Take games and word puzzles on vacation

Over the kids' next school holiday is your family planning a trip? If so you need to find a way to occupy those hours in the car while traveling. While packing clothes, sunscreen and snacks remember a few other essentials.

• Books
• Music
• Movies
• Arts and crafts
• Games and word puzzles
• Extra batteries

By having a variety of educational games for kids your little ones will have plenty of things to do. But you should know going in that no matter how many of these extras you pack, the kids will grow bored on long trips so be prepared to jump between activities several times. Simple human nature dictates that hours spent in the same place will make them fidgety. If you take along arts and crafts for kids as well as games and word puzzles you can ward off boredom before the first, "Are we there yet" is said.

Hot, humid summer afternoons are the breeding ground for storms and boredom. In the middle of winter, a snow storm will hit and the children will be home for the day. Before that next day off, take a few steps to make sure the day will run as smoothly as possible. Kids arts and crafts and educational toys and games are the perfect solution but don't schedule the time. When the kids are in school, their day is regimented. On days off they will chafe at the rules so keep the schedule casual. Give them options and let them decide what happens when. Also, allow time for them to get some fresh air. Bundle them up and let them play in the snow or take advantage of a break in the clouds to play in the puddles. Have fun on their next day off with great kids arts and crafts projects from our store. Have fun shopping!