Moms Talk: Summer Vacation with the Kids

Well, it's that time of year again: School is out and summer vacation has begun. For many families in La Grange, it's an opportunity to hit the open road.

The great American summer road trip holds a nostalgic value for many of us. I remember long car rides to the National Parks from Maine to Montana. This was before many minivans had full movie theater systems in them. We would listen to books on tape (yes, cassette tapes), and inevitably end up fighting with the brothers a little bit. 

On Moms Talk today, we'll be sharing a wide variety of summer trip suggestions. With gas prices as high as they are, a summer road trip can be tough. Are you headed out, or are you staying closer to home this year? If you're staying in town or close by, tell us how you'll do your summer vacation this year.

Tell us how you like to travel. Let's focus on making it as peaceful as possible. Do you fly or travel the highways? Whether on plane trips or car rides, do you have any tips for keeping the kids occupied?

Share you stories of the worst roadside rest area you've ever seen, the best places to stop and eat on the road, or the games you play to pass the time.

All things vacation are addressed in this column. Let's see where it takes us.