In order to maintain my sanity, my children’s safety, and even a tiny bit of organization I have learned a few things over the years that I thought I would share with you. Here are a few of my mom inspired driving tips!
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2. Keep your car organized: Nothing spells trouble like a toy sliding under your brake pedal so keep the interior of your car as neat as possible. Invest in over the seat, hanging bags to store books, toys, crayons, etc. When you get out of the car, grab one thing that shouldn’t be in there….whether it is a fast food soda cup or a book you picked up at the library. Clutter is not your friend in the car!
3. Keep kids occupied: When my kids were younger they were always happy to go for a ride in the car because of the awesome bin of toys I kept right between them. I would swap things out every couple of weeks and throw in new finds from the thrift store or garage sale. An hour long ride would zip right by when there was a new My Little Pony to play with or a book to read!
5. Have things in easy reach: Accidents happen while driving and not just on the road. Kids spill juice boxes, sneeze and get snot all over themselves, demand snacks, etc. Have a box of tissues or some napkins within easy reach. When you get in the car, make sure you have a snack and sippy ready to hand to a cranky toddler as soon as possible without digging around in the diaper bag.
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While getting to the doctor appointment on time or finding your way to your destination without getting lost are both very important, staying SAFE in the car should be everyone’s number one priority. And, if you can stay safe, retain your sanity, AND get to the doctor’s appointment on time then you ROCK as a mom! With a little advanced planning and preparation, you can make sure that your next car trip is a joy…even if you are driving a minivan and not a Farrari!
If you would like more information on staying safe on the road, The Essurance Blog is a great source for information. They offer a lot of really useful driving tips to help get you to your destination safely. You can learn more about the types of automobile insurance they offer on the site as well. There is online help 24/7 from their insurance experts and they offer very competitive rates! Navigating the paperwork of insurance claims can be a nightmare but their car insurance FAQ is a great resource!
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Diane has a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology with a Minor in Health Management and Policy. She spent many years working in cancer research, academics, and biotechnology. Concern over the growing incidence of human disease and the birth of her children led her to begin living a more natural life. She quickly realized that the information she was learning along the way could be beneficial to many others and started blogging as a way to share this knowledge with others. While passionate about health and the environment she can’t quite give up her favorite Cheetos and Diet Coke! Learn more about her HERE.