{"id":8586,"date":"2020-04-06T18:25:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T01:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=8586"},"modified":"2023-10-11T08:38:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T15:38:16","slug":"auto-fun-survival-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/auto-fun-survival-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Fun Survival Kit: A Week of Car-Inspired Activities for Families Stuck at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_6cc3de-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_6cc3de-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_6cc3de-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_6cc3de-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_6cc3de-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_6cc3de-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_6cc3de-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_6cc3de-0f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_6cc3de-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_6cc3de-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_6cc3de-0f qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-c29ff4  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-3f3013\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0d00df-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0d00df-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0d00df-0b\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0d00df-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0d00df-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0d00df-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0d00df-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0d00df-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0d00df-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_0d00df-0b summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0d00df-0b\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some fun and car-related things to do at home include doing kid-friendly DIY projects, watching car movies, and doing a scavenger hunt.<\/li><li>You can also create your own car-themed board game or ask your kids to draw their dream car.<\/li><li>Weekends are also a good time to do road trip planning sessions. If you&rsquo;d like to relax, you can listen to automotive podcasts and audiobooks.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Are the kids (and maybe adults) in your family getting antsy at home? There&rsquo;s plenty you can do together to make staying in fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every week, the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> is sharing home project ideas and fun, crafty challenges with an automotive twist. Families who take the challenges can enter our <a href=\"http:\/\/sweepstakes.carparts.com\/auto-crafts-week-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Auto Crafts Sweepstakes\">Auto Crafts Sweepstakes<\/a> for a chance to win a one-year subscription to Disney+ or Hulu, along with a 10% off coupon for orders of $100 or more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>&mdash;a prize package with something for everyone in the family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge #2 &ndash; Stop Motion!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, we invite you to take the <a href=\"http:\/\/sweepstakes.carparts.com\/auto-crafts-week-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Stop Motion Car Challenge\">Stop Motion Car Challenge<\/a>. To enter this week&rsquo;s sweepstakes, share a 60-second car-inspired stop motion video on Instagram, tag <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carpartscom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@CarPartsCom\">@CarPartsCom<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/drivingmemories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#DrivingMemories\">#DrivingMemories<\/a> in your post caption, and <a href=\"http:\/\/sweepstakes.carparts.com\/auto-crafts-week-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"fill out the form here to complete your entry\">fill out the form here to complete your entry<\/a>. Entries will be accepted online from April 6, 2020 at 12:00 AM PST to April 30, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun Things to Do at Home: A Week-Long Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To go along with that, we&rsquo;ve collected some of our team&rsquo;s\nfavorite home activities and compiled them into this week-long itinerary to help\nyour family beat the boredom blues and stay engaged with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday &ndash; Kid-Friendly DIY Car Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-son-working-on-car-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Father and son working on car\" class=\"wp-image-8653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-son-working-on-car-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-son-working-on-car-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-son-working-on-car-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-son-working-on-car-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-son-working-on-car-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-son-working-on-car-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of us first learned how to work on cars by just being around them. While the kids might be away from school, they can still learn new and exciting things if you get them involved in your car projects, even in very small ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show and Tell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you&rsquo;ve probably experienced, kids pick up on an\nuncanny number of things just by observing. If you&rsquo;re experiencing any car\nissues, have your kids help you document what&rsquo;s wrong with your vehicle and\nwalk them through the process of shopping for the items you need. When you&rsquo;re\nperforming repairs or replacements, you can have them watch and learn as you\ntalk through each step. Even little ones can play the assistant by handing you\ntools&mdash;that way you can teach them what&rsquo;s what and start training them to take\ncare of their own tools when they grow up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-On Learning (with Adult Supervision)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are your kids watching you work for the first time, or\nold enough to give it a go themselves? Or maybe you&rsquo;re starting from square one\ntogether? Here are some replacement projects that are great for beginners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Note: For your convenience, we&rsquo;ve included our favorite\nvideo tutorials, but remember these are for general education and entertainment\nonly. Always check your vehicle manufacturer&rsquo;s recommended procedures for your\nspecific application!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spark-plug-wire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Spark Plug Wire\">Spark Plug Wire<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-spark-plug-wire-set.jpg\" alt=\"Replacement spark plug wire set\" class=\"wp-image-8669\" width=\"492\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-spark-plug-wire-set.jpg 984w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-spark-plug-wire-set-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-spark-plug-wire-set-768x692.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spark-plug-wire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Spark plug wires\">Spark plug wires<\/a> are super easy to replace and make a great first project! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video tutorial: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vaRl2aWPAcU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"How to Replace Spark Plug Wires (Ford Ranger, Mazda B3000)\">How to Replace Spark Plug Wires (Ford Ranger, Mazda B3000)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/washer-reservoir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Washer Reservoir\">Washer Reservoir<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-washer-reservoir-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"Replacement washer reservoir\" class=\"wp-image-8671\" width=\"512\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-washer-reservoir-1024x763.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-washer-reservoir-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-washer-reservoir-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-washer-reservoir-1536x1145.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/washer-reservoir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Washer reservoirs\">Washer reservoirs<\/a> are very easy to replace as well. They&rsquo;re non-essential to the car running, so if anything goes wrong, it should be inconsequential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video tutorial: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OBoPIASFThw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Honda Accord Windshield Washer Reservoir Replacement\">Honda Accord Windshield Washer Reservoir Replacement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/accessory-belt-tensioner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Accessory Belt Tensioner\">Accessory Belt Tensioner<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-accessory-belt-tensioner-1024x591.jpg\" alt=\"Replacement accessory belt tensioner\" class=\"wp-image-8672\" width=\"512\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-accessory-belt-tensioner-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-accessory-belt-tensioner-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-accessory-belt-tensioner-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-accessory-belt-tensioner-1536x887.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-accessory-belt-tensioner-2048x1182.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialty tools are usually required to replace <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/accessory-belt-tensioner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"accessory belt tensioners\">accessory belt tensioners<\/a>, but they&rsquo;re still very much a DIY project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video tutorial: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YdjwL3JHz3U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"How to Remove and Replace a Serpentine Belt Tensioner &ndash; 2003 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Engine\">How to Remove and Replace a Serpentine Belt Tensioner &ndash; 2003 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Engine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/air-intake-hose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Air Intake Hose\">Air Intake Hose<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-air-intake-hose-1024x362.jpg\" alt=\"Replacement air intake hose\" class=\"wp-image-8673\" width=\"512\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-air-intake-hose-1024x362.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-air-intake-hose-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-air-intake-hose-768x271.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/replacement-air-intake-hose.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/air-intake-hose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Air intake hoses\">Air intake hoses<\/a> are essential and usually easy to replace. The job can be a bit more difficult for certain applications, but generally good to try if you&rsquo;re newish to DIY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video tutorial: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=srnrfl7VVfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"How to replace an air intake hose\">How to replace an air intake hose<\/a> (for 2008 Acura RDX)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/alternator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Alternator\">Alternator<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/quality-built-new-alternator-933x1024.jpg\" alt=\"New alternator by Quality-Built\" class=\"wp-image-8676\" width=\"467\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/quality-built-new-alternator-933x1024.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/quality-built-new-alternator-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/quality-built-new-alternator-768x843.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/quality-built-new-alternator.jpg 1312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can see your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/alternator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"alternator\">alternator<\/a> and access the mounting bolts, replacing it is probably one of the easiest jobs you can do. It might be a bit more difficult to access for some modern vehicles. In that case, it could be fun and educational for the kids to watch as you disassemble what&rsquo;s in the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video tutorial: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yF7pa4Yy6aQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CHEVY TRAILBLAZER ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT&hellip;&hellip;.easy as pie!\">CHEVY TRAILBLAZER ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT&hellip;&hellip;.easy as pie!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video tutorial (includes removal of oil filter first): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P191FkE9iac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Remove &amp; Replace Alternator &ndash; 1.6 Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Kia Rio, Rio5, Forte\">Remove &amp; Replace Alternator &ndash; 1.6 Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Kia Rio, Rio5, Forte<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/starter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Starter\">Starter<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/quality-built-new-starter-1024x854.jpg\" alt=\"New starter by Quality-Built\" class=\"wp-image-8677\" width=\"512\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/quality-built-new-starter-1024x854.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/quality-built-new-starter-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/quality-built-new-starter-768x641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/quality-built-new-starter.jpg 1304w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/starter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"starters\">starters<\/a>, they have pretty much the same level of difficulty as alternators (mostly easy, depending on how accessible yours is in your car).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video tutorial: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pMeH98_1RXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Replace the Starter on a Toyota Echo Yaris\">Replace the Starter on a Toyota Echo Yaris<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you&rsquo;ve got a high school student looking for productive things to do when bored, hand them a socket wrench! With these projects, they can easily take Auto Mechanics 101 at home with dear old Mom or Dad and help you fix up the family car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for all the other parts you need below and build out the rest of your lesson plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Car Wash (All Ages Approved)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-helping-dad-wash-car-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids helping their dad wash the family car\" class=\"wp-image-8665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-helping-dad-wash-car-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-helping-dad-wash-car-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-helping-dad-wash-car-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-helping-dad-wash-car-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-helping-dad-wash-car-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course, if it&rsquo;s a sunny day, there&rsquo;s nothing like a good old-fashioned car wash to enjoy an hour or two of fresh air. Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-disinfect-your-car-interior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"clean and disinfect your interior\">clean and disinfect your interior<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday &ndash; Car Movie Marathon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-daughter-cheering-watching-movie-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Father and daughter cheering while watching movie\" class=\"wp-image-8655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-daughter-cheering-watching-movie-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-daughter-cheering-watching-movie-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-daughter-cheering-watching-movie-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-daughter-cheering-watching-movie-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-daughter-cheering-watching-movie-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/father-daughter-cheering-watching-movie-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all that hard work, you&rsquo;re probably exhausted, so go ahead and let yourselves be couch potatoes for the day. You&rsquo;ve earned it! Our top movie marathon picks are packed with hot rods, racing, and car chases, so you&rsquo;re still in for a day full of action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list ranges from Rated G to R, so depending on\nhow old your kids are, remember to check the ratings before you hunker down for\na binge session:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Cars<\/em>\n(1, 2, and 3) [G]<\/li><li><em>Herbie Fully Loaded<\/em>\n[G]<\/li><li><em>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang<\/em>\n[G]<\/li><li><em>Back to the Future<\/em>\n[PG]<\/li><li><em>Bullitt<\/em>\n[PG]<\/li><li><em>American Graffiti<\/em>\n[PG]<\/li><li><em>Grand Prix<\/em>\n[PG]<\/li><li><em>Ford v Ferrari<\/em>\n[PG-13]<\/li><li>The <em>Fast and the Furious<\/em>\nSeries [PG-13]<\/li><li><em>Gone in 60 Seconds<\/em>\n[PG-13]<\/li><li><em>The Italian Job<\/em>\n[PG-13]<\/li><li><em>Talladega Nights<\/em>\n[PG-13]<\/li><li>The <em>Mad Max<\/em> Franchise [R]<\/li><li><em>Drive<\/em>\n[R]<\/li><li><em>Rush<\/em>\n[R]<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the space and means to create a drive-in experience in your backyard, even better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday &ndash; Car Movie Cook-Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-cooking-together-in-kitchen-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Family cooking together in kitchen\" class=\"wp-image-8656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-cooking-together-in-kitchen-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-cooking-together-in-kitchen-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-cooking-together-in-kitchen-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-cooking-together-in-kitchen-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-cooking-together-in-kitchen-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-cooking-together-in-kitchen-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Chopped<\/em> meets <em>Dinner and a Movie<\/em> in this automotive-inspired cooking challenge. Go head-to-head with your fellow home chefs in making dishes inspired by the previous night&rsquo;s car movie marathon. And yes, Dad, feel free to continue your post-movie reenactments in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ideas for key ingredients that you can\nuse for the appetizer and main course rounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Peanut Butter<\/li><li>Onions<\/li><li>Canned Olives<\/li><li>Coffee Beans<\/li><li>Spam<\/li><li>Coconut Milk<\/li><li>Jarred Gravy<\/li><li>Pickled Beets<\/li><li>Tater Tots<\/li><li>Canned Tuna<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can substitute these as needed, depending on what\nyou have at home. The more random, the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the final round, dessert, is a free-for all! Get\ncreative with anything you can find in the pantry, fridge, and freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you freeze up in the kitchen, here are a few\nideas to keep in your back pocket. (Don&rsquo;t worry&mdash;we won&rsquo;t tell.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Appetizer Round<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/tuna-tea-sandwiches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Paul Walker&rsquo;s Tuna-No-Crust Tea Sandwiches\">Paul Walker&rsquo;s Tuna-No-Crust Tea Sandwiches<\/a><\/li><li><em>Main Course Round<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pizza-tot-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Tow Mater Po-Tater Casserole\">Tow Mater Po-Tater Casserole<\/a><\/li><li><em>Dessert Round<\/em>: <strong>S&rsquo;morean a la Marty McFly<\/strong><ul><li>Make a delicious replica of the DeLorean from <em>Back to the Future<\/em> with a graham cracker body, chocolate-dipped marshmallow tires, and a melted chocolate and marshmallow interior. If you can manage to make gull-wing doors, you&rsquo;re sure to score some serious presentation points.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Best of luck, and bon appetit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday &ndash; Car Lovers&rsquo; Game Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-playing-board-game-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"Family playing board game\" class=\"wp-image-8657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-playing-board-game-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-playing-board-game-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-playing-board-game-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-playing-board-game-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-playing-board-game-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-playing-board-game-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&rsquo;s a week of family fun without Game Night? Racing video games are sure to provide hours of entertainment, but if you&rsquo;re also looking for games of the unplugged variety, here are some ideas the kids will love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Auto Enthusiast Scavenger Hunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One way you can set up a scavenger hunt for your little car lovers is to simply hide their toy cars around the house and hand them a list of what to find. If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=lego+speed+champions&amp;crid=3VC1JNH1CQPEC&amp;sprefix=lego+spee%2Caps%2C227&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"LEGO sets like these\">LEGO sets like these<\/a>, you can hide the pieces around the house and set a time limit for the kids to find them all and complete the build. Or if you want to make it a friendly competition, you can have players race each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you hide toy cars or car pieces, you could pair\neach with a clue that leads players to the next one, so they find all the cars\nor pieces in the right order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-racing-remote-control-toy-cars-1024x618.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids racing remote control toy cars at home\" class=\"wp-image-8661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-racing-remote-control-toy-cars-1024x618.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-racing-remote-control-toy-cars-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-racing-remote-control-toy-cars-768x463.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-racing-remote-control-toy-cars-1536x926.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-racing-remote-control-toy-cars-2048x1235.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Car Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This automotive spin on a classic road trip game is\njust as fun to play at the dinner table! Choose a category (e.g. car makes and\nmodels, car movies, actors in car movies, race car drivers, road signs, off-roading\ndestinations, etc.) and take turns naming things, places, or people that belong\nto that category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could play alphabetically, with the first letter\nbeing A for Player 1, then B for Player 2, and so forth, all the way through Z\n(e.g. Aston Martin for Player 1, BMW for Player 2, etc.). Or the last letter of\nthe previous turn could be the next player&rsquo;s first letter (e.g. Volkswagen for\nPlayer 1, Nissan for Player 2, etc.). A nice alternative for one round could be\nnaming bucket list destinations for future family road trips, and having the\nfirst letters spell out A-R-O-U-N-D T-H-E W-O-R-L-D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Your Own Car-Themed Board Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a gearhead who&rsquo;s searched to no avail for the elusive N&uuml;rburgring Monopoly? You and your family could always make your own version at home. On the other hand, inventing an entirely new car-themed board game together could be even more fun! You could spend days collaborating, coming up with the rules and object of the game, designing the board and pieces, etc. Whatever you choose to do, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caranddriver.com\/news\/a30157155\/nurburgring-monopoly-board-games-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"this article\">this article<\/a> on N&uuml;rburgring Monopoly and other car-themed board games for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday &ndash; In-House Dream Car Art Walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-drawing-dream-car-in-chalk-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids drawing dream car in chalk\" class=\"wp-image-8660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-drawing-dream-car-in-chalk-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-drawing-dream-car-in-chalk-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-drawing-dream-car-in-chalk-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-drawing-dream-car-in-chalk-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-drawing-dream-car-in-chalk-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kids-drawing-dream-car-in-chalk-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably the most classic of all kids&rsquo; creative activities at home is Art Day, but let&rsquo;s step things up! If your family enjoys going to First Thursday downtown art walks and the like, you can easily recreate the experience with this in-home alternative. In the afternoon, your family can take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/create-your-dream-car-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Create Your Dream Car Challenge\">Create Your Dream Car Challenge<\/a> and bring your dream cars to life however you all like&mdash;drawings, paintings, replicas made from whatever you can find at home&hellip; you name it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At night, you can set up your dream car creations all over the house (or in the backyard) and prepare food-truck-style bites and handhelds so you can eat as you stroll around. Family members can take turns sharing stories about the inspiration behind their designs, all the details of their creations, what it was like to create their dream cars, how they imagine it would feel to drive them, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday &ndash; Automotive Listening Party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mother-daughter-listening-to-music-1024x757.jpeg\" alt=\"Mother and daughter listening to music together\" class=\"wp-image-8662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mother-daughter-listening-to-music-1024x757.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mother-daughter-listening-to-music-300x222.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mother-daughter-listening-to-music-768x568.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mother-daughter-listening-to-music-1536x1136.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mother-daughter-listening-to-music-2048x1515.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to relax today? Get everyone comfy and meditating together to these automotive soundtracks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playlist (created by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>, just for you!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/0bSeMQBHgHFDVhI8pLQbCS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Automotive Listening Party\">Automotive Listening Party<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcasts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3X2YgPPGRHW8XIqlK38pGX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarStuff\">CarStuff<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7y4fsFiHniACpBxFbvYKzY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Car Ta\">Car Ta<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7y4fsFiHniACpBxFbvYKzY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"lk\">lk<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/charles-humble-mechanic\/humble-mechanic-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Humble Mechanic\">Humble Mechanic<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audiobooks <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/If-I-Built-a-Car\/dp\/B07M85ZQPV\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=if+i+built+a+car&amp;qid=1585973941&amp;s=audible&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"If I Built a Car\">If I Built a Car<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Girls-Auto-Clinic-Glove-Guide\/dp\/B074PZVQP1?creativeASIN=B074PZVQP1&amp;linkCode=w61&amp;imprToken=fMbCnEn7uJ7ncFxcjvgrDw&amp;slotNum=14&amp;tag=uuid10-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide\">Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Engines-Change-History-American-Fifteen\/dp\/B007Z960R6?creativeASIN=B007Z960R6&amp;linkCode=w61&amp;imprToken=fMbCnEn7uJ7ncFxcjvgrDw&amp;slotNum=26&amp;tag=uuid10-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Engines of Change: A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars\">Engines of Change: A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleep\/Meditation Soundtrack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uj6TRk883J0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"*ASMR* Relaxing NIGHT DRIVE with internal car sounds\">*ASMR* Relaxing NIGHT DRIVE with internal car sounds<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want the family to learn something new together or simply have something playing in the background while you enjoy each other&rsquo;s company,  having a listening party is a great way to wind down towards the end of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday &ndash; Family Road Trip Planning Session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-planning-next-holiday-road-trip-at-home-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Family at home planning next holiday road trip together\" class=\"wp-image-8664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-planning-next-holiday-road-trip-at-home-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-planning-next-holiday-road-trip-at-home-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-planning-next-holiday-road-trip-at-home-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-planning-next-holiday-road-trip-at-home-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-planning-next-holiday-road-trip-at-home-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-planning-next-holiday-road-trip-at-home-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your family bummed to cancel that road trip for spring break? You&rsquo;re not alone. But on the bright side, this could be a prime opportunity to plan an even better trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, it can be rare for everyone in the family to\nfind the time (or desire) to do thorough research and have a real say in the\nitinerary. Encourage all your family members to sit down on their own time and\nplan out their vision of an ideal family road trip. Once everyone&rsquo;s done,\nreconvene for a family caucus, where each member shares their pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you can find elements that overlap (e.g. swimming is a must, hard pass on camping with no showers), vote on a primary destination (e.g. Arizona or Yosemite?), and have an open planning session that involves everyone&rsquo;s input for the next road trip, including main activities, routes, restaurants, fun pit stops, games to play in the car, and community agreements (e.g. no cell phones allowed during meals).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&rsquo;t figure out your destination, or prefer a more spontaneous approach to pinning it down? Put up a map of the U.S. and let a dart decide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, what&rsquo;s there to do in Des Moines?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>For more fun things to do when you&rsquo;re bored at home, make sure you&rsquo;re following us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Facebook\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carpartscom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Instagram\">Instagram<\/a>. 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