Nothing says Labor Day like a car full of loved ones headed for an end of Summer getaway or celebration. Before you brave the road with your precious cargo, check out these little-known safety tips! I spoke with Becky Michalkiewicz, the statewide child safety seat coordinator of the California Highway Patrol, who offered up this expert advice. Watch out for anything in your car that's loose, Read more

This week, reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson has been road trippin' with her family and tweeting all about it. When you're visiting a small town or limited to roadside food, it can be hard to stay on track. Kendra's solution: cheat, cheat, cheat. Instead of staying on track while on the road, Kendra has decided to embrace her surroundings and is eating local Missouri fare like chili dogs and Read more

Summer usually is the time for family road trips and, for most, this includes your four-legged family members as well. I hate to put this out there, but if by chance you get into an accident with your pet in the car (knock on wood, this hasn't happened), first responders can have a heck of a time trying to get you out of a mangled car safely, which can become even more difficult if they have a Read more

The key to keeping backseat harmony is being prepared. Aside from parents mapping out their course and packing snacks for the kiddos, stocking up on the drive-time activities is essential for a smooth ride. After downloading our road trip games, think up other items that will keep children occupied. A family sing-a-long is great if everyone knows the words. Ziggy Marley and Neil Sedaka both Read more

So long backseat wars! lilsugar's got some new downloadable road trip games that moms and dads can print out before they pack the car and hit the highway. From a cool coloring page to Backseat License Plate Bingo and I Spy With My Lil Eye, parents can keep their eyes on the road and put the pedal to the metal while their children entertain themselves on the journey. These age appropriate Read more