 Focus on the family for fun When selecting a travel destination, keep the entire family in mind and choose a place that offers a variety of activities – golfing for dad, shopping for mom and teens and fun attractions for younger kids, as well as activities that the whole family can enjoy together. Scout out a route Involve your kids in road-trip planning to keep them interested and looking forward to the parts of the trip they helped select. Check out travel-planning resources available online and at your local library, such as  RoadsideAmerica.com, SeeAmerica.com or the regional AAA site site for your area. Shell offers an online route planner at LocalShell, which also features a Shell Station Finder. Also check out the Jiffy Lube® Trip Tools for a wealth of information for your journey. Care for Your Car Help prevent breakdowns and ensure a safer trip by taking your vehicle to an automotive service center for general maintenance, including an oil and filter change and checks of belts, hoses, windshield wipers and fluids. While traveling, be sure to fill up with a high-quality gasoline. Scout out Shell stations and find the nearest Jiffy Lube location. Keep the Kids Content To help pass the time, create a car “entertainment kit” for the kids. In addition to books, magazines, games, favorite toys and CDs/DVDs, include unexpected items that will challenge their creativity:
- A roll of aluminum foil to make animal shapes, jewelry, crowns and masks
- A package of paper lunch bags, colored pencils and safety scissors to create paper-bag puppets
- A glow-stick for night-time creations
- A grab-bag of small toys or treats as prizes for completed projects
Or check other ideas for “Conquering the Car Ride.” Safety while stranded Make sure your car is stocked with safety and comfort items in the event of an unexpected roadside emergency – cell phone, fire extinguisher, flares or reflective devices, jack and lug wrench, canned tire inflator (such as Fix-A-Flat®), properly inflated spare tire, non-perishable easy-open food items, flashlight with extra batteries, bottled drinking water, jumper cables, blankets, an empty approved gas container and an umbrella, poncho or raincoat.
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