Pack health food such as vegetables, fruit and water. Aside from being healthy, these foods don't crumble like many junk foods. Children often snack out of boredom, rather than hunger anyway, so they might as well chew on a carrot rather than a candy bar. Make the most of the highway experience by dining outdoors when possible. The best places to eat are public areas, which can be found along the way in towns near the highway.
Children can release a day's worth of energy while eating lunch.
Buy the food only one day in advance. When stopping for the night to check into a hotel, stop first at a local supermarket. This helps to keep the food budget closer to the same as it is at home. This book contains 150 games, activities and tips for vacationing families.