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Is Your Vehicle Ready to Go Back to School?
As you get your kids fully equipped with back to school gear, take a few minutes to get your car ready as well with this list of supplies to keep in the car.
Power windows, power steering, V-6 engine, leather seating, upgraded stereo system, cup holders galore and a built-in DVD player. Sounds like a vehicle that has all the amenities a family could want or need, right? Not so if you're the typical family on the go!
According to a FHA study, working people averaged 90.81 minutes in daily travel and homemakers averaged 72.51 minutes. Once the kids go back to school, the amount of time you spend in your vehicle miles may go up - in carpool lines, to and from extracurricular activities, running household errands, and getting to appointments.
Here are 15 items that will help you to have a vehicle that is well-equipped and ready for life's adventures.
Vehicle Supplies Checklist:
- Jumper cables
- Tire pressure gauge
- Cell phone charger
- Hands-free device or blue-tooth device
- Umbrellas and/or rain gear
- Small first-aid kit
- Freezer bags and re-usable shopping totes
- Storage bag or box for trunk
- Napkins
- Antibacterial hand wipes
- Pens, pencils and note paper
- Pair of small scissors
- Take out and delivery menus
- Coupons
- FOR SMALL CHILDREN
- Extra diapers and wipes
- Extra full set of clothes including socks and underwear
- A toy or activity bag for restaurants and waiting rooms
- Healthy snacks and drinks
See more shopping and to do lists in the Cozi List Library.
Stacey Sherman is a Certified Family Manager Coach and Creative Wealth International Coach based in North Carolina.
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