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What’s in this Newsletter?
- Road Trip Survival Tips from Traveling Mom
- Tucson Lifestyle magazine features Psi Bands in this month’s travel issue
- How Psi Bands Helps One Queasy Commuter
Road Trip Survival Tips from Cindy Richards, editor of Traveling Mom
Nothing says America like a good old fashioned road trip. But putting a kid or kids in the car for a long haul trip can add up to some pretty cranky kids — and parents. These tips can help ensure road trips are fun for kids and less stressful for parents.
1. Factor in plenty of off-road time. Fifteen minute stops every couple of hours won’t add that much time to the trip, but they could add immeasurable relief to kids who need to run or move or potty or just wiggle out of the car seat for a little while.
2. Choose snacks that stave off more than hunger. Choose healthy snack options rather than salty snacks that will drive thirst and the need for more potty stops. Freeze some grapes ahead of time. They will help keep the cooler cool and taste great while still frozen and even after they thaw. Bananas are another good, less messy choice.
3. Stick with water. Kids might prefer juice or milk, but water is good for them and less hazardous to your car seats. Stay green (and save money) by refilling bottles at rest stop water fountains.
4. Pack an overnight bag for everyone. This saves the hassle of unpacking and repacking the car at every stop. Put pajamas, toothbrushes and a change of clothes for the entire family into one bag. If you expect the hotel to have a pool, add the swim suits to the overnight bag.
5. Dress in layers. This will help if everyone in the family likes the car to be a different temperature. Those who like it cool can take off a layer or two while those who like it warm can add layers. And, when the inevitable spill happens, it’s easier to take off a layer than search for a fresh outfit in the mass of suitcases.
Cindy Richards is a veteran travel writer and editor of Travelingmom.com, a Web site for moms who travel with and without their kids. For more stories and tips on traveling with kids, visit www.travelingmom.com.
Tucson Lifestyle names Psi Bands a “Great Find!”
Psi Bands is pleased to have been named “one of the hippest travel accessories” by Tucson Lifestyle magazine in the June issue, along with the latest iPod and a new travel bag from Le Sport Sac. Remember to pack your Psi Bands, or better yet, leave a set in the glove compartment. Don’t let your getaway turn into a get-out-of-my-way!
How Psi Bands Helps One Queasy Commuter
Here is an example of a testimonial we received recently. We think it says it all!
“Before I tried this MIRACLE PRODUCT, I suffered from severe motion sickness on planes, trains, boats, buses, and as a passenger in cars. I could never read while in motion or travel comfortably without getting doped up on Dramamine. When I recently had to get prescription reading glasses and they made me woozy, that was the last straw. I didn’t know what to do. I had tried other wrist bands for nausea, but they were hideously ugly and didn’t work. As luck would have it, I met the founders of Psi Bands at a women’s business conference last week – I bought the product and yesterday I put them on and, a miracle occurred… I could wear my reading glasses without getting nauseated! Then I tried looking at the names on my cell phone while driving… this is something I could never do even for 5 seconds without feeling sick. With Psi Bands, I could do it! Today I took the MUNI train downtown and for the first time in my life, I could read the newspaper on a moving train. I have been so liberated by this product! I wish I had found them years ago!”
– Alexandra Watkins, founder EatMyWords.com
