Bring a plastic cup for each member of the family. Store ice for drinks in a leak-proof, resealable container in the cooler. After lunch, repack the cooler with non-perishables to fill it up. Using family-sized bags of chips and snacks help you save money and also cut down on your trash. Offering a small snack every hour or two will prevent boredom during long car trips.
Some snacks are better than others in the car.
Fresh and dried fruit, cheese and soft cookies are fairly easy for little hands to manage without making a mess. The National Food Safety Database. Food Safety on the Road . Prepared by Marianne H. Gravely, October 1992. This information has been reviewed and adapted for use in South Carolina by P.H. Schmutz, HGIC information Specialist, and E.H. Hoyle, Extension Food Safety Specialist, Clemson University.