Needs To Do On a Long Drive Trip Tips...

Further to our upcoming anniversary which is a long drive trip going to the beach...

Here are things you can do to make our long drive trip easier, safer, and stress-free.

A) GET YOUR CAR READY FOR THE TRIP:
Since this is a long drive trip, it's always a good idea to give the car a good cleaning out first. This will give you more room for your luggage and if you've been carrying a load of weight in the trunk, it will improve your gas mileage if you move all that extra stuff into the garage.

Be sure to get your oil changed, have all the hoses and filters checked and replaced if necessary, check your tire pressure and replace any tires that are too worn. You'll aso definitely want to make sure the radiator is flushed and ready for the summer heat.

B) BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES:
we must have a first aid kit with us, stock your glovebox with a few first aid and comfort items, such as sunblock, aspirin or tylenol for headaches, sunburn lotion and antihistimine sprays or lotions for soothing bug bites, a roll of antacids, some Pepto-Bismal for tummy troubles, a few cough drops, and a package of Band aids.

Don't forget also a couple of scrunchies or pony-tail holders for long, wet hair. A small sewing kit often makes sense too for any broken swimsuit straps and a pair of tweezers come in handy for dealing with splinters.

C) HAVE FUN ON A LONG DRIVE TRIP:
Travelling on a long drive trip is always a challenge. We might be particularly excited and impatient when especialy if we know that we are going to the beach. Just make sure you have cool water bottles and healthy snacks to munch. Try a simple car game to make the time pass. If several people get involved it can be lots of fun. Just make sure your driver doesn't get too distracted. Build some time into the road for getting everyone out of the car to stretch their legs. You might even want to consider a picnic lunch at a rest area.

During your days at the beach, don't forget about skin safety, even on overcast days. Be particularly careful about being in the sun for long stretches of time between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Use a sunblock with a high SPF rating and replace it after getting wet or drying off with your towel. The towel you choose can make a difference too. Thick towels get heavy and tend to trap a lot of sand.

You may find you like thin towels at the beach. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes and and if you're going to spending most of the day in the sun, it pays to wear a brimmed hat as well. It keeps the sun off your face and protects the sensitive skin of your face and scalp. Some sort of foot protection such as flip-flops, sandals or those new crocs everyone loves so much to keep your feet from being burned on the hot sand is a great idea too. If the beach is rocky or has a lot of seaweed, you can even wear flip-flops and crocs right into the water.

With this little preparation, when you arrive home you will be relaxed, refreshed, and ready for work. Take a few minutes to unpack and get your laundry going. And try and give yourself an extra day at home to wind down after a long drive before heading back to the office.