About House & Home: Summer Road Trips Made Easy

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Across the US this long holiday weekend, families will be packing up their kids, dogs and favorite outdoor gear for the first official road trip of the season. If you're like me, road trips play a huge part in your summer fun, allowing us to spend endless hours locked in a small space together and giving us a chance to see the world, one mile at a time. Summer Car Care Guide Before you hit the road, you better hit your auto mechanic first. A well-maintained car will not only get you to your destination, and all points in between, but also save you money at the pumps. And with gas prices at an all-time high, that means more money in your pocket and less emissions in the air. How to Get More MPG Speaking of emissions and fuel efficiency, here's a list of some easy ways to save on high gas prices and reduce your emissions by increasing your miles per gallon. A win-win for everyone. See More About:  saving gas  Creative Travel Games Traveling with kids can be both frustrating and a whole lot of fun. The fun comes when parents have enough games and entertainment to last the entire trip. My favorite from this list? A portable craft kit - perfect for the car, small laps and big imaginations. See More About:  paper crafts  craft kits  puppets Travel with Your Dog We once spent three full days locked in a car with screaming kids and two large barking dogs. While I swore I'd never repeat that journey again, now that I've read this great article on traveling with dogs, I'm sure our nightmare trip could be turned into a more soothing and relaxing journey. See More About:  dog boarding  pet sitters  dog health House & Home Ads Kids Summer Camps Summer School Summer Activities Car Road Trip Courses in Summer Featured Articles Plan a Memorial Day Barbecue Apartment Rental Expenses Make a Raised Bed Garden 8 Tips for a Green Office All About Garage Conversions Who Are the Five Stickleys?   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement