Have a road trip scavenger hunt - Road trip tip

Janice Forrest — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:35:00 EST

Planning a family road trip? To avoid hours of boredom, plan a "scenic scavenger hunt."

It's easy. Just write down a list of 100 things you might see along the way, like landmarks, buses or bridges. The first person to complete the list wins.

For preschool kids, substitute magazine photos and trim the list to twenty familiar objects. For older kids, include a challenge: require them to provide one additional fact about each item they find.

Have fun. And by the time you reach the end of the road, you won't be at the end of your rope.

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Lose the luggage, get a ruck sack - Airplane tip

Janice Forrest — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:34:00 EST

Filed under: Airlines

Now that most airlines charge to check your bags, more people are opting to carry their luggage onto planes. However, not much fits in your typical carry-on. To maximize your carry-on capacity and still fit your bag in the overhead compartment, take a tip from the U.S. Army. Trade your rolling luggage for an army surplus Ruck Sack.

A Ruck Sack offers plenty of pockets and lots of room for your belongings. They're also durable and easy to sling across your shoulders. Look for a pack with an internal back frame to better support the load.

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