045 How to Plan the Best Daytrips with Toddlers

Taking a family day trip is a perfect way to spend time together as a family, When the idea of being away from home for even a couple of nights sounds like more than your toddler (or you!) would be up to right now, consider a day trip. Mary Jordan joins Lisa to share great tips and insights on how to create a great day trip experience for your family. They talk about free things to do, how to find deals and discounts, great ways to make daytrips budget friendly, plus they share practical & fun activity ideas and more.

If you aren’t sure about traveling with your little ones, start small and plan a day trip! Let Mary inspire you in the episode to make some plans and get out and make memories with your family. Even if the kids won’t remember it, you will!

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“Getting out with my family isn’t a want, it’s a need.”

— Mary Jordan

Daytrips are economical:

You can go when you have a day off of work (no vacation time spent.)
You can enjoy nature for free! Bike, hike, picnic.
You can pack food for the day if you don’t want to eat out.
Go to National Parks for a minimal cost.
No hotel/lodging cost.
You can bring along a mommy’s helper for the day. You pay her admission in trade for her helping with the kids.
Look a Groupon to find discounted admission to local places.

Daytrip Tips

Set a schedule and commit to doing a day trip a leas quarterly.
Keep it simple.
Look at cities that are just a couple of hours away from home. This will expand your options.
Pack a lunch and then eat out for dinner. It’s a nice way to balance the budget and trying new things.
Many science centers and zoo memberships work in other cities. If you have a pass, check and see If it works in another location and use it there.
4th graders get in free to the National Parks. Sign up your 4th grader for a free park pass.
Remember that daytrips are about creating family memories and just being together. Don’t overschedule the day.