Pinterest Hacks That Actually Work
Most every parent has gone to Pinterest to find helpful travel hacks. But with a plethora of information on there, it can be hard to find truly valuable tips and ideas that you’ll actually be able to use.
We’ve taken it one step further and compiled the best Pinterest travel tips to make your next trip even easier.
Snacks on the Go
Make snack time fun and easy with these ingenious snack boxes! Simply re-purpose a craft or pill container to pack a selection of your kids’ favorite snacks.
Fill the compartments with healthy nuts, seeds, popcorn, dried fruit and more for fuss-free snacking on the go. Not only does it make snack time fun and simple, but it can make snack time less messy all while giving your kids a lot of options.
Foolproof Ways to Hide Your Valuables
Heading to the beach always means either leaving your keys, phones and wallet unguarded while you play in the waves or that someone has to stay back and miss out on the fun to watch the “stuff.”
To keep thieves at bay and enjoy stress-free time with the family in the water, check out these ideas from Pinterest. If you roll your valuables up in a diaper or menstrual pad, I think it’s safe to say thieves will leave them alone.
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No More Sandy Belongings
Summer means beach days in our family, but we all know this usually culminates in everything being covered in sand. We love this idea for using a fitted bed sheet to keep the sand at bay and give baby a relatively clean place to play.
Repurpose an Old Wipes Container
Pinterest users are pros at repurposing things around the house. We’ve seen plastic wipes containers repurposed in many helpful ways for travel.
Take hiding your valuables a step further and turn a wipes container into this useful clutch that no one will think holds valuables.
Make a handy travel first aid kit and you will be prepared for the inevitable scratches and bumps that come from traveling with kids.
Organized Packing
Packing for several people in one suitcase can quickly get messy even if you attempt to be organized. However, by packing each person’s clothing in individual packing cubes, or even zipper bags, you will be able to stay organized during your entire trip.
Ziploc packing makes for simple suitcase organization and makes it easier for each person to get dressed each morning without searching for missing components to their outfits. Simply pack each outfit into its own Ziploc bag.
Or, turn your suitcase into a dresser-on-the-go with the use of packing cubes or other similar items that you may have around the house.
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Use a Cereal Container as a Car Trash Can
One of the things we usually don’t consider when planning a road trip is just how dirty the car is going to get in the process of all that fun. We’ve all lamented about how messy our car can get after a road trip, with kids especially.
Make it easy for your kids to keep the car clean with this car trash can made from a repurposed cereal container.
Car Emergency Kit
Be prepared for emergencies on your road trip with this well-organized and attractive car emergency kit. Stuff it full of first aid items, basic over-the-counter medications and more for a worry free trip.
Take a Photo of Your Luggage
As this Pinterest post suggests, taking a photo of your luggage before you leave for a trip will make it much simpler in the event your luggage doesn’t make it to your destination. The first questions the airline employees will have for you will be about the appearance of your missing bags.
Having a photo of the bag(s) will make this much easier for everyone.
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Activities for Kids
Keeping the kids entertained is one of the biggest concerns most parents have when setting out for a long road trip or flight. Do not fear however, Pinterest has many ideas for keeping your little ones entertained in the car or plane.
Most of the ideas use items you already have around the house, so no need to spend a lot of extra money from your travel budget on these activities. Try creating DIY travel boxes with small activities for your child to work on.
For older kids and teenagers, pack them their own teen-friendly travel kit with things they enjoy for a nice vacation surprise.
Save Money on Travel
We all know saving money means more opportunities to travel! Check out Pinterest for plenty of advice from seasoned travelers about saving money on your booking your next trip.
This pin provides lots of helpful information on how to save money on airplane tickets. For domestic flights, for example, buy your tickets 57 days out!
Traveling in the off-season is another great way to save money to destinations. This pin outlines the off-seasons of locations all over the world, so you’ll know exactly when to plan your trip to any destination you pick.
Want to be a little spontaneous and save money? This pin has a fun travel tip for that.