Kid Clips for Road Trips
No, it’s not a tongue twister. It’s just an idea I had for our recent trip that I thought some of you might like. Just file this under “Projects to do with those scrapbook supplies since I’m so far behind on scrapbooking I’ll never catch up”. I call these Kid Clips. And they worked like little charms for us. First of all, I should explain that we operate on the “Sweets for the Sweet” Philosophy in our house. That simply means that desserts & special treats are reserved for those who are kind & sweet. My kids know that if they say something ugly or mean to their brother or sister (or to their parents), they won’t be getting dessert that day, including sodas or slushies, should we pass a Sonic at Happy Hour. And trust me, they do not like unhappy Happy Hours. Yes, even my older kids have to follow this plan & it definitely works.So, with a few stickers & scraps of paper, I made these little clips for my visor as a constant reminder of who was doing a good job in the kindness department. The rule was simple: as long as they were doing well, the clip stayed up. But, if anyone made a bad choice & decided to be ugly or whiny, their clip came down. And if the clip came down, they would miss out on the next fun thing, whether it be a pack of gum at the next gas stop, an ice cream cone, getting to choose the next movie or having extra time on the iPad. The amazing thing was, every clip stayed up the entire 16 hours of our trip up there. Trust me–I was impressed. The way back was just a little less blissful, but only one time did I have to remove a clip. I won’t mention who that was, but she’s short & her name ends in “a”. She did not like seeing her clip come down, so she worked hard & got it back up there pretty quickly.
NicoleD
July 21, 2011 @ 3:09 pm
Love it! So creative and what a great way to use up those supplies!
Michelle
July 21, 2011 @ 4:14 pm
Love that idea!!! Great job 🙂
Goings on at the Glenn's
July 21, 2011 @ 5:54 pm
what an awesome idea. I just might have to use this for everyday running around.
LifeAsDINKers (Ava-J)
July 22, 2011 @ 4:31 am
Cool tip! 🙂
Lindsey
July 22, 2011 @ 11:45 am
that's a cute idea! wish i had thought of this when we road-tripped it disney. 🙂
~The Bargain Babe
July 22, 2011 @ 3:09 pm
That is an adorable idea! And i'm right there with you on the "I'm so far behind scrapbooking, lets use the stuff for something else." LOL
Stopping by from A Little Knick Knacks party. Hope you can swing by my little blog soon (hint, there's a giveaway ending tomorrow!). 🙂
Beth
July 22, 2011 @ 4:15 pm
This is a wonderul, sweet idea!!!! I have GOT to try this……the whining and fighting in the car drives me crazy!
Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}
July 22, 2011 @ 10:10 pm
I wish I had thought of this 20 years ago!
lauren@warmandfuzzy
July 23, 2011 @ 12:29 am
What a great idea. I wonder if this would work in my house on a daily basis instead of in the car, worth a shot I think! Thanks for the idea!!
Lauren- http://www.warmfuzzypurpleandgold.blogspot.com
Jenn
July 23, 2011 @ 3:19 am
Oh my gosh, what a fabulous idea! Totally implementing this idea!
Natalie
July 23, 2011 @ 4:09 am
That's great! We have a trip planned and it's coming up quickly! I just may have to incorporate something like this! Awesome!
Sibylle
July 23, 2011 @ 12:06 pm
This is funny, I am right after you at the funky junk linky party and I used clothespins as well;-) cute idea your clips:-)
Karen
July 23, 2011 @ 4:11 pm
Once again I love your idea. Could come in handy in the classroom too! Mmm I think I should make 25 or so for my class…
Deann
July 24, 2011 @ 12:47 am
Genius! Will definitely use thisvgreat tip!
Kimberly from "bugaboo"
July 24, 2011 @ 4:20 am
Great idea! Thank you!! My kids are pretty young for this yet, but I may start soon anyway! 🙂
Nina
July 25, 2011 @ 6:23 pm
I love the idea… not just the clips, but the whole "sweets for the sweet". Thanks for sharing.
Alison@Oopsey Daisy
July 27, 2011 @ 5:12 am
What a great idea! These clips are gorgeous!!
Meg
July 27, 2011 @ 8:37 pm
What an awesome idea! It's fantastic. I'm definitely sharing with all my road trip friends out there! 😉
Vonda
July 28, 2011 @ 1:04 am
Love it! Thanks for the great tip!
rhonda sexton
August 4, 2011 @ 3:56 am
You're a genius. 😉
Amber
August 9, 2011 @ 2:55 am
What a super cute idea!
jennibell
August 15, 2011 @ 12:33 am
What an awesome idea!!! Thanks for passing it on 🙂 We do books on tape. . .it seems that as long as there is a story going everyone (4 kiddos, 7 yrs – 12 yrs) seem content to leave one another alone. . .
Joy
August 31, 2011 @ 2:57 pm
Brilliant!!!
Pam (Haslem) Dana
September 9, 2011 @ 1:00 pm
Loved this idea! Found you on Pinterest and so glad I did! You have an adorable blog! We featured this idea on our blog today! Check it out! Thanks!
Pam from Over the Big Moon
http://overthebigmoon.blogspot.com/2011/09/pinterest-interests.html
Aedriel
October 25, 2011 @ 9:15 pm
This is a genius idea!! 🙂
Team Craftwell
December 26, 2011 @ 3:38 pm
What an awesome idea!
Thanks for sharing it!
Team Craftwell
ecraftbycraftwell.blogspot.com
Crissie
January 10, 2012 @ 11:24 pm
LOVE THIS IDEA!!! Am a (divorced) single mom of two little boys and have been looking for a simple behavior management tool that is also portable for when we are in the car, on road trips, at the store, etc. and THIS is perfect! I can even send these with the kids when they visit grandparents and maybe even when they are with their father.
Creatively Me
July 17, 2012 @ 10:31 pm
I used this cute idea on a road trip we recently took. It worked beautifully! I also included it in my blog, about our trip. I put a link to this page in my blog. Thanks again for the great idea!
SS Frog
December 17, 2012 @ 8:14 am
Works even better if when the clip comes off the visor, it goes on the kid's lip. Clip on a lip. (yes I am kidding, don't start calling child protective services on me)
Cinnamon Hollow
January 11, 2013 @ 1:27 am
I LOVE this idea! I am going to my closet and getting my scrapbook supplies out right this second. I have four kids and this is such a great idea for when we go on vacation. Thanks so much for sharing!
Sandee Spencer
January 11, 2013 @ 1:50 am
Love the clips and cute for occasional use but you don't want to do too much tying sugarry foods to good behavior. It really can result in growing adults that turn to food to try to get over despair, disappointment, heart break etc. Better to have the rewards be:
we'll all take a walk
I'll read to you from a great book
We'll turn on the music and dance
We'll pour bubbles in the bath tonight
etc.
Jill
April 25, 2013 @ 3:00 am
Genius idea! Great for everyday errands and long road trips! I love that the rewards can be an edible treat or other things you suggested like picking the next movie, extra ipod time, choosing the restaurant for dinner, etc.
Becky
May 19, 2013 @ 9:25 pm
We drive regularly almost 6 hrs to LA often! This is a great idea!!! Thanks for the post.
http://thisfineday.com/
Angela Adkison
May 22, 2013 @ 6:47 pm
Love it. Can`t wait to implement this with my kids. I may even use it for everyday discipline with the idea of silly time, going to the park, and then the occasional ice cream and treats .
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