Paper plates, napkins, paper towel, bowls, plastic knives, spoons, forks, silverware knives, spoons, forks, sharp knife, serving spoon, plastic containers with tight lids, plastic sealing bags, garbage bags, wet wipes, cutting boards, a small bottle of dishwashing liquid, sippy cups, regular cups, straws, coffee cups.
Our favorite hand-held snacks for road trips are: cheese sticks, apples, pears, grapes, carrots, green pepper sticks, mini oranges (peeled), pepperoni, rolled lunch meat, cheese slices, granola bars, cookies, muffins, cereal, small cold pizza pieces, mini cheese sandwiches, various small packaged snacks (we use these with reserve as they usually have a lot of salt or sugar.)
The other road trip essentials to include on your packing list: Movies, books, ear-buds, coloring books, puzzles, special toys, crafts, stuffed animals, blankies, sweatshirts, notebook, crayons, colored pencils, clothing (packed by rolling each day together), medications, hair care, make-up, contact care, chargers, beach supplies, sunscreen, hats, first-aid kit, laundry soap (in the case you have to stop at a laundromat because someone gets sick all over…..everything, yup it
’s happened), portable speaker, beach items, hiking items, small stroller, day pack, dog items.
