renting but we can not see paying 700 to rent, not economical for us the truck will be serviced right before we go, everything is still under warranty and we have AAA and Ford road side assistance, so we should do ok...
if anyone has more advice, keep it coming i could use all anyone has to give!!!!:D ;)
Thank you!!!

[patches-4]

bought our t.v./vcr from k-mart a few years ago in the spring when they put them on sale. It was probable 10" or maybe a little larger and the kids really did like it. There is also a place on it to plug earphone into which I will definatly use the next time. It really helps to speed the time for kids, and several times help put them to sleep. Maybe there is someone you can borrow one from. I have loaned my out to close friends before. Enjoy your trip.:smooth:

[buzz5985]

We are also driving from MA. Can't believe it is finally here. I have a FunTV that I bought at Best Buy. VCR and can play video games on it. www.mobilefuntv.com Went to Walmart and bought a lot of great movies for $6.66 each. My DS is 5, so I have them wrapped up, so I can give him little gifts along the way. Along with crayons, coloring books, Matchbox cars (state cars with license plates) little stuff like that. Also taking our 10 year old dog with us. She is very excited. New leash, colar, harness, haircut. Most expensive part of the trip so far. LOL

[Tick-Tock]

We have both flown and driven (from MA) several times and far prefer driving. To my mind there are several advantages to the drive (i) allows 'depressurization' time for the adults (I have a fairly demanding job and the quick transition from work to WDW via air doesn't allow for the necessary attitude adjustment time), (ii) crazy/fun things to do on the way down (e.g. South of the Border in NC is a must-do for an hour or two each time), and (iii) permits a cushion for the post-WDW let down -- we usually build in one day on the trip back to stop and see something significant (e.g. Manassas Battlefield, Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg); this is something to look forward to on the sad day you leave WDW Maingate.

[MinnieMe2]

We've driven from Central MA to WDW several times with our four kids. They were responsible for their own 'in car' entertainment as we didn't have the tv/vcr combo (this goes back five or six years). They had books, games, Walk Men, whatever, and, of course, when they got tired of those things, they could pick at each other to help the time go by :D . Actually, we'd rotate seating, letting each of them get a turn in the front seat so that DH or I (whoever wasn't driving) could flop in one of the back seats of the van. I would bring books on tape FOR ME, plug myself in, and relax.

We'd take a couple of days, leaving MA at midnight, shooting thru NYC when there was absolutely no traffic to deal with. We'd get to DC early in the a.m., have breakfast and do the National Zoo, which is free, and then get back in the car until 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon. We'd find a hotel, let the kids swim, have a relaxed dinner (sometimes just take-out in the room), and hit the road early in the a.m. One more night on the road, and WDW early on day three.

We have some wonderful memories of our rides to FL, and the kids actually like the ride as much as flying. By the way, we had a cooler that plugged into the outlet of the car. We'd have picnic lunches at rest stops for lunch and then had a cooler in the room once we got to WDW. And you can get Trip Tix from AAA which list all the hotels, restaurants, and tourist-y things along the route. They were an invaluable resource for us. It all worked out very well, and I can't say I blame your son for his fear of flying right now. I'd definitely follow my gut instinct as a mom on this one...

[Disneydenise]

We drove for years and the only part I dislike is the ride from SC to VA I don't know why. We used to drive all thru the night and that way we missed much of the traffic. when the kids were little they loved it. Now they are teens and the thought of them driving with us is too nerve wracking. i think they are too careless and just don't get the impact of trucks on the road so we will fly from now on but while you can I would enjoy the trip in the car. They will have great memories. Our kids enjoyed having our attention in the car and it was a rare occurance that I could sit with them and watch and entire movie so they loved that too.

[weeyore33]

!!i love it !!!! all of it!!!! i am actually getting excited about driving now.. and my ds is so happy that we are driving. i found a neighbor of mine who has the tv/vcr from best buy that they bought for their road trip to the "world" they told me it is a must! they are letting us borrow it for our trip! i am so excited, also DH laptop plays dvd movies! how great! i have been picking up little disney suprises to spring on the kids while we are on the way... disney dvd, movies and games for the gameboy, playstation!!!! what else should i pick up? we are bringing a cooler and lots of snacks!!!! thanks for all the help! this is the best place for all of us disnuts, huh????
we are driving from Plymouth....:jester:

[buzz5985]

weeyore33, my parents are leaving from South Yarmouth This Sunday. I'm leaving Saturday 2/23- can't wait. My sister is leaving from North Carolina Saturday. Big reunion Monday at Disney!!!!!

[bobcat]

I prefer to drive as well. I'm a single mom with two kids and we usually drive one full day, stop at the GA/FL border overnight and arrive at WDW around noon the next day.

We don't have a TV/VCR but we do use books on tape. Harry Potter is great for a long trip, we didn't want to get out of the car. ;) We also stock up on books to read and always take a few games to play along the way.

Our lunch we have a picnic at a rest area. The kids can run and let off some energy. Dinner is always someplace where I can sit and be waited on.

[mom42860]

This is great! We will be driving from MA 1st time in April, I am a road-trip person so I am very excited, and love all the inside info. I get here
eeyoresmom, am I right that you did not stop overnight? We were thinking of leaving a little later and stopping for the night but your time sounds so good we may reconsider, I am most worried about the 18 month old. (other 2 are 12 & 10)
Tick-Tock you mention South of the Border? I have heard it mentioned so many times but haven't a clue??? Can you explain what it is?
MinnieMe2, love the comment about picking at each other! We're planning a rotating seat arrangement but know it wil be bloody no matter how we plan it!!
Thanks everyone!

[weeyore33]

so many drivers so much world to see, the more i read the more i learn!!! getting there will be an adventure itself!:D

[jenny2]

We drove for the 2nd time from central Mass, and it's not a problem! The first time it was just DH and I and we drove straight through there and home. It IS a long drive, but as long as you switch every couple of hours it's fine.

The trip we took 2 weeks ago included our 20 month old DD and a 5 month pregnant me :) We left Saturday night, drove straight through to Sunday around 5 PM. We stopped in Florence, SC for the night (it was Superbowl Sunday... DH wouldn't have missed that for the world!!).

NOTE: If you're near northern SC and need a place to stay for the night, Florence has about 60 hotels all right off the highway. We stayed in the Marriot Courtyard... it was right off the highway, had an indoor pool (to keep me and DD occupied while DH watched the SB) and was brand new. It was $85/night. A little more pricey than the others in the area, but I really wanted that pool. The novelty of swimming in February was just too much for this New Englander to pass up!

Anyways... back to the trip. We could have made it to GA by 5, but DH took a big wrong turn in NJ while I was sleeping and we had to back track. :rolleyes: DD did so much better than we thought! I bought some inexpensive board books and games, and she looked at those for most of the trip. We woke on Sunday, and left around 9:30, making it to WDW around 4pm.

On the way home, we drove straight through. We left at 9:30 AM and just kept on going, making it home around 6:30 AM the next morning. That was with an hour and a half stop for dinner! It gets tough driving at night, but DH does great so I do most of the driving during the day and he does it at night.

On our way home we stopped in NC for dinner, and at a truck stop bought a 9" tv/vcr combo for $170! So on our next trip down (driving of course) we'll have that to entertain our DD and DS-on-the-way :)

Do the drive! It's like an adventure :)

[eeyoresmom]

eayore33,yes we did drive straight through.Being overnight, this was easiest for the kids. They slept 10 hours,we stopped for breakfast,drove a few more hours and because car rides make most people sleepy....they napped some. It was really painless.We drove about 5 miles over the speed limit(except for Virginia, low speed limit and state troopers all over I-95) You can't miss South of The Border, signs everywhere!

[weeyore33]

im so excited and i just cant hide it! the closer it gets, the more i am looking forward to it... i have been spending a lot of time in the car with the kids to get them(and me) ready... i think we will do the stop at a hotel on the way down to get some sleep for us and give the kids some swim time and run time..... i cant wait! i know that eeyore is waiting for me........:cool:

[matchmaker]

we have been on 16 hr trips often with our mini van and it helps to leave unnecessarry seats (usually the center one) at home so you have a big space in the middle. Bring some sleeping bags and lots of pillows and use the extra space in the middle to lay down with your sleeping bag. Instead of bringing suitcases or bags bring a laundry basket so you can put in all toys, snacks, games, etc. Just toss it there( including the dirty laundry). Pack all change of clothes in in one gallon ziplock bags in a set for each person (shirt,undies, socks and toothbrush, etc.) each person so you don't need to open up the luggage just in case you want to sleep along a roadside motel. Again put those dirty ones in that ziplock bag and toss it in the laundry basket. I hope that helps. Ohh..don't forget the flashlight.
good luck!:cool:

[weeyore33]

thank you thank you. all these ideas! this is the bes place for everyone to share! we are all so lucky!!!! although we do not have a minivan, we have an escape( small suv) we will definatley try the zip lock bags--- great space/time saver. got the flashligh packed already!!!not that i am trying to get ready yet.......hahaha

[POLLY ANN]

We have driven the 24 hour trip a dozen or so times so I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve...If anyone has mentioned this already, I apologize.....
Start stocking up on little toys, books, games, etc. from the dollar store. Wrap them up individually in X-mas or birthday wrap. Hide them in the car someplace so the kids don't know about them ahead of time. Hand them out for good behavior or after a set amount of miles. Your 5yo will love it! My dd stayed quiet for over an hour once just to unwrap that dollar toy! For her that was a miracle! ;)

Driving is not so bad if you plan for any and everything......

[VickiVM]

We'll be doing the drive from San Antonio next September with 3 small kids, 4, 6 & 8. IF we could afford to, we'd fly, but that's out of the question.

Just very recently the kids have been better behaved in the car and out in public that I'm actually looking forward to driving with them. And I have to say, car trip vacations have been so underrated lately. How many of us have fond memories of our childhood road trip vacations?? My husband still has distinct memories of road trips with his family. And I missed out entirely so I'm looking at the time spent with my kids on the road as a future nice memory for them. Plus, like another poster said previously, a planned stop on the way back is a nice cushion for Disney withdrawal. I'm hoping we can stop in New Orleans on our way back.!!

JMO

[figment95]

Our drive isn't as far as yours but we do it every year and we love it. We have the car organizers that hang on the back of the front seats. We bought one for each child. I go to the dollar store and but a whole bunch of cheap toys, coloring books, crayons, auto bingo game, etc. I put a few in the pockets of the organizer along with some snacks and candy. Whenever we stop, I sneak a new little toy or snack in the organizer for the kids to find. We always stop at all the welcome stations to pick up brochures for the kids to look at and so they can run around on the grass a little. We stop overnight at a hotel with an indoor pool. It's a little more expensive but it gives the kids a chance to get some excercise so they can sleep. We take our time and stop anywhere that looks interesting. When we get to DW we are rested refreshed and ready to go! Getting there really is half the fun!

[Threehearts]

figment95-
Your way sounds oh-so-pleasant! With all the stops you make, how long does it take you to get to WDW? We live just outside of D.C. and are thinking of driving down in August with a 4 and 6 year old.

[weeyore33]

hi everyone!!!! after reading everything here we have decided to take an extra day to drive so we have a rested arrival at WDW and we have planned a stop for the way back in NYC. We have 2 boys who are so big-hearted... we asked them for input on where to stop on the way back home my 5 year old said "i want to meet the firefighters who saved all the people" and my 9 year old said "they would probably like a gift from WDW" they are so thoughtful!!!! kids amaze me.. just when you think they really don't understand....... we will be stopping on the way home. hopefuly this will also help my 9 year old with his fears.... to all who were affected, my prayers are still with you, and to all..........we all lost a piece of ourself that day, but we are filled with the strength of each other to go on... to end on a happy note, :bounce: we are going to DISNEYWORLD!!

[figment95]

weeyore,
What wonderful, thoughtful children you have. Please give them an extra hug tonite when you put them to bed.

Threehearts,
It is a very unstressful way to go. We usually leave home at about 6am. With all our stops we end up in Kingsland GA. (right on the boarder of GA and FL) at about 5pm or so. The next day it takes us about three hours to get to DW. We have also broken the trip up into 2 nites on the road. We drive about 5 hours to Columbia SC.(we usually do this after DH gets off work so we don't miss a work day) From there we spend a nite on ST Augustine Beach. There is a Holiday inn right on the beach there that's a wonderful start to the vacation. We can usually get there by 2pm so we have time for a swim and a walk on the beach before it gets dark. From there it's about 2 hrs to DW. WE're going again in June but this time I think we'll stop in Daytona Beach Shores. This way is more expensive than driving straight through, but IMHO it is so much fun, it's worth it. I can't wait!:bounce:

[weeyore33]

my DH got on the "i am going to drive straight through" kick again, until he read these posts with me again tonight.... now hes a believer... take it slow, let the kids kind of set the pace and definately stop on the way to sleep, swim and play.... now to figure out just where to stop???? we will leave from my husbands work(he works in providence, RI) we will pick him up. eat some dinner, then start the drive.... how long? i think we will drive until breakfast, get a hotel for the day and let the kids play and swim, and we can take turns sleeping... does this sound like a good plan? expert help wanted....

PS we went to the outback for dinner today and the hostess had a shirt on with the skyline of NY (with the towers) and my 5 year old siad--- mommy that is the buildings, we need to fix, but they dont look broken any more, he wanted to know if all the firemen put it back together
I LOVE MY KIDS!

[figment95]

weeyore,
If you are going to take your kids to the site of the WTC in NYC please be advised that it is a horriffic place. My sister works there and the last time I talked to her about it (she doesn't like to talk about it much) she said the smell is sickening. If you go, you may want to prepare your children beforehand.
Now, on to happier thoughts. If you are planning to drive through the night you may have to make special arrangements with the hotel. At most hotels check in is 3pm or later. Another option would be to figure how long you want to drive the first night. We usually figure if I pick DH up a work at 5pm we will drive until about 10pm. Figure out where you will be at that time and reserve a room at a hotel there. You may have to guarantee the reservation on your credit card so they will hold the room that late. That way everyone can get a good night's sleep and you'll be ready for a good day's drive. Just an option. My kids would much rather drive during the day. They don't get good rest in the car and they love to look for landmarks. We make a game out of it. But like I said, it really depends on what you think will work best for your family.:)

[weeyore33]

figment95,
thank you so much for the info on the WTC site. i guess iwas being nieve* (dont know how to spell this) thinking that the kids could go there... i think maybbe we will just visit a firestation, and central park so the kids can see that life has gone on for all the people of ny... maybe we will go visit the Today show and hold up a sign that says hello Dis fans!!!! there is much to do in NY... we will find a happy memeory to replace the horror memory. thank you so much, i would not want to add to their fears/
on the drive, that is what i suggested to my husband, drive until about 11, to get through new york. sleep and drive the next day until dinner, get a room again, drive the next day untilwe get to wdw... i will have to do some creative convincing to get it done this way;) ;) thank you again!!!! i cant wait to go!


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1987- first trip with mom- offsite
1989- offsite
1999, may CSR
1999, December CSR
2002- MAY 11-21 first try at CBR- first drive to WDW:eek:

[figment95]

You're welcome. I didn't mean to scare you off NYC. It's a great place to visit. Have a great trip!

[weeyore33]

thanks, we are not scared off from NY, we will still go, just not take the kids to WTC site....i am glad you told me what it is like, i would have been crushed after bringing the kids to disney then going there, we will take them to other sites in new york...

on the more positive side, went shopping today.. found these great attatchments for the kids to use in the car.. they have a tray and places to hold coloring books, markers, juice box, etc
they are awesome!!! saw the barbie ones and had to keep searching and searching but i found scooby doo!!!! i didnt think the boys would appreciate the barbie ones......

[figment95]

I love those. They attach onto the back of the front seat? I have a boy and a girl so we have Scooby Doo and Hello Kitty. They are wonderful. Ours have a bunch of little pockets and I have a great time searching for little treats for all the pockets. I must be insane but I have almost as much fun planning the drive as I do planning the actual vacation. DH and I bought plane tickets for our June trip on Sept. 9. We found a good deal and it seemed like a good idea at the time. We've decided to take the loss on the tickets and drive anyway. It's much more relaxing for us. So far I've bought Mad Libs, auto Bingo, and a dinosaur clolring book for DS and a princess coloring book for DD. If you have any more ideas for good little toys, please let me know. I'm always on the lookout. Thanks!:D

[mom42860]

weeyore33, where did you find those? I have been to toysrus and could not find any, maybe I am looking in the wrong places, any help would be apprec.

[Uncleromulus]

The real adventure in driving to WDW is getting around DC. If you get caught at the "mixing bowl" any time even near rush hour, you'll spend the next 10 hours trying to relax again. Getting around NYC will seem to have been a picnic.
Whatever you do, AVOID the DC rush hour!!

[weeyore33]

i found the car tray pack things at walmart in the auto section, near all the cup holders and car accessories.... they are awesome!!!! i have stickers, favorite fruit snacks, new coloring books, disney themed... 1 new game each for the game boys, 1 new game each for the playstation and 1 new dvd each, that should just about cover it, maybe???? i am hoping to give these spaced out enough to last the whole trip, i thought that if i planted a gift in the pocket of the scooby doo thing every time we nee dto stop, it will make for as much fun for me as them!!!!

I agree about the planning... i am having as much fun planning the road trip as i am planning the disney part of it!!!! this is so much fun...

Thanks for the info on dc, we will definately stay away during rush hour!!!! Thank you!

I also found an awesome cooler at walmart.... plugs into 12 volt or an outlet it works like a small fridge!!!! think of how many more juice boxes that will hold without having to use ice!!!!

We wont have any puddle in the back of the truck!!!

the good thing about the truck also is, it has 3 12 volt outlets for us to use at once.....
fridge, tv, playststion.... its like driving a mini mini house!!!!
Look for me i will be in the yellow escape with the yellow mickey antenna, wave hi when you see us pass by!!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :D

[figment95]

weeyore
You're going to have a great trip!!There's nothing better than roadtriping to DW. I'll be anxious to hear about your trip when you get back. Please Post.:D

[mom42860]

Thanks guess I will be heading to Walmart tomorrow! weeyore, when are you leaving? We are heading down in April! I am also very excited about the roadtrip, like the idea of sticking the goodies in the pocket at rest-times, had been trying to figure when to give them out.

[weeyore33]

we will be heading out on May 9th at approx. 7 PM>>> not that anyone is keeping track around this house;) I cant wait and i will def. post a report when we get back, we are bringing the laptop so maybe i will find some time to post while there too! I love these boards so much!!!!!!!! Mom42860---what part of Mass are you leaving from?we live all the way in Plymouth, near the Bourne Bridge........but my husband works in Providence, so we will leave from there!!!saves 1 hour of drive time, 1 hour closer to Destination DISNEY!!!!!!YAY!!!

Now Does anyone have any good suggestions on Hotels to stya on the way down???or any Hotels or hotel chains to AVOID????:D

:D :D :D ooh me so happy, me so happy, i need it to be MAY 9!!!!!!!!!!!!!
aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:p

[weeyore33]

we will be heading out on May 9th at approx. 7 PM>>> not that anyone is keeping track around this house;) I cant wait and i will def. post a report when we get back, we are bringing the laptop so maybe i will find some time to post while there too! I love these boards so much!!!!!!!! Mom42860---what part of Mass are you leaving from?we live all the way in Plymouth, near the Bourne Bridge........but my husband works in Providence, so we will leave from there!!!saves 1 hour of drive time, 1 hour closer to Destination DISNEY!!!!!!YAY!!!

Now Does anyone have any good suggestions on Hotels to stay on the way down???or any Hotels or hotel chains to AVOID????:D

:D :D :D ooh me so happy, me so happy, i need it to be MAY 9!!!!!!!!!!!!!
aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:p

[mom42860]

We are in Manchester on Cape Ann, so you are closer to Disney! Still haven't pinned down our time to leave. Started with 3am then thought midnight now we are thinking as soon as the baby is ready for sleep. Found this great link last night on one of the threads, I95 website (http://www.usastar.com/i95/homepage.htm) it may help with planning.

[Shercara]

All the suggestions above are terrific. We have never driven all the way to WDW
but have driven to Myrtle Beach, SC for the last 13 years, from our home in NJ. Our
sons are now 13 & 7 1/2, and I also advise the stop over on the way there - we do
seem to always drive straight thru on the way home. While our trip isn't as long -
it has taken anywhere from 10 1/2 to 14 hours -depending on traffic, I must agree
on the TV/VCR - and Headphones and CD players for all - this way the kids get to
listen to their music- one less thing to argue about!

Since I am in charge of "entertainment" - DH is the official driver - here are a few tips:

Have each child make up and pre-approve their own "bag of tricks" to keep them
busy on the way. - don't pack it too full that they can't find anything - see if
you can use a back pack with lots of pockets -- also zip lock backs are great!

Pre-open any items and throw out the wrappers at home - less trash in the car.

Comfy - easy slip on and off shoes -- they are going to want them off in the car -and
you are going to have to get them on quick for those mad dashes to the restrooms!

My "bag of tricks" contains small inexpensive "gifts" or rewards that are given out
during the ride - I wrap them (ususally quickly -with tissue paper or whatever) and
try to make them both the same or similar for each boy. I hand them out for good
behavior and usually use cities as a sign to look for to let them know when the next
prize will be given out. These can be lollipops - sugar free gum, small toy from the
dollar store, one year it was beanie babies - they love just about anything.

Don't forget the game boys !! If I think of anything else I'll pass it along!

Oh - and MadLibs are a hoot for all ! You can get them in teacher supply stores and I'm sure
Kmart or Walmart too! If you get a chance pick up a few books - the kids have a blast
and we let them get away with some "bathroom" language while filling in the blanks-
It's lots of fun.


Have a GREAT time!

[Karen4120]

Can you tellme where you bought these? They sound perfect for our drive down.