How To Keep Kids Busy On A Road Trip, while sticking to a budget ?

So we have a 14 hour drive scheduled before us, and well i know the kids are going to get bored before too long. So how do you prevent the dreaded words of.... Mom are we there yet ? Mom, i am bored ?

Some of the things we are going to do along the way are:

Read books, i know your not suppose to read while in the car but i think this one time will be ok.

Color with Color Wonder items

Play Games

Watch Movies

And stop occasionally and let the kids get some of the energy out by playing on playgrounds at rest areas. Of course weather permitting.

All of these items were almost FREE after coupons. If you are wondering how the books were cheap, it was because i just received a Book check in the mail from Nestle. The check was good for any books for $10 and under. If you have any tips please feel free to share.

Books $3.50 x 3 = $10.50

- $10 Book Check

Paid $.50

New Budget $2544.39

Year To Date Coupon Savings $1927.88

Mail In Rebate Savings $24.99